Broadway’s ‘Death Becomes Her’ Musical Opens to Acclaim with Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard

The adaptation of the 1992 cult classic film brings camp, comedy, and a fresh perspective on aging to the stage.

Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard star as dueling frenemies in the Broadway adaptation of the cult classic film 'Death Becomes Her,' which opened at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on November 21, 2024.
The production features a score by first-time Broadway composers Julia Mattison and Noel Carey, with a book by Marco Pennette and direction/choreography by Tony Award-winner Christopher Gattelli.
Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child makes her Broadway debut alongside Tony nominee Christopher Sieber, rounding out a cast praised for its chemistry and comedic timing.
The musical retains the campy humor and spookiness of the original film, while addressing modern themes like body positivity and societal pressures on women to maintain youth and beauty.
Critical reception has highlighted the production's inventive staging, practical effects, and standout performances, particularly Hilty and Simard’s dynamic comedic partnership.