DEATH BECOMES HER Reviews - Page 27

[Jarethan]

Posted: 6/10/25 at 3:52pm

abcd12 said: "At this point, it’s a given that everything is “okay.”No one is dying.

I’m sorry, not to be unsympathetic, but the two of them need to either show up to their JOBS or the production needs to announcea formal schedule. I don’t understand how this has gone on for so long.

Sh*t like this makes me miss Michael Riedel, I fear."

Ain't that the truth re Reidel.  There are people on this board making excuses for them constantly.  To those people I have a question...if you missed as many days work as they have, would you have been placed on formal warning or fired by now.  There are a lot of people in this world who have very physical jobs who would long ago have been fired.  

[JSquared2]

Posted: 6/10/25 at 3:54pm

ACL2006 said: "Odds are they start calling out more since the Tony's are done and neither Hilty, Simard or the show won."

What are "the Tony's" done with?  And which Tonys are we talking about --- Soprano?  Danza? Bennett?

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 6/10/25 at 4:15pm

A friend traveled internationally to see it. Obviously she knew that she might not get to see them so she’s not throwing a tantrum or anything, but she specifically chose a Tuesday night thinking “well, at least they’ll have been off the day before so…”

 

this really has gone on too long.

[CukorLover]

Posted: 6/10/25 at 4:22pm

That slipshod, hard-to-hear Tony Awards performance did the show no favors either.

[MemorableUserName]

Posted: 6/10/25 at 4:51pm

Jarethan said: "Ain't that the truth re Reidel. There are people on this board making excuses for them constantly. To those people I have a question...if you missed as many days work as they have, would you have been placed on formal warning or fired by now. There are a lot of people in this world who have very physical jobs who would long ago have been fired."

Hilty at least seems to have a medical reason caused by this job, as already discussed in the thread. While I wouldn't be surprised in America today at the idea of someone being fired because they missed work due to an injury sustained on that job, I would consider it pretty lousy.

[Huss417]

Posted: 6/10/25 at 4:57pm

JSquared2 said: "ACL2006 said: "Odds are they start calling out more since the Tony's are done and neither Hilty, Simard or the show won."

What are "the Tony's" done with? And which Tonys are we talking about --- Soprano? Danza? Bennett?"

You know what they mean. This has been old for years on here.

[binau]

Posted: 6/10/25 at 5:00pm

Megan is injured, it sucks but life happens. It isn't her fault that the Producers don't announce a fixed alternate schedule - that's on The Producers (to be fair, it also might be the case that the nature of Megan's injury means that it's hard for her to predict when she will be out or not that a fixed schedule would require). Also, they will exchange and refund. So while they risk disappointing audiences, I wouldn't say they are ripping them off. 

So it's a bit if a ****ty situation for everyone. Would you prefer Megan leave the show? Maybe for her own health she should consider it. Yes, it's true that the bare minimum requirement for a Broadway actor is to turn up to work. But no one wants this, no one is enjoying this. The human body has its limits and Megan is at her limits. She is the first one to admit this, as she did publicly. 

For all we know Jennifer also has an injury or other strain. It's not a good situation but it seems difficult. I don't believe Jennifer has ever had problems before, she is in the role of her career right now I think if she could be there she would. 

 

Updated On: 6/10/25 at 05:00 PM

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 6/10/25 at 5:04pm

binau said: "Megan is injured, it sucks but life happens. It isn't her fault that the Producers don't announce a fixed alternate schedule - that's on The Producers (to be fair, it also might be the case that the nature of Megan's injury means that it's hard for her to predict when she will be out or not that a fixed schedule would require). Also, they will exchange and refund. So while they risk disappointing audiences, I wouldn't say they are ripping them off.

So it's a bit if a ****ty situation for everyone. Would you prefer Megan leave the show? Maybe for her own health she should consider it. Yes, it's true that the bare minimum requirement for a Broadway actor is to turn up to work. But no one wants this, no one is enjoying this. The human body has its limits and Megan is at her limits. She is the first one to admit this, as she did publicly.

For all we know Jennifer also has an injury or other strain. It's not a good situation but it seems difficult. I don't believe Jennifer has ever had problems before, she is in the role of her career right now I think if she could be there she would.

"

I don’t fault either of them. I felt the producers who have not figured out an alternate schedule for them and given them what they clearly need.

[kdogg36]

Posted: 6/10/25 at 5:06pm

JSquared2 said: "What are "the Tony's" done with? And which Tonys are we talking about --- Soprano? Danza? Bennett?"

Did you actually have any difficulty understanding what was intended? Or have you mistaken an internet message board for an English class? 

(We clearly each have our own pet peeves.)

[DAME]

Posted: 6/10/25 at 5:29pm

JSquared2 said: "SmokeyLady said: "Maybe they will announce an official alternate schedule now. Their names are still above the title. So until that also changes; you are entitled to a refund or an adjustment in price of your tickets."



Refund or exchange -- yes --"adjustment" in price, no. There's no haggling involved in these situations."

Actually, there is.  When we went again earlier this month Jen was out.  In our circumstance we got a refund and walked over to TKTS and got similar seats for half price.  But if you go on line you will see that these theaters offer dynamic pricing .  Prices ( not always) tend to be lowered when above the title actors are out. You just have to be smart .  Hey, it’s your money. Talk to the box office.  Don’t be shy. 

Updated On: 6/10/25 at 05:29 PM

[JSquared2]

Posted: 6/10/25 at 5:37pm

DAME said: "JSquared2 said: "SmokeyLady said: "Maybe they will announce an official alternate schedule now. Their names are still above the title. So until that also changes; you are entitled to a refund or an adjustment in price of your tickets."



Refund or exchange -- yes --"adjustment" in price, no. There's no haggling involved in these situations."

