Death Becomes Her at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre

Year 2024’s hottest new musical is finally making its phenomenal debut and it’s taking over Broadway like a storm! Get set as this classic epic gets revamped and adapted for the big stage! Death Becomes Her is the brand new musical comedy based on the hit 1992 film with the same title! After the highly successful Chicago trial run, Death Becomes Her will finally hit Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre! This fall becomes the perfect season to premiere this hilarious epic about two frenemies whose only wish is that their beauty would last forever, literally! Now, you’ll be enamored by this classic tale as the production bring out all the stops – from stunning stage sets, to brilliant costumes, a brilliant cast, and mighty talented creative team! With book written by acclaimed writer and producer Marco Pennete and music and lyrics by Julia Mattison and Noel Carey, Death Becomes Her is surefire to blow you away! So hurry and secure access to this highly anticipated Broadway premiere!

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“Without question an entertaining show that knows exactly what it is and delivers” – Variety

Get ready for the most show stopping premier in this side of town! The Universal Theatrical Group produced musical, Death Becomes Her goes from film to the big stage on this fantastic stage adaptation! The hilarious rivalry between two frenemies Madeline Ashton and Helen Sharp (originally portrayed by Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn in the film) is going all out on this remarkable musical comedy! Madeline is a successful but fading actress who’s slowly losing her time in the limelight while her frenemy Helen Sharp is an author who lives in Madeline’s shadow. When Helen’s fiance, Ernest, met Madeline, he was quickly smittened by her beauty. Madeline steals Ernest away from Helen and the two frenemies become enemies for good. Helen swears on getting revenge. Years later, Helen launches a new book and invites her ex fiance Ernest and Madeline to the event. Madeline, who’s concerned about losing her beauty, went on a series of beauty treatments. Eventually, the two ladies encounter Viola Van Horn’s magical youth potion. Helen and Madeline begin a new era in life, where their beauty is preserved forever, only if they are careful. 

Based on the hit 1992 film of the same title, Death Becomes Her brings in a mighty fantastic cast including Tony nominated actors and actresses Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, and Christopher Sieber. Grammy Award-winning artist Michelle Williams also joins this remarkable team as she takes the role of the mysterious Viola Van Horn. See this amazing cast as the literally drop dead gorgeous epic takes audiences on a wild adventure through life and death, literally!

“The script by Marco Pennette features one savage one-liner and an equally vicious retort after another.” – Broadway World

The film has become a cult favorite due to its fantastic plot, brilliant cast, and trailblazing special effects. The film involved plenty of computer generated effects, an incredible feat during the early 90s. The characters go through numerous disfigurements, including Madeline’s head dislocation. It’s immensely exciting how the musical will portray this on stage as the film used a variety of techniques, including blue screen, animatronic models, and prosthetic makeup. The production brought in one of Broadway’s most acclaimed make-up designer just for this spectacle.

Premiering in Chicago during the spring of 2024, Death Becomes Her is finally coming to Broadway this fall! The new musical will open at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre with its groundbreaking production. Directed and choreographed by Tony nominated director Christopher Gattelli, the musical is not only brimming with a star studded cast but also lead by an impressive creative team. Marco Pennette adapted the film’s storyline for this fantastic stage setting while Julia Mattison and Noel Carey deliver original music and lyrics with music supervision by Mary Mitchell-Campbell. Meanwhile, expect magnificent visuals thanks to Tony Award winning scenic designer Derek Mclane, Tony and Emmy Award winning costumer Paul Tazewell, Tony Award winning lighting designer Justin Townsend, and Tony Award-winning sound designer Peter Hylenski, among others. Makeup will be spearheaded by esteemed Joe Dulude II, a renowned make up designer known for his amazing work with Wicked, Beetlejuice and MJ The Musical.

“Tight pacing, and hilarious dialogue, and they nail the big moments.” – The Gold Knight

We are not kidding when we say that this production is bringing out all the stops! Besides these Broadway heavyweights, Death Becomes Her is a project comrprising some industry giants and vets. 

All this is to ensure that fans will have the most thrilling experience. Whether you’ve seen the film or not, Death Becomes Her is sure to be a unique showdown that will have you laughing out loud. Moreover, jaws will surely drop as the sensational Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Christopher Sieber, and Michelle Williams hit the stage. This primary cast will be supported by a stellar ensemble. 

Reviews of the Chicago premier are raving. Variety calls the musical as a “campy improvement from the cult film.” Critic Steve Oxman added, “This is without question an entertaining show that knows exactly what it is and delivers, and that, appealingly, possesses a joie de vivre that accompanies its deathly black humor.” Meanwhile, theater critic Rachel Weinberg added, “The musical has great flow and pacing as audiences watch the antics of frenemies Madeline Ashton (Megan Hilty) and Helen Sharp (Jennifer Simard) in their attempts to one up each other and retain their youthful looks.”

“It has crowd-pleasing strengths, including a genuinely funny book, a swirling, retro, filmic score.” – Chicago Tribune

Producers, Universal Theater Group brings this exciting epic to the esteemed Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway. This venue in Midtown Manhattan has been a force in the entertainment scene since 1910, when it used to be called the Globe Theater. Today, the historical landmark provides audiences with 1,505 seats, state-of-the-art sound and lights, and excellent facilities. Lunt-Fontanne Theatre has a stark reputation in hosting the most exciting Broadway musicals, plays, and concerts. Lunt-Fontanne Theatre represents the old Broadway when the theater used to have an entrance right on Broadway road. Undergoing a countless number of modifications and renovaitons, the venue is now up to par with its newer counterparts. 

Experience the classic hit film on the big stage as Death Becomes Her finally makes its phenomenal premiere at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre! This brilliant epic is guaranteed to have you laughing non-stop! Moreover, the musical is packed with massively catchy tunes and whole lot of charm. There is no doubt that this musical is THE must-see epic of 2024! Hurry and secure your tickets now by clicking on the Get Tickets link!