Death Becomes Her
MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Nov 21, 2024
Closing Date
Jun 28, 2026
1st Preview
Oct 23, 2024
1st Preview
Oct 23, 2024
Previews
27
Performances
666
MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway
Open Date: Nov 21, 2024
Close Date: Jun 28, 2026
Closed Flag: n
Is Final Week:
ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Setting
Then, now and beyond
Media
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PeopleTheatre Owned / Operated by The Nederlander Organization (James L. Nederlander: President)Lead Producer: Universal Theatrical Group; Co-Produced by James L. Nederlander, Steven Spielberg & Kate Capshaw, Jason Blum & James Wan, Debra Martin Chase, John Gore Organization and Marc PlattBook by Marco Pennette; Music by Julia Mattison and Noel Carey; Lyrics by Julia Mattison and Noel Carey; Based on the film by Universal Pictures; Based on the Universal Pictures film written by Martin Donovan and David Koepp; Based on the Universal Pictures film directed by Robert Zemeckis; Music orchestrated by Doug Besterman; Dance arrangements by Sam Davis; Music arranged by Sam Davis; Vocal arrangements by Mary-Mitchell Campbell, Julia Mattison and Noel Carey; Musical Director: Ben Cohn; Assistant Musical Dir.: Alejandro SeniorDirected by Christopher Gattelli; Choreographed by Christopher Gattelli; Associate Director: Bethany Pettigrew; Associate Choreographer: Lou Castro; Resident Director & Choreographer: Mark MyarsScenic 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; Video Design by Derek McLane; Associate Scenic Design: Erica Hemminger; Associate Costume Design: James Nguyen; Associate Lighting Design: Nick Solyom; Associate Sound Design: Dan Miele; Associate Hair Design: Rachael Geier; Associate Make-Up Design: Suki Tsujimoto; Assistant Scenic Design: Antonio DiBernardo and Rochele Mac; Assistant Costume Design: M. Meriwether Snipes, Elida Berry-Donat and Michael Zecker; Assistant Lighting Design: Colleen Doherty and Emmanuel Delgado; Assistant Video Design: Jan Jericho; Lighting Programmer: Brad Gray; Video Programmer: Brian McMullenExecutive Producer: Marcia Goldberg; General Manager: 321 Theatrical Management; Company Manager: Roseanna M. Sharrow and Spencer Smith; Assistant Co. Mgr: Logan Craig McDonaldProduction Manager: Juniper Street Productions; Production Stage Manager: Rachel Sterner; Stage Manager: McKenzie Murphy; Assistant Stage Mgr: Lee Micklin and Luke AndersonMusical Supervisor: Mary-Mitchell Campbell; Musical Coordinator: Kristy Norter; Conducted by Ben Cohn; Associate Conductor: Cameron Moncur; Keyboards: Ben Cohn and Cameron Moncur; Reeds: Alden C. Banta, Julie Ferrara, Steven Lyon and Kristy Norter; Trumpets: Brandon Lee and Liesl Whitaker; Trombone/Bass Trombone: Mike Boschen and Sara Jacovino; French Horn: Nick Auer; Cello: Emily Hope Price; Violin: Bryan Hernandez-Luch; Violin/Viola: Katie von Braun; Guitar: Dillon Kondor; Bass: Rob Jost; Drums: Damien Bassman; Percussion: Bill Hayes; Music Assistant: Adam Beskind; Music Copying: 7th Avenue Music Service, Jacob Fjeldheim and Danny Ursetti; Keyboard Programmer: Stuart Andrews; Associate Keyboard Programmer: Drew Nichols; Ableton