Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Michelle Williams & More in DEATH BECOMES HER

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  • Опубликовано: 17 май 2024
  • Get a first look at all-new photos and videos of the World Premiere of DEATH BECOMES HER at Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre, now on stage for a limited five-week engagement.
    Madeline Ashton is the most beautiful actress (just ask her) ever to grace the stage and screen. Helen Sharp is the long-suffering author (just ask her) who lives in her shadow. They have always been the best of frenemies… until Madeline steals Helen’s fiancé away. As Helen plots revenge and Madeline clings to her rapidly fading star, their world is suddenly turned upside down by Viola Van Horn, a mysterious woman with a secret that’s to die for.
    After one sip of Viola’s magical potion, Madeline and Helen begin a new era of life (and death) with their youth and beauty restored…and a grudge to last eternity.
    Starring Tony Award nominees Megan Hilty (Wicked, “Smash”), Jennifer Simard (Company, Disaster!), Christopher Sieber (Spamalot, Company), and Grammy® Award winner Michelle Williams (Destiny’s Child, Chicago), DEATH BECOMES HER, based on the classic 1992 film, is a drop-dead hilarious new musical comedy about friendship, love, and burying the hatchet…again, and again, and again.
    The ensemble includes Marija Abney, Sarita Colon, Kaleigh Cronin, Natalie Charle Ellis, Gabriella Enriquez, Taurean Everett, Michael Graceffa, Neil Haskell, Kolton Krouse, Josh Lamon, Sarah Meahl, Diana Vaden, Sir Brock Warren, Bud Weber, Ryan Worsing, and Warren Yang. Beau Harmon, Johanna Moise, Amy Quanbeck, & Zach Williams join as swings.
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Комментарии • 101

  • @Grant-dx3qt
    @Grant-dx3qt 2 месяца назад +73

    Y'all it's so fucking good, I went in with no expectations and didn't see any promo at all. It's one of the best musicals I've seen in a long time

    • @Chicago48
      @Chicago48 2 месяца назад +1

      I liked it too. Very well staged and the songs stand out. I esp. didn't know how they choreographed that staircase fall. OMFG, who choreographed that?

    • @jasonmc1199
      @jasonmc1199 Месяц назад

      Same was in Chicago for another purpose this was a last minute thing that I will never forget beyond amazing!

  • @conejo_blanco
    @conejo_blanco 2 месяца назад +113

    Michelle was meant for this! She sounds amazing! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @JayEllisAlexander
    @JayEllisAlexander 2 месяца назад +39

    Oh The Cast AND THE VOICES! Come thru Michelle!!!!!!! I'm going to see this.

  • @andrewdevitre386
    @andrewdevitre386 2 месяца назад +32

    MICHELLE!!!! Pipes 😍🥰🥰

  • @molly7154
    @molly7154 Месяц назад +3

    I’ve seen it twice. 10/10 theatregoing experience. The audience had a blast both nights. Megan, Jennifer, Michelle, Christopher, & the rest of the cast are firing at all cylinders. I need a cast album ASAP!

  • @got2bjosh
    @got2bjosh 2 месяца назад +13

    Vocal showcase of Michelle's part brought me here. Didn't even know this was happening, but loved the dark comedy classic as a kid. Glad it's coming to B'way in the fall just in time for those needing a hocus pocus pick me up during Halloween. Speaking of which, we need a Batman musical. Now, that would be a smash hit.

    • @randoperson5190
      @randoperson5190 Месяц назад +1

      There’s a Batman musical proshot here on RUclips! It’s called Holy Musical Batman! and it’s really good! It’s based more on the old comedy tv show than on the new darker takes though

  • @eddieferran5471
    @eddieferran5471 2 месяца назад +17

    Just saw it and I must say as a harsh critic it was fantastic. Fan service across the board without being too obviously just doing the movie. A few boring songs and long scenes and jokes that didn’t land but for an out of town tryout it was so close to being complete. Excited for Broadway already

  • @ernieb6680
    @ernieb6680 Месяц назад +2

    I saw this tonight and it was FANTASTIC! Megan was amazing Michelle sounded spectacular. Some of the most fun I've had in a theater in years!

