DEATH BECOMES HER Reviews - Page 25

[itsahopi]

Posted: 5/31/25 at 1:38pm

WldKingdomHM said: "Told ya …give them two days

I mean I hope she’s ok after her breakfast dates"

many of you here are being super weird and obsessive in a way that needs inward reflection

[WldKingdomHM]

Posted: 5/31/25 at 1:44pm

HaveAGoodShow said: "I get it—we all want to see the stars we came for, especially when we’ve spent good money on tickets. But it’s important to remember that these performers are human beings, not machines. They deal with personal challenges—mental, physical, or otherwise—just like the rest of us. After reading the article featuring Megan Hilty (who, by the way, delivers an incredible performance), it’s clear how demanding this job really is. Let’s show a little grace and compassion. They deserve it."

It’s simple  she knew after the out of town try outs if she can’t handle it.  Megan can make other appearances thou ? Complaining about high heels ? Give the girl slippers.
Jenn needs to just go to feature roles again

time to let the standbys shine

Updated On: 5/31/25 at 01:44 PM

[east side story]

Posted: 5/31/25 at 1:51pm

If you cannot handle 8 performances and do not have the leverage to have a reduced schedule, theatre is not for you. Yes, they are humans and life happens, but that is the gig. Can’t do it? Don’t sign the contract.

[MemorableUserName]

Posted: 5/31/25 at 2:02pm

We get it. You all think they're either lazy bums who are calling out for no reason or should still perform when they have documented injuries.

This must have been what it was like when Laura Benanti was calling out during Into the Woods for what was later revealed to be a neck injury. Oh, if BWW had been around then.

[east side story]

Posted: 5/31/25 at 2:07pm

MemorableUserName said: "We get it. You allthink they're either lazy bums who are calling out for no reasonor should still perform when they have documented injuries.

This must have been what it was like when Laura Benanti was calling out during Into the Woods for what was later revealed to be a neck injury. Oh, if BWW had been around then."

No, you can know why someone is struggling at work and still be able to think “hmm, perhaps time to move on?” without being a monster.

[Sutton Ross]

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

Oh, if BWW had been around then



 

[WldKingdomHM]

Posted: 5/31/25 at 2:44pm

MemorableUserName said: "We get it. You allthink they're either lazy bums who are calling out for no reasonor should still perform when they have documented injuries.

This must have been what it was like when Laura Benanti was calling out during Into the Woods for what was later revealed to be a neck injury. Oh, if BWW had been around then."

Laura after called out plenty of times in other shows. 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 5/31/25 at 2:56pm

Didn't Hilty also have poor attendance during WICKED?

[east side story]

Posted: 5/31/25 at 3:48pm

ACL2006 said: "Didn't Hilty also have poor attendance during WICKED?"

Unless it was when she did the tour, no. Her attendance was fine in the Broadway production. 

[pablitonizer]

Posted: 5/31/25 at 4:18pm

Saw DBH last night for the third time and it was even better than my last time. Megan and Jen are really fighting for that Tony nomination! Too bad Megan is struggling, she was impeccable last night 

[Bette's Turban]

Posted: 5/31/25 at 5:44pm

The more I see this show the more I wish I had a vote for the Tonys.  I think Jennifer is the star of this season.  Both are fabulous.  And all other nominees have earned their right to be there. But boy oh boy is Jennifer just so delicious in this.

Updated On: 5/31/25 at 05:44 PM

[FolliesCabaret]

Posted: 6/1/25 at 11:51am

WldKingdomHM said: "Laura after called out plenty of times in other shows."

IIRC, the first surgeon she went to didn't fix her neck injury properly, but she didn't know. She also was thrown under the bus by Woods producers and pressured to come back to work early during Nine after the (unbeknownst to her) failed operation. So she continued to perform on Broadway with herniated discs in her neck for 9-ish years. I don't believe it was truly fixed until sometime around In the Next Room, or The Vibrator Play. And the surgeon who ended up doing the correct operation was shocked she could even walk with the state her neck was in.

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 6/1/25 at 12:47pm

Bette's Turban said: "The more I see this show the more I wish I had a vote for the Tonys. I think Jennifer is the star of this season. Both are fabulous. And all other nominees have earned their right to be there. But boy oh boy is Jennifer just so delicious in this."

I agree. Megan definitely is giving her full 100% as Madeline in this on every level but Jennifer’s Helen has the character arc that showcase’s Jennifer’s expansive gifts. As she’s stated, this role encapsulates every showcase role she’s ever played so it’s fully using everything she has to offer as a performer. 

[Skarkster]

Posted: 6/2/25 at 2:40pm

From NYT article released today...the reasoning Megan has been missing a lot of shows. Show should definitely have had more transparency; but I understand since it is medical related, 

TWIST AND SHOUT I was just recently diagnosed with tendinitis in my throat, because of the physical stuff I do with my neck in the show. It pulls on my voice box and I ultimately have to call out of the show if it’s affecting my voice and it’s too painful. 

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/31/nyregion/megan-hilty-tony-awards.html?unlocked_article_code=1.LU8.3toW.IyPYvMrhiNQn&smid=url-share

[MemorableUserName]

Posted: 6/2/25 at 2:51pm

It was posted on the last page at #594, and was met with a distinct lack of sympathy from some who claim she should have known after the Chicago run that she couldn't handle it and sneering about the breakfast dates with her husband.