Programming and Music Production: Enrico de TrizioIllusions by Tim Clothier; Initial Illusion Contributions: Rob LakeCreative Producer: Lowe Cunningham; Fight Direction: Cha Ramos; Casting: Tara Rubin, CSA and Kevin Metzger-Timson, CSA; Press Representative: Polk & Co.; Marketing Supervision: Brand Nexus and Michelle Groner; Advertising: RPM; Ticketing & Revenue Director: Brian DeVito; Dance Captain: Amy Quanbeck; Fight Captain: Ryan Worsing; Acrobatics Captain: Warren Yang; Assistant Dance Captain: Ryan Worsing; Additional fight direction by Thomas Schall; Production Photographer: Matthew Murphy and Evan ZimmermanEnsembleEnsembleOct 23, 2024 - Oct 19, 2025EnsembleOct 23, 2024 - Mar 26, 2026EnsembleOct 23, 2024 - Dec 23, 2025EnsembleOct 23, 2024 - Apr 19, 2026EnsembleOct 23, 2024 - Apr 19, 2026EnsembleOct 23, 2024 - Oct 19, 2025EnsembleOct 23, 2024 - Aug 31, 2025Nurse #2EnsembleEnsembleDoctorEnsembleEnsembleUnderstudies: Kyle Brown (Stefan, Chagall), Kaleigh Cronin (Madeline Ashton, Helen Sharp), Natalie Charle Ellis (Madeline Ashton, Helen Sharp), Lakota Knuckle (Stefan), Johanna Moise (Viola Van Horn), Ximone Rose (Viola Van Horn), Sir Brock Warren (Chagall), Bud Weber (Ernest Menville) and Ryan Worsing (Ernest Menville)
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (Nov 21, 2024 - Jun 28, 2026)
Musical Director: Mary-Mitchell Campbell (May 2026 - ?)Associate Director: Ariel ReidAssociate Co. Mgr: Logan Craig McDonald; Assistant Co. Mgr: Allen PorterieStage Manager: Luke Anderson (Jun 2026 - ?); Assistant Stage Mgr: Michelle Bosch (Jun 2026 - ?), Alex Eberle (Jun 2026 - ?) and Derric Nolte (Jun 2026 - ?)Trombone/Bass Trombone: Chris Olness; French Horn: Nancy Billmann; Conducted by Mary-Mitchell Campbell (May 2026 - ?); Keyboards: Mary-Mitchell Campbell (May 2026 - ?)Assistant Dance Captain: Lakota Knuckle (Apr 2025 - May 2026) and Alex Hartman (May 2026 - ?); Dance Captain: Lakota Knuckle (May 2026 - ?); Casting: The TRC CompanyCast
Ensemble
Dec 26, 2025 - Jun 28, 2026Double
Dec 26, 2025 - Jun 28, 2026Ensemble
Oct 21, 2025 - Jun 14, 2026Ensemble
Apr 21, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026Double
Apr 21, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026Ensemble
Apr 21, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026Sarah
Sep 02, 2025 - Jun 28, 2026Double
Sep 02, 2025 - Jun 28, 2026Ensemble
Oct 21, 2025 - Jun 28, 2026Ensemble
Apr 21, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026The Fall
Swings: Nick Alvino , Ayla Ciccone-Burton , Kristine Covillo , Alex Hartman , McKinley Knuckle , Justin O'Brien and Preston PerezStandby: Dee Roscioli (Helen Sharp, Madeline Ashton)Understudies: Kate Bailey (Madeline Ashton, Helen Sharp), Ayla Ciccone-Burton (Viola Van Horn), Justin O'Brien (Chagall, Stefan), Preston Perez (Chagall), Jonalyn Saxer (Helen Sharp, Madeline Ashton), Bud Weber (Stefan), Ryan Worsing (Chagall) and David Wright Jr. (Stefan) -
