Broadway's 'Death Becomes Her' Shines with Dazzling Revival
"Death Becomes Her" is a Broadway adaptation of the 1992 horror comedy, featuring Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard as dueling divas Madeline Ashton and Helen Sharp. The musical embraces camp and humor, with standout performances and witty songwriting by newcomers Julia Mattison and Noel Carey. While the show excels in comedic moments and special effects, it lacks depth in exploring its characters' inner lives, maintaining a surface-level focus that leaves the second act feeling repetitive. Despite this, the production is an entertaining, if not emotionally resonant, theatrical experience.