The film version of Death Becomes Her was released in 1992 starring Meryl Streep, Bruce Willis, Goldie Hawn, and Isabella Rossellini. The musical version just opened at the Cadillac Palace Theatre. Performance will begin on Broadway in October of this year.
Two friends have a major rivalry. One becomes a writer, but doesn’t have a hit. The other becomes a star actress who always likes to hear about her friend’s troubles. One day the writer arrives with her fiancé, and the actress is incredibly jealous. As the actress begin to age, she starts losing her star power. So, she takes a potion which will give her everlasting beauty.
This musical is hilarious. An example of this humor is when the actress tells the writer to give up on her dreams and become a pharmacist. It’s like being a doctor and a cashier! It’s very campy and fun. The music and the dancing are extremely well done. It is definitely Broadway worthy.
Megan Hilty (Smash, Wicked) is fantastic as the self-obsessed actress who will do anything to be the best. Jennifer Simard is superb as the writer, a very competitive frenemy. Michelle Williams (Destiny’s Child) is splendid as the supplier of the potion. Christopher Sieber is solid as the fiancé, the straight man of the play.
Overall, it’s a fantastic experience. It’s the best of Broadway in Chicago and a worthy contender for the hottest ticket in town among the many great shows currently playing in Chicago.
Cost of a ticket: $100 (Orchestra Side)
PlaylistHQ Economic Rating: Worth It +
Rating Scale: Exceptional Value > Worth It > Discounted > Go for Free > Don’t Bother
Get tickets now for Death Becomes Her through June 2nd!
Quinn Delaney
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