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Review — Death Becomes Her

The Broadway Review: ‘Death Becomes Her’ slays

Director Christopher Gattelli’s production of the musical black comedy is an instant hit, dazzling audiences with lush creative design and enchanting leads.

,   and  Brittani Samuel
9 min read
The company of “Death Becomes Her” on Broadway, 2024 (Credit: Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)

Good morning, and welcome to Broadway News’ Broadway Review by Brittani Samuel — our overview of reactions, recommendations and information tied to last night’s  Broadway opening of “Death Becomes Her.” 

RUNDOWN

(L-R) Jennifer Simard, Megan Hilty and Christopher Sieber in “Death Becomes Her” on Broadway, 2024 (Credit: Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)

There are multiple women on Broadway invested in youth. Norma Desmond broods over it. Mama Rose won’t let go of it. But Madeline Ashton and Helen Sharp dabble in the darker arts. Both characters take center stage in director-choreographer Christopher Gattelli’s “Death Becomes Her,” an adaption of the 1992 morbid comedy film. It’s a feat of resplendence — a magnetic blend of indulgent design and relentless hilarity, anchored by two glamorous goofs. 

Review — Death Becomes Her — Christopher Gattelli — Megan Hilty — Jennifer Simard — Marco Pennette — Julia Mattison — Noel Carey — Charles LaPointe — Joe Dulude II — Justin Townsend — Derek McLane — Paul Tazewell — Michelle Williams — Christopher Sieber — Peter Hylenski — Tim Clothier

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