SongsAct 1Sung ByIf You Want PerfectionViola Van Horn and ImmortalsFor the GazeMadeline Ashton and EnsembleThat Was Then, This Is NowHelen SharpTell Me, ErnestMadeline Ashton, Helen Sharp and Ernest MenvilleMadeline Ashton's Intimate Wedding ExtravaganzaErnest Menville, Madeline Ashton, Luciano and EnsembleMadelineHelen Sharp'Til DeathErnest MenvilleTell Me, Ernest (Reprise)Helen SharpFalling ApartMadeline AshtonSiempre VivaViola Van Horn and ImmortalsLet's Run Away TogetherHelen Sharp and Ernest MenvilleConfrontationMadeline Ashton and Helen SharpAct 2Sung ByDon't Say I Didn't (Warn You)Viola Van Horn and ImmortalsHit MeMadeline Ashton and Helen SharpThe PlanErnest Menville and EnsembleStefan's TurnStefanLive to ServeViola Van Horn, Chagall and ImmortalsSiempre Viva (Reprise)Madeline Ashton, Helen Sharp and Viola Van HornThe ChaseImmortals'Til Death (Reprise)Ernest Menville, Madeline Ashton and Helen SharpAlive ForeverMadeline Ashton and Helen SharpThe EndMadeline Ashton, Helen Sharp and Ensemble
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Awards
Tony Award®
Best Musical
2025 NomineeBest Book of a Musical
2025 Nominee
Book by Marco PennetteBest Original Score Written for the Theatre
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Best Choreography
2025 Nominee
Choreographed by Christopher GattelliBest Direction of a Musical
2025 Nominee
Directed by Christopher GattelliBest Scenic Design of a Musical
2025 Nominee
Scenic Design by Derek McLane
Best Costume Design of a Musical
2025 Winner
Costume Design by Paul TazewellBest Lighting Design of a Musical
2025 Nominee
Lighting Design by Justin TownsendDrama Desk Award
Outstanding Musical
2025 NomineeOutstanding Book of a Musical
2025 Nominee
Book by Marco PennetteOutstanding Lead Performance in a Musical
2025 Nominee
Jennifer SimardOutstanding Costume Design of a Musical
2025 Nominee
Costume Design by Paul Tazewell
Outstanding Wig and Hair
2025 Winner
Hair and Wig Design by Charles LaPointe -
Statistics
Week Ending Gross % Gross Pot. Attendance % Capacity # Previews # Perf. Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Nederlander Organization (James L. Nederlander: President)
Lead Producer: Universal Theatrical Group; Co-Produced by James L. Nederlander, Steven Spielberg & Kate Capshaw, Jason Blum & James Wan, Debra Martin Chase, John Gore Organization and Marc Platt
Book by Marco Pennette; Music by Julia Mattison and Noel Carey; Lyrics by Julia Mattison and Noel Carey; Based on the film by Universal Pictures; Based on the Universal Pictures film written by Martin Donovan and David Koepp; Based on the Universal Pictures film directed by Robert Zemeckis; Music orchestrated by Doug Besterman; Dance arrangements by Sam Davis; Music arranged by Sam Davis; Vocal arrangements by Mary-Mitchell Campbell, Julia Mattison and Noel Carey; Musical Director: Ben Cohn; Assistant Musical Dir.: Alejandro Senior
Directed by Christopher Gattelli; Choreographed by Christopher Gattelli; Associate Director: Bethany Pettigrew; Associate Choreographer: Lou Castro; Resident Director & Choreographer: Mark Myars
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; Video Design by Derek McLane; Associate Scenic Design: Erica Hemminger; Associate Costume Design: James Nguyen; Associate Lighting Design: Nick Solyom; Associate Sound Design: Dan Miele; Associate Hair Design: Rachael Geier; Associate Make-Up Design: Suki Tsujimoto; Assistant Scenic Design: Antonio DiBernardo and Rochele Mac; Assistant Costume Design: M. Meriwether Snipes, Elida Berry-Donat and Michael Zecker; Assistant Lighting Design: Colleen Doherty and Emmanuel Delgado; Assistant Video Design: Jan Jericho; Lighting Programmer: Brad Gray; Video Programmer: Brian McMullen