  • @buckspath
    @buckspath Месяц назад +5

    I can't wait for this to come to Broadway! Megan and Jennifer are Broadway comic geniuses!

  • @Musicald0rk
    @Musicald0rk 2 месяца назад +8

    Saw this last night in Chicago - it was FANTASTIC!

  • @alex_lynch76
    @alex_lynch76 Месяц назад +4

    saw this a couple weeks ago, one of the best performances i’ve ever seen, and that’s saying a lot

  • @jazyjas3937
    @jazyjas3937 2 месяца назад +10

    Oh Michelle!!!! Captivating!!!

  • @got2bjosh
    @got2bjosh 2 месяца назад +13

    "NOW, a [musical]?!"
    "Could you just not [sing]?"
    "You and your [songbook] are going to be together for a long time."
    "Do you remember where we parked the car?"

  • @rosiemair-qx9zi
    @rosiemair-qx9zi 2 месяца назад +6

    Megan Hilty my favourite G(a)linda in Wicked💚

  • @Ntyler01mil
    @Ntyler01mil 2 месяца назад +6

    The source material seems like it would lend itself well to musical theatre. These clips sound great.

  • @Thatgayguytimo
    @Thatgayguytimo Месяц назад +3

    I am seeing it for the fourth time Thursday… very good

  • @broadwaymike92
    @broadwaymike92 2 месяца назад +7

    Yes, we know Michelle Williams. But you might recognize one Ensemble member from your childhood. The Ensemble member behind Michelle and giving the fierce attitude at 1:29 (Angry Teeth)... that's Kaleigh Cronin.... some of you may remember her from the PBS Kids show ZOOM back in the day (Seasons 3 and 4) !! And Kaleigh is also understudying Michelle (plus Megan and Jennifer)!!! A DESTINY'S CHILD member and a ZOOMER on the very same stage?!!! 2 core early 2000's throwback legends in this cast?!!! EPIC!!!

  • @CherryBlossomstheblog
    @CherryBlossomstheblog Месяц назад +5

    MEGHAN HILTY IS QUEEN!

  • @ce67790
    @ce67790 2 месяца назад +4

    This looks amaaaaazing!!!!

  • @johnsonbaxter
    @johnsonbaxter 2 месяца назад +9

    THIS SEEMS SO FUN?!!

  • @EagleRockers
    @EagleRockers 2 месяца назад +3

    Oh, this looks fun!

  • @2000wattz
    @2000wattz 2 месяца назад +1

    Can’t wait for this to come to New York!

  • @rick90604whittier
    @rick90604whittier Месяц назад +4

    I ❤ Meg Hilty!

  • @jakegadomski2066
    @jakegadomski2066 2 месяца назад +17

    Michelle sounds better than ever!

  • @user-ce6pd7pd8y
    @user-ce6pd7pd8y Месяц назад

    Saw it 2 weeks ago super fun!

  • @markfuller1306
    @markfuller1306 2 месяца назад +4

    Looks great! Bring it to the UK!!

  • @ben11ur
    @ben11ur 2 месяца назад +1

    I hope it is so successful they release a pro shot of the musical.

  • @inlovewithJLT
    @inlovewithJLT 2 месяца назад +10

    I hope this lasts long enough for Jinkx Monsoon to star in it!

    • @jermainecornelius7193
      @jermainecornelius7193 2 месяца назад +2

      You know what! 🎯!! Jinkx would do great in this!! Productions like this, just like Little Shop of Horror are perfect her. I can easily see her eating in this.

