DEATH BECOMES HER Reviews - Page 19

[Azúcar!]

Posted: 5/18/25 at 1:28pm

You must be so much fun at a party. 

[east side story]

Posted: 5/18/25 at 1:48pm

MemorableUserName said: "WldKingdomHM said: "You got to give it over to Nicole at Sunset. Girl wakes up does press, sings her heart out in the afternoon, and still shows up to work for a week (and missed one show)"

Yes, congratulations to Nicole for having a part that only requires her to park and bark her two big numbers and run around in a circle flailing about the stage at one point, but is otherwise mostly stationary."

And she’ll win the Tony, so there’s that.

[Robbie2]

Posted: 5/18/25 at 2:31pm

binau said: "Is there any chance ‘death becomes her’ could upset for best musical? Eg if Tony voters want to go big splashy audience pleaser instead of little show that could? (Since we’ve had a few of those recently)."

 

Yes, I believe so as that seems to be the buzz from my industry friends and after the Broadway spring conference that the road prenters loved DBH and it was a big hit! So we shall see om 3 weeks!

[SmokeyLady]

Posted: 5/18/25 at 3:46pm

Robbie2 said: "binau said: "Is there any chance ‘death becomes her’ could upset for best musical? Eg if Tony voters want to go big splashy audience pleaser instead of little show that could? (Since we’ve had a few of those recently)."



Yes, I believe so as that seems to be the buzz from my industry friends and after the Broadway spring conference that the road prenters loved DBH and it was a big hit! So we shall see om 3 weeks!"

Glad to hear.  I suspected this would be the case.

[MadsonMelo]

Posted: 5/18/25 at 3:57pm

I'll be watching the show next Sunday and still trying to decide between matinee or night performance to see Megan. Any tips?

But honestly, don't think it wins the Tonys, doesn't fit the mold.

[WldKingdomHM]

Posted: 5/18/25 at 5:18pm

MadsonMelo said: "I'll be watching the show next Sunday and still trying to decide between matinee or night performance to see Megan. Any tips?

But honestly, don't think it wins the Tonys, doesn't fit the mold."

I say Thursdays - Saturdays are really the best bet. Other than that go to the BO a half n hour before curtain to see if she’s in

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 5/18/25 at 6:36pm

Tiny Desk Concert releases tomorrow. 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 5/18/25 at 7:35pm

Robbie2 said: "binau said: "Is there any chance ‘death becomes her’ could upset for best musical? Eg if Tony voters want to go big splashy audience pleaser instead of little show that could? (Since we’ve had a few of those recently)."



Yes, I believe so as that seems to be the buzz from my industry friends and after the Broadway spring conference that the road prenters loved DBH and it was a big hit! So we shall see om 3 weeks!"

 

Out of the five nominated shows, DBH would tour the best, though I still don't think it wins Best Musical. It's clearly the darkhorse, as the other four shows are more superior.

 

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 5/19/25 at 9:27am

 

[MezzA101]

Posted: 5/19/25 at 6:21pm

EDSOSLO858 said: "

For thread subscribers who don't get embedded video

Watch "Death Becomes Her: Tiny Desk Concert" on YouTube

 

 

https://youtu.be/aR5AU3azhyc?feature=shared

 

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[DAME]

Posted: 5/19/25 at 7:32pm

This show is fabulous.  I am now even more obsessed.  Planning another return.

[ElephantLoveMedley]

Posted: 5/19/25 at 7:51pm

It really is a delight. I know Maybe Happy Ending is the frontrunner for Best Musical, but I would be just thrilled if Death Becomes Her pulls it out.

[Showface]

Posted: 5/19/25 at 11:23pm

EDSOSLO858 said: "

 

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Those jaws are WAGGING! Musical theatre is ALIVE! Diva-dom is ALIVE! FOREVER!!

[MemorableUserName]

Posted: 5/22/25 at 8:36am

They didn't do a Wednesday matinee this week and are doing 4 shows over the weekend instead (two Saturday, two Sunday). According to BroadwayDirect, Simard won't be in the Sunday matinee.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 5/22/25 at 10:07am

MemorableUserName said: "They didn't do a Wednesday matinee this week and are doing 4 shows over the weekend instead (two Saturday, two Sunday). According to BroadwayDirect, Simard won't be in the Sunday matinee."

Megan was out Tuesday. I'd bet money both Hilty and Williams call out of one show this weekend. Or all three will be out on Sunday. Otherwise, I wonder if Dee Roscioli will make their Helen debut on Sunday?

[MadsonMelo]

Posted: 5/22/25 at 10:21am

According to Understudies.org Simmard wont do evening on Sunday, but they dont have anything for matine. Could they swap the info or is she missing both?

I only have saturday matinee or both shows on sunday to see this and was scratching my Head to decide a date I could see both.