Executive Producer: Marcia Goldberg; General Manager: 321 Theatrical Management; Company Manager: Roseanna M. Sharrow and Spencer Smith; Assistant Co. Mgr: Logan Craig McDonald
Production Manager: Juniper Street Productions; Production Stage Manager: Rachel Sterner; Stage Manager: McKenzie Murphy; Assistant Stage Mgr: Lee Micklin and Luke Anderson
Musical Supervisor: Mary-Mitchell Campbell; Musical Coordinator: Kristy Norter; Conducted by Ben Cohn; Associate Conductor: Cameron Moncur; Keyboards: Ben Cohn and Cameron Moncur; Reeds: Alden C. Banta, Julie Ferrara, Steven Lyon and Kristy Norter; Trumpets: Brandon Lee and Liesl Whitaker; Trombone/Bass Trombone: Mike Boschen and Sara Jacovino; French Horn: Nick Auer; Cello: Emily Hope Price; Violin: Bryan Hernandez-Luch; Violin/Viola: Katie von Braun; Guitar: Dillon Kondor; Bass: Rob Jost; Drums: Damien Bassman; Percussion: Bill Hayes; Music Assistant: Adam Beskind; Music Copying: 7th Avenue Music Service, Jacob Fjeldheim and Danny Ursetti; Keyboard Programmer: Stuart Andrews; Associate Keyboard Programmer: Drew Nichols; Ableton Programming and Music Production: Enrico de Trizio
Illusions by Tim Clothier; Initial Illusion Contributions: Rob Lake
Creative Producer: Lowe Cunningham; Fight Direction: Cha Ramos; Casting: Tara Rubin, CSA and Kevin Metzger-Timson, CSA; Press Representative: Polk & Co.; Marketing Supervision: Brand Nexus and Michelle Groner; Advertising: RPM; Ticketing & Revenue Director: Brian DeVito; Dance Captain: Amy Quanbeck; Fight Captain: Ryan Worsing; Acrobatics Captain: Warren Yang; Assistant Dance Captain: Ryan Worsing; Additional fight direction by Thomas Schall; Production Photographer: Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman
Ensemble
Ensemble
Oct 23, 2024 - Oct 19, 2025
Ensemble
Oct 23, 2024 - Mar 26, 2026
Ensemble
Oct 23, 2024 - Dec 23, 2025
Ensemble
Oct 23, 2024 - Apr 19, 2026
Ensemble
Oct 23, 2024 - Apr 19, 2026
Ensemble
Oct 23, 2024 - Oct 19, 2025
Ensemble
Oct 23, 2024 - Aug 31, 2025
Nurse #2
Ensemble
Ensemble
Doctor
Ensemble
Ensemble
Understudies:
Kyle Brown
(Stefan, Chagall), Kaleigh Cronin
(Madeline Ashton, Helen Sharp), Natalie Charle Ellis
(Madeline Ashton, Helen Sharp), Lakota Knuckle
(Stefan), Johanna Moise
(Viola Van Horn), Ximone Rose
(Viola Van Horn), Sir Brock Warren
(Chagall), Bud Weber
(Ernest Menville) and Ryan Worsing
(Ernest Menville)
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (Nov 21, 2024 - Jun 28, 2026)
Musical Director: Mary-Mitchell Campbell (May 2026 - ?)
Associate Director: Ariel Reid
Associate Co. Mgr: Logan Craig McDonald; Assistant Co. Mgr: Allen Porterie
Stage Manager: Luke Anderson (Jun 2026 - ?); Assistant Stage Mgr: Michelle Bosch (Jun 2026 - ?), Alex Eberle (Jun 2026 - ?) and Derric Nolte (Jun 2026 - ?)
Trombone/Bass Trombone: Chris Olness; French Horn: Nancy Billmann; Conducted by Mary-Mitchell Campbell (May 2026 - ?); Keyboards: Mary-Mitchell Campbell (May 2026 - ?)
