Posted: 11/19/25 at 4:47pm
If she was going to leave at the same time I think they would've announced that. I haven't heard anything anywhere that she's leaving/plans to leave anytime soon
Posted: 11/25/25 at 1:08pm
Hilty extends for a week (maybe because Simard is out that following week so they really need at least one of them and asked her to stay? Sales aren't looking great that week.)
People who bought their tickets for January 4 thinking it was her last show may be mad, but 1/4 may still be the last time to see them together.
Megan Hilty Extends Run in DEATH BECOMES HER by One Week
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Megan-Hilty-Extends-Run-in-DEATH-BECOMES-HER-by-One-Week-20251125
Updated On: 11/25/25 at 01:08 PM
Posted: 11/25/25 at 2:08pm
Jen doesn't have a final performance date but I haven't heard a peep about who could eventually replace her. Nothing at all!
Posted: 11/25/25 at 3:22pm
witchoftheeast2 said: "Jen doesn't have a final performance date but I haven't heard a peep about who could eventually replace her. Nothing at all!"
I think I had heard somewhere that Stephanie J. Block is rumored…
Posted: 11/25/25 at 4:00pm
malcs98 said: "witchoftheeast2 said: "Jen doesn't have a final performance date but I haven't heard a peep about who could eventually replace her. Nothing at all!"
I think I had heard somewhere that Stephanie J. Block is rumored…"
Maybe it's Kristin C. and thats the real reason why QOV is closing
Posted: 11/25/25 at 4:32pm
MemorableUserName said: "Hilty extends for a week (maybe because Simard is out that following week so they really need at least one of them and asked her to stay? Sales aren't looking great that week.)
People who bought their tickets for January 4 thinking it was her last show may be mad, but 1/4 may still be the last time to see them together.
Megan Hilty Extends Run in DEATH BECOMES HER by One Week
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Megan-Hilty-Extends-Run-in-DEATH-BECOMES-HER-by-One-Week-20251125"
This just gives the super fans another reason to buy tickets to January 11. Jan. 4 is the last show with Hilty and Simard, now January 11 is Hilty's final performance. It'll help the show sell tickets for those first few weeks in January. And the super fans will be there for Wolfe's start, too
Posted: 2/23/26 at 11:36am
I’m a big fan of "Death Becomes Her" and absolutely loved what Megan Hilty did. Her performance was indelible. When Betsy Wolfe was cast, I was genuinely excited because I've always found her to be a really wonderful performer with great instincts.
Megan steamrolled through the show. Betsy approaches it with more restraint. She’s very good, but where Megan created a truly big, fully lived-in character, Betsy’s Madeline feels a bit more medium-sized. (For instance, early on, she tries some sharper, barked line readings as if she's abut to explode, but then pulls back into something softer -- and that bolder choice doesn’t fully carry through the end of Act One or into Act Two.)
Comedically, Megan punched everything right away. Betsy lets moments breathe more. That’s not inherently wrong, but it does slow the momentum in places.
Megan also made everything look effortless, both the comedy and the singing. With Betsy, you can sometimes see the effort behind it.
That said, it’s absolutely still worth going. And if you saw Megan, I’d be really curious how you respond to Betsy’s take. And if you’ve never seen the show at all, you’ll have a fantastic time. It’s still a wildly fun night at the theater.
Posted: 3/29/26 at 1:26pm
For those that saw Encore's Wild Party - could Meghan Murphy be a good option for a Helen replacement?
Posted: 3/29/26 at 1:59pm
Marlothom said: "For those that saw Encore's Wild Party - could Meghan Murphy be a good option for a Helen replacement?"
Murphy is phenomenal and would be great, but she's Chicago-based and I doubt the production would want to spend additional money to put her up considering her lack of name recognition. Would be a great option for tour casting, though.
Updated On: 3/29/26 at 01:59 PM
Posted: 4/7/26 at 11:53am
Is there a world where Brandy could take over for Viola?
Posted: 4/7/26 at 12:19pm
Based on the grosses and the shows weekly nut "Death..." is gong to need major names to entice the tourists who are probably its main audience now. Something like a Kate Hudson and Meghan Mullaney pairing with a Brandy.
Posted: 4/7/26 at 12:45pm
Something like a Kate Hudson and Meghan Mullaney pairing with a Brandy.
I’m assuming you meant to say Megan Mullalley? 😳
Posted: 4/7/26 at 12:51pm
They need to announce these replacements soon otherwise this show is probably gone by Labor Day.
Posted: 5/13/26 at 1:28am
How about Kristen Chenoweth as Madeline Ashton and Idina Menzel as Helen?
Although, Im not sure Kristen would want to come back to Broadway after how unfairly she was treated during her run in Queen of Versailles. She deserved better and everyone on this site owes her an apology. You can dislike the show but the things that were said about her we’re disgusting.
Idina, it would be so nice to see her back on stage. She was great in Redwood another show treated so poorly.
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