Pre-Broadway World Premiere of Death Becomes Her announces complete casting
Get ready, Chicago, for a thrilling new musical comedy that's sure to knock you dead with laughter! "Death Becomes Her," based on the beloved 1992 film, is set to make its highly anticipated world premiere in at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago before it takes Broadway by storm.
The show boasts an incredible cast, led by Tony Award nominees Megan Hilty (Wicked, "Smash") as the vain and glamorous actress Madeline Ashton, Jennifer Simard (Company, Disaster!) as the underappreciated author Helen Sharp, and Christopher Sieber (Spamalot, Company) as the charming Ernest Menville. Joining them is Grammy Award winner Michelle Williams (Destiny's Child, Chicago) as the mysterious Viola Van Horn, who holds the key to eternal youth and beauty.
Death Becomes Her at Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago
The story follows the tumultuous friendship between Madeline and Helen, whose rivalry reaches new heights when Madeline steals Helen's fiance. As Helen plots her revenge and Madeline desperately clings to her fading fame, they encounter the enigmatic Viola Van Horn, who offers them a magical potion that promises to restore their youth and beauty. However, this newfound lease on life comes with unexpected and hilarious consequences, as the two women find themselves locked in an eternal grudge that will have audiences in stitches.
With a talented ensemble cast featuring Marija Abney, Sarita Colon, Kaleigh Cronin, Natalie Charle Ellis, Taurean Everett, Michael Graceffa, Kolton Krouse, Josh Lamon, Sarah Meahl, Diana Vaden, Sir Brock Warren, Bud Weber, Ryan Worsing, Ericka Hunter Yang, and Warren Yang, along with swings Beau Harmon, Johanna Moise, Amy Quanbeck, and Zach Williams, "Death Becomes Her" promises to be a spectacle filled with incredible performances and show-stopping numbers.
The creative team behind this eagerly awaited musical comedy is sure to bring the magic of the original film to life on stage, with a witty script that promises to be "drop-dead hilarious." Audiences can expect a wild ride filled with laughter, friendship, and the occasional burial of the hatchet as Madeline and Helen navigate their newfound immortality and the challenges that come with it.
"Death Becomes Her" will make its pre-Broadway debut at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre, running from April 30 to June 2, 2024. This limited engagement is a must-see for fans of the original film, musical theater enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a night of uproarious laughter and unforgettable performances.
As the curtain rises on this world premiere, Chicago audiences will be the first to witness the birth of a new musical comedy sensation that's destined to become a Broadway hit. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic, hilarity, and heart of "Death Becomes Her" before it takes the Great White Way by storm!