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DEATH BECOMES HER - Replacement Cast?
witchoftheeast2
Leading Actor Joined: 9/25/24
#75DEATH BECOMES HER - Replacement Cast?
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
MemorableUserName
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/27/19
#76DEATH BECOMES HER - Replacement Cast?
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
witchoftheeast2
Leading Actor Joined: 9/25/24
#77DEATH BECOMES HER - Replacement Cast?
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!
malcs98
Stand-by Joined: 7/12/18
#78DEATH BECOMES HER - Replacement Cast?
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…
witchoftheeast2
Leading Actor Joined: 9/25/24
#79DEATH BECOMES HER - Replacement Cast?
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
#80DEATH BECOMES HER - Replacement Cast?
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
HaveAGoodShow
Chorus Member Joined: 5/15/25
#81DEATH BECOMES HER - Replacement Cast?
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.
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