Death Becomes Her (musical)
| Death Becomes Her | |
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| Music | Julia Mattison Noel Carey |
| Lyrics | Julia Mattison Noel Carey |
| Book | Marco Pennette |
| Basis | Death Becomes Her by Martin Donovan David Koepp |
| Premiere | May 19, 2024: Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago |
| Productions | 2024 Chicago 2024 Broadway |
Death Becomes Her is a musical, with a book by Marco Pennette and music and lyrics by Julia Mattison and Noel Carey. It is based on the 1992 film of the same name directed and produced by Robert Zemeckis. It made its world premiere in May 2024 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago, and moved to the Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in November 2024.
The original Chicago and Broadway productions received critical acclaim by theatre critics, for its score, book, production design, stunts, special effects, and humor with both Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard receiving universal praise for their comedic timing, chemistry, and performances. It received a leading 10 nominations at the 78th Tony Awards (tying with Buena Vista Social Club and Maybe Happy Ending), including Best Musical.