  • @coreyhiggins3475
    @coreyhiggins3475 2 месяца назад +2

    The three amazing women in these clips.....ga Dam! One I was obsessed with from Smash, the other I only liked that Britney musical for her Toxic voice (😊) and the queen....MICHELLE DESTINY CHILD MULTI-OCTIVE Williams ......look, these talented, beautiful women make up equal sides of a triangle. I will be seeing this show due to their high standards of work and talent. I'm so impressed and in love and I'm more queer than Andy Cohen! Ok?

  • @joelakers410
    @joelakers410 Месяц назад +1

    I love Michelle Williams forever

  • @davidwestbrooks1432
    @davidwestbrooks1432 2 месяца назад +1

    Can anyone make out early what Michelle's line is right after 'if you want perfection, take a sip and drink it in'? Is it 'heal your old complexion'?

    • @bnorem09
      @bnorem09 2 месяца назад +2

      Yes, that’s what she says.
      I saw the performance two Saturdays ago that had closed captioning for the hearing impaired.

    • @davidwestbrooks1432
      @davidwestbrooks1432 2 месяца назад

      Thank you! I saw it yesterday. It was amazing. Death Becomes Her is one of my favorite movies!

  • @Dalaginding
    @Dalaginding Месяц назад +2

    wow Michelle

  • @vb9677
    @vb9677 Месяц назад

    Jennifer and Christopher together again!!!! 🩷🔥

  • @mykelcohen
    @mykelcohen 2 месяца назад +2

    Why put a thumbnail for a different scene??😵‍💫

  • @fockingreat1125
    @fockingreat1125 2 месяца назад +1

    PURRR

  • @TheSongwritingCat
    @TheSongwritingCat 2 месяца назад +2

    It doesn't have to be exactly like the movie but I wish they would change the aesthetics around the Viola (formerly Lisle) character.

  • @marissamoore3577
    @marissamoore3577 2 месяца назад +2

    Umm... I want to see this. 👀

  • @lehstheaterclasses9262
    @lehstheaterclasses9262 2 месяца назад +1

    Misleading. Your thumbnail isn't even in the clip!

  • @goodbyelullaby4894
    @goodbyelullaby4894 Месяц назад

    Всегда считала что Мишель очень недооцененная вокалистка

  • @abigailancona327
    @abigailancona327 2 месяца назад

    Can someone please comment the lyrics to both songs? I loved the show, but I can’t understand what they are saying/singing.

  • @RedEbSeb13
    @RedEbSeb13 2 месяца назад

    Wammawink?

  • @f33rcetv34
    @f33rcetv34 2 месяца назад +1

    Michelle!!! a voice like a meteor!!!!

  • @TarotMage
    @TarotMage 2 месяца назад +1

    If she hasn't already, I hope Ms. Williams has cleared some room on her mantle for her Tony Award. :)

    • @4thbox
      @4thbox 2 месяца назад +1

      She hasn't a chance to be nominated. She can't act at all.

    • @shawnburgess9870
      @shawnburgess9870 Месяц назад

      And she just stood there belting… that was boring to watch… but she can sing

    • @JMarionS
      @JMarionS Месяц назад

      @@shawnburgess9870 Sir, do you see that elaborate costume? What is she supposed to do, flip cartwheels? There’s enough going on in the background with the other dancers. Also consider the role she is playing.

  • @lashahevans7517
    @lashahevans7517 2 месяца назад +2

    Only here for Michelle. Wow, now I want to go see this.

  • @JuanitoEsBonito
    @JuanitoEsBonito 2 месяца назад +1

    Theres the top half of this comment section and then the bottom💀

  • @JDHorn
    @JDHorn 2 месяца назад

    Strikes me as oddly reminiscent of “Bad Cinderella.”

    • @broadwaymike92
      @broadwaymike92 2 месяца назад +1

      Well some of the Ensemble in this show were in BAD CINDERELLA!!!

    • @4thbox
      @4thbox 2 месяца назад +1

      Maybe it's those awful ensemble "costumes." I thought of Bad Cinderella immediately the moment the dancers were revealed in the opening number. I guess a lot of dancers are vain about their gym perfected bodies, but having to perform in "clothes" like that must take incredible guts.

