'Death Becomes Her' To End Broadway Run
"Death Becomes Her" will be closing its Broadway doors next month.
Announced Monday, the show, which was inspired by a 1992 cult classic movie starring Meryl Streepand Goldie Hawn, will have its final performance on June 28. The musical, which was nominated for 10 Tony Awards last year, will set out on tour in September, Variety reported.
"Bringing ‘Death Becomes Her' to Broadway has been an incredible joy, and we are immensely proud of every artist, musician, crew member, and individual who helped make this show what it is," Universal Theatrical Group's senior VP of creative and strategy, Lowe Cunningham, said in a statement obtained by the outlet. "Night after night, it has been a thrill to watch audiences come together to laugh, celebrate, and embrace the wildly entertaining spirit of this production. We are deeply proud of what this show has brought into the world, and we are excited for its life to continue as it tours across the U.S. and beyond in the years ahead."
Per Variety, the closing will come after hundreds of shows were performed at New York's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. It became known for its wild theatrical effects that came from a $31.5 million investment.
The show starred Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, and Destiny's Child member Michelle Williams. Hilty starred in the show until last October and was replaced by Betsy Wolfe. Hilty and Wolfe's character, Madeline Ashton, was friend-turned-rival to Simard's character, Helen Sharp, as the two chased eternal youth.
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The Instagram account for the show also shared the news of the final performance on Monday. Fans of the show as well as its cast expressed their disappointment.
"Quite literally the best Broadway musical comedy we've seen in years. Heart goes out to this incredible company," one wrote.
"WHAT?!! We could have more icons to play the divas!!!" added another.
"Truly gutted. The most fun I've ever had on stage," added actress Dee Roscioli who was a standby for the show.
Following its final show, "Death Becomes Her" will first stop in Cleveland, Ohio to start its tour.
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This story was originally published May 18, 2026 at 9:06 AM.