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Megan Hilty to Step Away from Death Becomes Her Following Vocal Injury

Standby performer Dee Roscioli will fill in for Hilty over the next three to four weeks during her vocal recovery

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Michelle Williams and Megan Hilty in "Death Becomes her." (Matthew Murphy/Evan Zimmerman; Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Hilty announced on June 11 that her vocal cords need a rest period of three to four weeks and called Madeline Ashton the most challenging and rewarding role she has ever undertaken
  • She earned her second Tony nomination for Best Actress in a Musical and showcased the number “For the Gaze” at the 78th Tony Awards on June 8
  • Producers, stage managers and the wider company praised Hilty’s transparency and stressed that Broadway performers face physical demands on par with professional athletes
  • In addition to Roscioli, several understudies are set to cover performances at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre to maintain the show’s eight-performance weekly schedule
  • Since its November 2024 opening, Death Becomes Her has been praised for Julia Mattison and Noel Carey’s score, Christopher Gattelli’s direction and its campy humor