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  • Running time 2 hours 30 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 12+

Death Becomes Her is the new musical comedy that proves forever is longer than you think.

Based on the iconic 1992 film starring Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn, this high-fashion, high-stakes rivalry is a masterclass in camp, choreography, and dark comedy. Directed by Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli, it is currently the hottest ticket on Broadway — and hopefully the West End is next on the list!

The Story: Eternal Youth. Infinite Rivalry.

Madeline Ashton is the most beautiful actress (just ask her). Helen Sharp is the writer she betrayed. When they both drink a mysterious potion that promises eternal youth, they find out that “forever” comes with some… messy side effects.

Expect gravity-defying physical comedy, iconic costume reveals, and a battle for the ages where the only thing more dangerous than a broken heart is a broken neck.

Why the Buzz is Eternal:

  • A Cult Classic Reborn: All the wit of the original film, amplified by show-stopping musical numbers.
  • Award-Winning Vision: Directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli (Newsies, Anything Goes).
  • A Killer Score: Featuring wickedly sharp music and lyrics by Julia Mattison & Noel Carey.
  • Visual Spectacle: Known for its “how did they do that?” stage magic and special effects.

There’s no current news about whether Death Becomes Her will transfer to the West End, but please check back for details, or sign-up for email alerts below.

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 

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Who are the creative team of Death Becomes Her?

Book by Marco Pennette, Score by Julia Mattison and Noel Carey

Directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, scenic design by Derek McLane, costume design by Paul Tazewell, lighting design by Justin Townsend, sound design by Peter Hylenski, hair and wig design by Charles LaPointe, make-up design by Joe Dulude II, dance & music arrangements by Sam Davis, vocal arrangements by Mary-Mitchell Campbell, Julia Mattison & Noel Carey, music coordination by Kristy Norter, fight direction by Cha Ramos, music supervision by Mary-Mitchell Campbell, orchestrations by Doug Besterman, music direction by Ben Cohn, casting by Tara Rubin Casting

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Critics' reviews of Death Becomes Her

★★★★★ "Supersized Broadway spectacle" - The Stage (Broadway)

★★★★ "Dazzling... a raucously entertaining musical crowd-pleaser" - The Guardian (Broadway)

★★★★ "Its two stars, both terrific...Together they make musical-comedy magic—and musical comedy, when performed this well, never gets old" - TimeOut (Broadway)

"The cult classic goes full camp on Broadway" - Entertainment Weekly (Broadway)

"The most fun night on Broadway" - The Daily Beast (Broadway)

"Funny Broadway camp fest... the actresses wring jokes out of every letter and semicolon of Marco Pennette’s catty book" - The New York Post (Broadway

"The outrageous new musical injects real comic life into Robert Zemeckis’ dark fantasy" - The Wrap (Broadway)

"A Laugh-Filled, Tuneful Broadway Musical to Die For" - Variety (Broadway)

"Hilarious star turns from Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard" - The New York Times (Broadway)

"Megan Hilty & Jennifer Simard Shine In Life Force Of A Musical" - Deadline (Broadway)

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The running time of Death Becomes Her is 2 hours 30 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for Death Becomes Her are: 12+
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