It was announced this morning that after over 650 performances at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, Death Becomes Her will officially close on Broadway. The most nominated production of the 2024-2025 season will take its final bow on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
The stage adaptation of the cult-classic film, which sold over 900,000 tickets over the course of 20 months, will launch a multi-year North American tour that is set to begin this September with 36 cities lined up.
Lowe Cunningham, SVP, Head of Creative & Strategy, Universal Theatrical Group said today on behalf of the producers, “Bringing Death Becomes Her to Broadway has been an incredible joy, and we are immensely proud of every artist, musician, crew member, and individual who helped make this show what it is. Night after night, it has been a thrill to watch audiences come together to laugh, celebrate, and embrace the wildly entertaining spirit of this production. We are deeply proud of what this show has brought into the world, and we are excited for its life to continue as it tours across the U.S. and beyond in the years ahead.”
What is Death Becomes Her on Broadway about?
A stage adaptation of the 1992 film, Death Becomes Her tells the story of Madeline Ashton, the most beautiful actress (just ask her) ever to grace the stage and screen and Helen Sharp, 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.
Who is in the cast of Death Becomes Her on Broadway?
The principal cast of Death Becomes Her currently includes Betsy Wolfe as Madeline Ashton, Jennifer Simard as Helen Sharp, Christopher Sieber as Ernest Menville, and Michelle Williams as Viola Van Horn. The company also features Taurean Everett as Chagall, Josh Lamon as Stefan, and Dee Roscioli as standby for Madeline Ashton and Helen Sharp.
The ensemble and swings include Marija Abney, Ayla Ciccone-Burton, Sarita Colon, Kristine Covillo, Kate Bailey, Alexa De Barr, Alex Hartman, Lakota Knuckle, McKinley Knuckle, Brayden Newby, Justin O’Brien, Preston Perez, Amy Quanbeck, Ximone Rose, Jonalyn Saxer, Bethany Ann Tesarck, Mitch Tobin, Sir Brock Warren, Bud Weber, Ryan Worsing, David Wright Jr., and Warren Yang.
Who is on the creative team of Death Becomes Her on Broadway?
The creative team for Death Becomes Her includes Marco Pennette as book writer, with music and lyrics by Julia Mattison and Noel Carey. The production is directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, with music supervision by Mary-Mitchell Campbell and orchestrations by Doug Besterman. Scenic design is by Derek McLane, costume design by Paul Tazewell, lighting design by Justin Townsend, sound design by Peter Hylenski, hair and wig design by Charles G. LaPointe, make-up design by Joe Dulude II, fight direction by Cha Ramos, and illusions by Tim Clothier.
Additional members of the creative and production team include Sam Davis (dance and music arrangements), Mary-Mitchell Campbell, Julia Mattison, and Noel Carey (vocal arrangements), Kristy Norter (music coordinator), Bethany Pettigrew (associate director), Mark Myars (resident director and choreographer), Lou Castro (associate choreographer), Tara Rubin, CSA and Kevin Metzger-Timson, CSA (casting), Polk & Co. (press representative), Juniper Street Productions (production management), Brand Nexus and Michele Groner (marketing supervision), RPM (advertising), Brian DeVito (ticketing and revenue director), Rachel Sterner (production stage manager), Roseanna M. Sharrow (company manager), and 321 Theatrical Management (general management).
Where can I find official tickets to Death Becomes Her on Broadway?
Broadway Direct is the official ticket source for Death Becomes Her on Broadway. Tickets can be found here.