I guess saturday matinee with the possibility of not having Megan is my way to go.

[Bette's Turban]

Posted: 5/22/25 at 11:27am

Have any of them ever done a full 8 a week?  This really sucks. 

[ElphabaGoodman]

Posted: 5/22/25 at 11:29am

ACL2006 said: "MemorableUserName said: "They didn't do a Wednesday matinee this week and are doing 4 shows over the weekend instead (two Saturday, two Sunday). According to BroadwayDirect, Simard won't be in the Sunday matinee."

Megan was out Tuesday. I'd bet money both Hilty and Williams call out of one show this weekend. Or all three will be out on Sunday. Otherwise, I wonder if Dee Roscioli will make their Helen debut on Sunday?"

Natalie Charle Ellis is scheduled for Helen the Sunday matinee

 

[DaveyG]

Posted: 5/22/25 at 11:45am

Bette's Turban said: "Have any of them ever done a full 8 a week? This really sucks."

When your two leads have to shriek for 2.5 hours, they won't be able to do their job no matter how talented they are. 

[Bette's Turban]

Posted: 5/22/25 at 11:49am

DaveyG said: "Bette's Turban said: "Have any of them ever done a full 8 a week? This really sucks."

Whenyour two leads have to shriekfor 2.5 hours, they won't be able to do their job no matter how talented they are."

BS

[ACL2006]

Posted: 5/22/25 at 12:09pm

ElphabaGoodman said: "ACL2006 said: "MemorableUserName said: "They didn't do a Wednesday matinee this week and are doing 4 shows over the weekend instead (two Saturday, two Sunday). According to BroadwayDirect, Simard won't be in the Sunday matinee."

Megan was out Tuesday. I'd bet money both Hilty and Williams call out of one show this weekend. Or all three will be out on Sunday. Otherwise, I wonder if Dee Roscioli will make their Helen debut on Sunday?"

Natalie Charle Ellis is scheduled for Helen the Sunday matinee

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Conflicting reports on if Simard is out Sunday afternoon or evening. Regardless, it still seems like Ellis is the first cover for Helen and Roscioli is the main cover for Madeline.

[alovingfan]

Posted: 5/22/25 at 12:42pm

DaveyG said: "Bette's Turban said: "Have any of them ever done a full 8 a week? This really sucks."

Whenyour two leads have to shriekfor 2.5 hours, they won't be able to do their job no matter how talented they are."

That has nothing to do with anything.  It is obvious at this point for those following hat both ladies only do a certain number of shows a week.  What is ugly about it is the lack of transparency and the guessing game the audience that wants to see them has to do. BTW.. they are both fine and in excellent voice for all the extra appearances and promotions.  You don't see them calling out of Ham4Ham or Tony lunches or GMA.  

[DaveyG]

Posted: 5/22/25 at 3:41pm

alovingfan said: "That has nothing to do with anything. It is obvious at this point for those following hat both ladies only do a certain number of shows a week. What is ugly about it is the lack of transparency and the guessing game the audience that wants to see them has to do. BTW.. they are both fine and in excellent voice for all the extra appearances and promotions. You don't see them calling out of Ham4Ham or Tony lunches or GMA."

If they can show up for Ham4Ham, shouldn't they also show up for the people who paid $150 to see them at their actual job? 

 

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 5/24/25 at 5:02pm

I’m surprised at all the love for Cox. I’ve seen her in several productions and have yet to hear her sing on key. She’s always flat and caterwauling. Not pleasant. 
 

Im all for non-traditional casting but Alex doesn’t seem glamorous in the ways the role requires. I wonder if Sherie Rene Scott would be interested. I think she’d be great. She’s a great actress and can do camp and serve b*#chy. 

As for the continuing attendance issues I think both actresses know they aren’t getting a Tony and aren’t going to lose sleep over missing shows. Meanwhile Nicole goes on steroids to keep singing and not miss shows. 
 

For those saying the attendance isn’t a problem, the fact that you have patrons trying to plan when would be best to see both in the same show is a major problem. It’s a topic of conversation. Begs for a transparent alternate schedule. 
 

 

[TheatreFan4]

Posted: 5/24/25 at 5:18pm

DaveyG said: "alovingfan said: "That has nothing to do with anything. It is obvious at this point for those following hat both ladies only do a certain number of shows a week. What is ugly about it is the lack of transparency and the guessing game the audience that wants to see them has to do. BTW.. they are both fine and in excellent voice for all the extra appearances and promotions. You don't see them calling out of Ham4Ham or Tony lunches or GMA."

If they can show up for Ham4Ham, shouldn't they also show up for the people who paid $150 to see them at their actual job?

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Take it up with production, not them. Ham4Ham, Tony Lunches, GMA are all promotion for the show. Its not like they're doing any of it because they want to.