  • @jasonmcdaniel6237
    @jasonmcdaniel6237 2 месяца назад +1

    Blah

  • @paull4048
    @paull4048 2 месяца назад

    UGH.

  • @simoneolivero5322
    @simoneolivero5322 Месяц назад

    And what’s going on with their foreheads? Are those fake moles?

  • @twomfilmsllc1654
    @twomfilmsllc1654 12 дней назад

    No, just no. Turning a camp and brilliant movie into ... this???

  • @irisbjones
    @irisbjones 2 месяца назад +6

    This sounds like every other musical from the past 20 years. What happened to melody and harmony? Instead, key changes, vocal histrionics, and "show stoppers." Give me The Fantastics any day.

  • @jonathanmcvay4499
    @jonathanmcvay4499 2 месяца назад +6

    From what I’ve seen so far the music isn’t memorable.

    • @TheCoastermann
      @TheCoastermann 2 месяца назад

      It never is these days.

    • @Thatgayguytimo
      @Thatgayguytimo 2 месяца назад +1

      I’ve seen it twice and they have some bangers they just haven’t promoted yet!

    • @4thbox
      @4thbox 2 месяца назад

      @@Thatgayguytimo You saw it TWICE?! Did someone pay you to go both times?

  • @LouBrikanT
    @LouBrikanT 2 месяца назад +2

    Second song looks like a rip off of Kiss of the spider woman.

    • @xak999
      @xak999 2 месяца назад +1

      I wouldn't put it passed them. Although the new team who wrote the score might have never seen nor heard the cast album of "Kiss Of The Spider Woman."

    • @kenken6550
      @kenken6550 2 месяца назад +1

      Rip off?!? It's a poor version- and not sung well

  • @simoneolivero5322
    @simoneolivero5322 Месяц назад +1

    Nooooooooooo I’m sorry I don’t like it. I love my original movie. Why hasn’t that gotten the appreciation it truly deserves?

  • @jymschmidt527
    @jymschmidt527 2 месяца назад +3

    Nope

  • @Tsmixedup
    @Tsmixedup 2 месяца назад +2

    Not only no, but hell no!
    It’s like a barrowed dress…that doesn’t fit….sad.

  • @kenken6550
    @kenken6550 2 месяца назад +3

    Why is everyone moving so slowly?
    This looks terrible. This is not funny.

  • @malsimus
    @malsimus 2 месяца назад +1

    Overacting Oversinging Overdosing

  • @sillywabbit5842
    @sillywabbit5842 2 месяца назад +1

    this doesn't capture any of the magic of the original movie.

    • @got2bjosh
      @got2bjosh 2 месяца назад +1

      Though adept at accessing the exaggeration inherent in camp, musicals in their tiresome earnestness, can sometimes end up lacking the biting, sardonic wit & subversive, shady qualities embedded in the dark comedy sub-genre. They seemed to have retained generic sniping.

  • @jdpatrick1106
    @jdpatrick1106 2 месяца назад +7

    Just no.

  • @gcndc
    @gcndc 2 месяца назад

    I find having microphones on people's foreheads so distracting. There has to be a better way to mic the actors.

    • @xak999
      @xak999 2 месяца назад

      No matter where they try it, this is probably as good as it's ever going to get. In the original Broadway production of "Dreamgirls," they wore actual headsets, thinking the audience would find it 'modern' (for 1981), but most people found them distracting, even though the plot focused on a rock music group. To do a musical without mics, we'd have to be talking a 'dance' show, like the way Twyla Tharp conceived "Movin' Out" and "Come Fly With Me," or this Season's "Ilinoise."

    • @cnp3205
      @cnp3205 2 месяца назад +4

      literally all broadway shows are mic'd like that. it's the only kind of mic that can actually capture louder vocals clearly.

