Death Becomes Her: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Death Becomes Her brings the cult classic film to the stage, following glamorous rivals Madeline Ashton and Helen Sharp as they chase eternal youth at any cost. After discovering a mysterious potion that grants immortality, their lifelong feud spirals into an outrageous and comical chaos. Death Becomes Her explores vanity, obsession, and the price of playing with fate.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Contemporary (2024)

Cast Size: 15+

Genre: Comedy

Setting: N/A


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Julia Mattison, Noel Carey

Book: Marco Pennette

Based On: Death Becomes Her➝ (1992 film)


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (2025)➝


Licensing

Death Becomes Her is not currently available for licensing.


Tags

2020s, Aging, Based on a Movie, Comedic, Disco, Fantasy, Female Leads, Halloween, Magic, Pop, Rock, Theatre, Undead, Weddings


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