DEATH BECOMES HER Previews- Page 10

[gibsons2]

Posted: 12/4/24 at 1:26pm

WldKingdomHM said: "Are the lotto seats front row like they have been for other shows ?"

My lotto seat was in the rear orchestra, row X, great view for the price.

[Dirty Rotten Scoundrel]

Posted: 12/5/24 at 6:44pm

Saw this on Tuesday. I adored the first act. I was laughing and having a ball and feeling some serious nostalgia for that run of early 00s musical comedies, which I have such a soft spot for. Act 2, unfortunately, really lost its steam for me. It had some funny moments but otherwise felt like the show blew its proverbial load in Act 1 and had nowhere else to go. 

Adored Megan Hilty - never knew the word "semester" could make me laugh so hard. Michelle Williams seems a bit lost when delivering lines, but obviously looks more confident when singing - though she sounded a bit weaker than I was expecting. I was surprised by those saying they could see the budget onstage as I actually thought the set looked quite cheap. 

Glad I went, wouldn't go again. Maybe Happy Ending will remain the show I recommend to anyone who asks.

And for those curious about the wedding sponsor:

 

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"Wicked the movie. I HAVE been changed for good!" Got a lot of applause.

 

Updated On: 12/5/24 at 06:44 PM

[uncageg]

Posted: 12/6/24 at 2:13pm

Went to turn on the noon news here in Denver today and right before it came on there was a commercial for the show. I have been back here for over a year now. I watch local TV a lot and a few network shows. This is the first commercial I have seen for a Broadway show since I have been back.

[sppunk]

Posted: 12/9/24 at 10:58am

Caught this Saturday afternoon and it was fun camp. It isn’t breaking ground and the music isn’t memorable but it’s great fun and Hilty is doing great work here. 

I agree with the others  that say the 2nd act felt long - it did to me as well.  

It’ll do well in tours I bet. 

[CoffeeBreak]

Posted: 12/9/24 at 11:06am

This is the most fun and funny new musical on Broadway right now.  It's the one we have recommended the most .

[SingingEachtoEach]

Posted: 12/9/24 at 11:37am

I wonder which dancer(s) perform the staircase sequence.  I think they should credit them specifically as it's such a crazy and well done bit of acrobatics.

I had a lot of fun seeing this.  It's totally deranged in the best way possible and Hilty and Simard are just terrific.

If I had one criticism, I wish they'd give Viola slightly more to do or made her a bit weirder outside of her numbers.  Williams is an amazing singer, I just wanted something a little more demented from her to match the rest of the show.

Updated On: 12/9/24 at 11:37 AM

[MemorableUserName]

Posted: 12/9/24 at 12:04pm

Warren Yang does the staircase fall.

[SingingEachtoEach]

Posted: 12/9/24 at 12:42pm

MemorableUserName said: "Warren Yang does the staircase fall."

Thanks so much!  Absolutely amazing work!  He deserves all the accolades for pulling off something so crazy and making it funny and horrifying all at the same time.

[ChairinMain]

Posted: 12/9/24 at 3:23pm

Does Warren Yang also double Madeline in the fight in Act two? and does anyone know who the Helen double in this sequence is? I think it's Neil Haskell but could be wrong? 

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 12/9/24 at 4:01pm

MemorableUserName said: "Warren Yang does the staircase fall."

 

That man is absolutely gorgeous.

[CoffeeBreak]

Posted: 12/9/24 at 6:07pm

SingingEachtoEach said: "If I had one criticism, I wish they'd give Viola slightly more to do or made her a bit weirder outside of her numbers. Williams is an amazing singer, I just wanted something a little more demented from herto match the rest of the show."

Williams is the weak link.  Her vocals have moments of excitement. but.  She's not much of an actress.  The role could be better with a comedically solid singer-actress - but the show loses the "celebrity"-ish person.  Maybe she sells tickets?

[greensgreens]

Posted: 12/9/24 at 10:35pm

I still get chills thinking about Chita as Viola. It’s a real shame things didn’t line up historically for that dream casting. 

[Menken Fan]

Posted: 12/9/24 at 11:40pm

MemorableUserName said: "Warren Yang does the staircase fall."

When I saw the show (multiple times) in Chicago, Warren did a little fall movement in his curtain call to let the audience know he played that part. I didn’t see that on Broadway. 

[Melissa25]

Posted: 12/10/24 at 6:23pm

Does anyone know which dancer plays Liza?