    • @DandelionVVA
      @DandelionVVA 2 месяца назад +1

      It's only distracting since it's zoomed up close at the actors. You'd only ever notice it if you are in the first row or two.

  • @simonhawkins8572
    @simonhawkins8572 Месяц назад

    I don't get that casting,the 2 female leads are short and....um...robust. The movie pays particular attention to the fact that both women are slender beauties.....

  • @maja5490
    @maja5490 2 месяца назад

    Why are they both overweight?

  • @4thbox
    @4thbox 2 месяца назад

    Very problematic musical. All these raves must be from diehard musical fans and who clearly have no discriminating taste. I thought Michelle Williams was horribly miscast. Sure she can sing, but she can't act at all. It was like she was on Quaaludes during her dialogue scenes. There have been no real improvements on the 1980s movie. The farcical humor and physical comedy all belong to that era. I was hoping for wit and some bite but it's all loud and brash, loads of sex jokes and actors falling down. And those massive voluminous gowns! What the hell?! The two leads are forced to shuffle across the stage instead of walking. I sorely disappointed by the whole thing. The music is forgettable, but the lyrics are often very clever. My favorite part was a stunt that comes near the end of the first act. The only "special effect" that worked on stage turned out to be the highlight of the show.

  • @kd8opi
    @kd8opi 2 месяца назад +6

    Not every mediocre movie needs to be a musical. This thing looks like a total pice of $hit. I have season tickets to the theater in my city, and these touring shows of Tootsie, Beetlejuice, Mean girls, ect… are just horrible. We’re getting “Back to The Future” next season, I only want to see it to find out how they’re going to take a 40 year old beloved movie and turn it into garbage. Maybe I’ll just Stubhub my tickets. The people writing these derivative musicals nobody asked for should be prosecuted for vandalism, and sentenced to serve time at a reform school until they can come up with an original idea.

    • @deansenratz4437
      @deansenratz4437 2 месяца назад +7

      You sound fun.

    • @kd8opi
      @kd8opi 2 месяца назад

      @@deansenratz4437 I’m certainly more fun than these horrible redux.

    • @got2bjosh
      @got2bjosh 2 месяца назад +4

      Death Becomes Her was NOT mediocre. It had an iconic, award-winning cast, was a box office hit, won an Oscar, & continued as a hit on home video where it was embraced by young millennials who later brought it to the awareness of subsequent generations via social media posts & RPDR. A B'way musical was inevitable. Surprised we haven't seen a (possibly animated) tv show tracking their decrepit life together.

    • @kd8opi
      @kd8opi Месяц назад

      @@got2bjosh I saw it in the theaters, It was a mediocre movie. It has a 50-ish percentage on metacritic and rotten tomatoes. IMDB gives it 6.6/10. It is not a classic. Its is not iconic. Siskel and Ebert gave it two thumbs down. It is a forgettable, 30 year old movie that has a minor, unexplainable 🏳️‍🌈 cult following that has propelled it to become a musical. Nobody wants it, nobody asked for it, and it will be another forgettable remake of a Hollywood movie. It’s another sign of the death of Broadway.

    • @got2bjosh
      @got2bjosh Месяц назад +1

      @@kd8opi Humorless AND old... sounds like you need the potion! Except that would burden us with your permanent presence.

  • @mywalterego9248
    @mywalterego9248 2 месяца назад +7

    This is ALL wrong.

  • @lilmattz1238
    @lilmattz1238 2 месяца назад

    Megan was great, Jennifer was good and Michelle was fine. Her singing was good but the character wasn’t believable. Enjoyable show though. Music needs work and should be a half hour shorter.

    • @Thatgayguytimo
      @Thatgayguytimo 2 месяца назад +1

      I agree Michelle was a lil stiff but otherwise I thought it was incredibly strong!

  • @collinmaier3858
    @collinmaier3858 2 месяца назад +1

    Guys? GUYS. 🫠

    • @got2bjosh
      @got2bjosh 2 месяца назад +1

      "Flaaaaaacid."