Assistant Dance Captain: Lakota Knuckle (Apr 2025 - May 2026) and Alex Hartman (May 2026 - ?); Dance Captain: Lakota Knuckle (May 2026 - ?); Casting: The TRC Company
Cast
Ensemble
Dec 26, 2025 - Jun 28, 2026
Double
Dec 26, 2025 - Jun 28, 2026
Ensemble
Oct 21, 2025 - Jun 14, 2026
Ensemble
Apr 21, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026
Double
Apr 21, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026
Ensemble
Apr 21, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026
Sarah
Sep 02, 2025 - Jun 28, 2026
Double
Sep 02, 2025 - Jun 28, 2026
Ensemble
Oct 21, 2025 - Jun 28, 2026
Ensemble
Apr 21, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026
The Fall
Swings:
Nick Alvino
, Ayla Ciccone-Burton
, Kristine Covillo
, Alex Hartman
, McKinley Knuckle
, Justin O'Brien
and Preston Perez
Standby:
Dee Roscioli
(Helen Sharp, Madeline Ashton)
Understudies:
Kate Bailey
(Madeline Ashton, Helen Sharp), Ayla Ciccone-Burton
(Viola Van Horn), Justin O'Brien
(Chagall, Stefan), Preston Perez
(Chagall), Jonalyn Saxer
(Helen Sharp, Madeline Ashton), Bud Weber
(Stefan), Ryan Worsing
(Chagall) and David Wright Jr.
(Stefan)
Act 1
Sung By
If You Want Perfection
Viola Van Horn and Immortals
For the Gaze
Madeline Ashton and Ensemble
That Was Then, This Is Now
Helen Sharp
Tell Me, Ernest
Madeline Ashton, Helen Sharp and Ernest Menville
Madeline Ashton's Intimate Wedding Extravaganza
Ernest Menville, Madeline Ashton, Luciano and Ensemble
Madeline
Helen Sharp
'Til Death
Ernest Menville
Tell Me, Ernest
(Reprise)
Helen Sharp
Falling Apart
Madeline Ashton
Siempre Viva
Viola Van Horn and Immortals
Let's Run Away Together
Helen Sharp and Ernest Menville
Confrontation
Madeline Ashton and Helen Sharp
Act 2
Sung By
Don't Say I Didn't (Warn You)
Viola Van Horn and Immortals
Hit Me
Madeline Ashton and Helen Sharp
The Plan
Ernest Menville and Ensemble
Stefan's Turn
Stefan
Live to Serve
Viola Van Horn, Chagall and Immortals
Siempre Viva
(Reprise)
Madeline Ashton, Helen Sharp and Viola Van Horn
The Chase
Immortals
'Til Death
(Reprise)
Ernest Menville, Madeline Ashton and Helen Sharp
Alive Forever
Madeline Ashton and Helen Sharp
The End
Madeline Ashton, Helen Sharp and Ensemble
Tony Award®
Best Musical
2025 Nominee
Best Book of a Musical
2025 Nominee
Book by Marco Pennette
Book by Marco Pennette
Best Original Score Written for the Theatre
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Best Choreography
2025 Nominee
Choreographed by Christopher Gattelli
Choreographed by Christopher Gattelli
Best Direction of a Musical
2025 Nominee
Directed by Christopher Gattelli
Directed by Christopher Gattelli
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
2025 Nominee
Scenic Design by Derek McLane
Scenic Design by Derek McLane
Best Costume Design of a Musical
2025 Winner
Costume Design by Paul Tazewell
Costume Design by Paul Tazewell
Best Lighting Design of a Musical
2025 Nominee
Lighting Design by Justin Townsend
Lighting Design by Justin Townsend
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding Musical
2025 Nominee
Outstanding Book of a Musical
2025 Nominee
Book by Marco Pennette
Book by Marco Pennette
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical
2025 Nominee
Jennifer Simard
Jennifer Simard
Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical
2025 Nominee
Costume Design by Paul Tazewell
Costume Design by Paul Tazewell
Outstanding Wig and Hair
2025 Winner
Hair and Wig Design by Charles LaPointe
Hair and Wig Design by Charles LaPointe
| Week Ending | Gross | % Gross Pot. | Attendance | % Capacity | # Previews | # Perf. |
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Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
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