Death Becomes Her

The Tony®-Winning Hit Musical Comedy 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.

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Death Becomes Her

Death Becomes Her production record

Venue: Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (Broadway)Location: New York, NY, USALead: Ximone Rose

Awards

2025 Drama Desk Awards: Outstanding Book of a Musical (nomination)2025 Drama Desk Awards: Outstanding Costume Design of a Mus (nomination)2025 Drama Desk Awards: Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical (nomination)2025 Drama Desk Awards: Outstanding Wig and Hair Design (win)2025 Drama League Awards: DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE (nomination)2025 Drama League Awards: OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL (nomination)2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards: Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (nomination)2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards: Outstanding Choreography (nomination)2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards: Outstanding Costume Design (nomination)2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards: Outstanding Direction of a Musical (nomination)2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards: Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical (nomination)2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards: Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical (nomination)2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards: Outstanding Lighting Design (nomination)2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards: Outstanding New Broadway Musical (nomination)2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards: Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (nomination)2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards: Outstanding Scenic Design (nomination)2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards: Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (nomination)2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards: Outstanding Sound Design (nomination)2025 Tony Awards: BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (Music and/or Lyrics) (nomination)2025 Tony Awards: Best Book of a Musical (nomination)2025 Tony Awards: Best Choreography (nomination)2025 Tony Awards: Best Costume Design of a Musical (win)2025 Tony Awards: Best Direction of a Musical (nomination)2025 Tony Awards: Best Lighting Design of a Musical (nomination)2025 Tony Awards: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (nomination)2025 Tony Awards: Best Scenic Design of a Musical (nomination)