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A new musical, based on the 1992 film of the same name.

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Performances ended on Jun. 28, 2026.

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About Death Becomes Her on Broadway

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The Story

Madeline Ashton is the most beautiful actress (just ask her) ever to grace the stage and screen. Helen Sharp is the long-suffering author (just ask her) who lives in her shadow. They have always been the best of frenemies…until Madeline steals Helen’s fiancé away. As Helen plots revenge and Madeline clings to her rapidly fading star, their world is suddenly turned upside down by Viola Van Horn, a mysterious woman with a secret that’s to die for.

After one sip of Viola’s magical potion, Madeline and Helen begin a new era of life (and death) with their youth and beauty restored…and a grudge to last eternity.

Now a warning! You may not be ready for the unbelievable amount of comedy, glamour, and magic onstage at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Death Becomes Her is a “wildly entertaining, perfect musical comedy. It grabs the audience by the jugular and doesn’t let go” (Deadline). With direction and choreography by Tony winner Christopher Gattelli, Death Becomes Her is “a laugh-filled, tuneful musical to die for” (Variety) and “a cheek-aching laughter roller coaster — the most fun night out on Broadway!” (The Daily Beast). Experience the “savagely funny” (Time Out) pop-culture phenomenon that’s been certified “hilarious” by The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Z100, Beyoncé (!!), Goldie Hawn, Superman aka David Corenswet, Michelle Williams (the other one), and countless fans on Instagram, TikTok, and beyond. See it now, and laugh for eternity.

Details

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Run Time

2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission.
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Ages

Recommended for ages 12 and up.
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Show Dates

Previews: Oct 23, 2024 • Opening: Nov 21, 2024 • Closing: Jun 28, 2026
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Lunt-Fontanne Theatre

Hearing Assistance

Free headsets for sound augmentation are available. For patrons with a tele coil, this theatre is equipped with an induction loop.

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This theater does not have elevators or escalators.

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Wheelchair locations are available in the Orchestra.

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An accessible restroom is available on the theater's first floor.
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205 West 46th Street
New York, NY 10036
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Death Becomes Her Reviews

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Critics’ Reviews (4)

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Deadline

"A perfect musical comedy."

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Greg Evans

The Daily Beast

"The most fun night out on Broadway!"

The Daily Beast

Tim Teeman

Variety

"A laugh-filled musical to die for!"

Variety

Frank Rizzo

The New York Times

"Breathtakingly over the top. Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard give hilarious star turns."

The New York Times

Jesse Green

4.7
Score average from verified show reviews by customers who’ve bought tickets from Broadway.com.
Absolutely Amazing
"Wow! Wow! And Wow! Wildly entertaining, visually stunning, comedic, and the voices and musical elements are top tier. The set designs and costumes are absolutely tantalizing. Fabulous!!"
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Bradly R from St. Pete Beach on Jun 27, 2026
Hilarious
"The set, the costumes, the dancing, the performances, the laughs…. Awesome!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 22, 2026
Youth At Any Cost
"We absolutely loved the musical! Hadn’t been to a Broadway play since pre-Covid. We have a series with Dram Works in WPB, Florida. Really miss the big stage! This play had everything - great staging, props, costumes and funny storyline! It hit home with all the superficial topics. The audience was super energized. It was a great choice!"
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Debra M from PBG on Jun 21, 2026
Very upbeat and enjoyable! So many talented singers and dancers.
"Enjoyed everything! Super talented singers and dancers! "
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Valrie B from Moultrie on Jun 21, 2026
Unbelievable & show-stopping
"Funny, witty, an overall so amazing "
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Wayland H from Middleburg on Jun 20, 2026
Dark, raunchy fun!
"A great adaptation of the movie with incredible stagecraft. Very funny. I’d compare it to Spamalot, in that the music and the staging work so well together that they magnify the sum of their parts. "
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Mark K from Kendall Park on Jun 14, 2026
Amazing!
"The costuming was to die for. The actors were so talented. Funny and very entertaining!"
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Debbie S from Ebensburg on Jun 14, 2026
One of the best I’ve seen
"this show was amazingly funny, theatrical, the costumes and backdrops were phenomenal. Can’t say anything negative. I would see it again."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 13, 2026
Super fun
"The cast super talented and hilarious, a fun time overall if you can go see it go for it! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 8, 2026
Surprisingly delicious!
"My granddaughter wanted to see this musical, which I was not looking forward to since I wasn’t fond of the movie. The two main actresses were phenomenal with their over the top performances. If you are ready to have a good time this is one of the most entertaining shows I have seen for some time. Their antics were hilarious. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 7, 2026
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Cast & Creative

The current cast and creative team of the show.

Cast

Madeline Ashton
Helen Sharp
Ernest Menville
Viola Van Horn

Creative

Music and Lyrics
Noel Carey and Julia Mattison
Book
Marco Pennette
Director and Choreographer
Christopher Gattelli
Scenic Designer
Derek McLane
Costume Designer
Paul Tazewell
Lighting Designer
Justin Townsend
Sound Designer
Peter Hylenski
Music Supervisor
Mary-Mitchell Campbell
Orchestrations
Doug Besterman
Music Director
Ben Cohn
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