Actually, there is. When we went again earlier this month Jen was out. In our circumstance we got a refund and walked over to TKTS and got similar seats for half price. But if you go on line you will see that these theaters offer dynamic pricing . Prices ( not always) tend to be lowered when above the title actors are out. You just have to be smart . Hey, it’s your money. Talk to the box office. Don’t be shy."

 

Everything you say is true -- but that's not what the post is about.  There is no "adjustment is price" from the box office -- but of course you are always free to look for better deals, wait for dynamic pricing to lower the prices, go on Theatr, etc.  But no box office on Broadway will give you a rebate if you walk up (or call) and say "I see that the prices came down since I bought my ticket so now I want the lower price".  

[DAME]

Posted: 6/10/25 at 5:46pm

JSquared2 said: "DAME said: "JSquared2 said: "SmokeyLady said: "Maybe they will announce an official alternate schedule now. Their names are still above the title. So until that also changes; you are entitled to a refund or an adjustment in price of your tickets."



Refund or exchange -- yes --"adjustment" in price, no. There's no haggling involved in these situations."

Actually, there is. When we went again earlier this month Jen was out. In our circumstance we got a refund and walked over to TKTS and got similar seats for half price. But if you go on line you will see that these theaters offer dynamic pricing . Prices ( not always) tend to be lowered when above the title actors are out. You just have to be smart . Hey, it’s your money. Talk to the box office. Don’t be shy."



Everything you say is true -- but that's not what the post is about. There is no "adjustment is price" fromthe box office -- but of course you are always free to look for better deals, waitfor dynamic pricing to lower the prices, go on Theatr, etc. But no box office on Broadway will give you a rebate if you walk up (or call) and say "I see that the prices came down since I bought my ticket so now I want the lower price"."

Ask for a refund and re-buy your ticket when above the title actors are out.

Updated On: 6/10/25 at 05:46 PM

[JSquared2]

Posted: 6/10/25 at 5:48pm

DAME said: "JSquared2 said: "DAME said: "JSquared2 said: "SmokeyLady said: "Maybe they will announce an official alternate schedule now. Their names are still above the title. So until that also changes; you are entitled to a refund or an adjustment in price of your tickets."



Refund or exchange -- yes --"adjustment" in price, no. There's no haggling involved in these situations."

Actually, there is. When we went again earlier this month Jen was out. In our circumstance we got a refund and walked over to TKTS and got similar seats for half price. But if you go on line you will see that these theaters offer dynamic pricing . Prices ( not always) tend to be lowered when above the title actors are out. You just have to be smart . Hey, it’s your money. Talk to the box office. Don’t be shy."



Everything you say is true -- but that's not what the post is about. There is no "adjustment is price" fromthe box office -- but of course you are always free to look for better deals, waitfor dynamic pricing to lower the prices, go on Theatr, etc. But no box office on Broadway will give you a rebate if you walk up (or call) and say "I see that the prices came down since I bought my ticket so now I want the lower price"."

Ask for a refund and re-buy your ticket."

 

Sure, why don't you give that method a try and let us know how it works out for you.  

 

[DAME]

Posted: 6/10/25 at 5:51pm

JSquared2 said: "DAME said: "JSquared2 said: "DAME said: "JSquared2 said: "SmokeyLady said: "Maybe they will announce an official alternate schedule now. Their names are still above the title. So until that also changes; you are entitled to a refund or an adjustment in price of your tickets."



Refund or exchange -- yes --"adjustment" in price, no. There's no haggling involved in these situations."

Actually, there is. When we went again earlier this month Jen was out. In our circumstance we got a refund and walked over to TKTS and got similar seats for half price. But if you go on line you will see that these theaters offer dynamic pricing . Prices ( not always) tend to be lowered when above the title actors are out. You just have to be smart . Hey, it’s your money. Talk to the box office. Don’t be shy."



Everything you say is true -- but that's not what the post is about. There is no "adjustment is price" fromthe box office -- but of course you are always free to look for better deals, waitfor dynamic pricing to lower the prices, go on Theatr, etc. But no box office on Broadway will give you a rebate if you walk up (or call) and say "I see that the prices came down since I bought my ticket so now I want the lower price"."

Ask for a refund and re-buy your ticket."



Sure, why don't you give that method a try and let us know how it works out for you.

"

I have .  More than once .  Actually a few times throughout the years.  My earliest recollection actually was when Patti was out of War Paint .  They credit your credit card and then re charge you for the new price.

[Bette's Turban]

Posted: 6/10/25 at 6:15pm

We did the same thing for DBH.  You march yourself right to the box office and don’t act like a tourist . 

[n2nbaby]

Posted: 6/10/25 at 6:24pm

DAME said: "JSquared2 said: "DAME said: "JSquared2 said: "DAME said: "JSquared2 said: "SmokeyLady said: "Maybe they will announce an official alternate schedule now. Their names are still above the title. So until that also changes; you are entitled to a refund or an adjustment in price of your tickets."



Refund or exchange -- yes --"adjustment" in price, no. There's no haggling involved in these situations."

Actually, there is. When we went again earlier this month Jen was out. In our circumstance we got a refund and walked over to TKTS and got similar seats for half price. But if you go on line you will see that these theaters offer dynamic pricing . Prices ( not always) tend to be lowered when above the title actors are out. You just have to be smart . Hey, it’s your money. Talk to the box office. Don’t be shy."



Everything you say is true -- but that's not what the post is about. There is no "adjustment is price" fromthe box office -- but of course you are always free to look for better deals, waitfor dynamic pricing to lower the prices, go on Theatr, etc. But no box office on Broadway will give you a rebate if you walk up (or call) and say "I see that the prices came down since I bought my ticket so now I want the lower price"."

Ask for a refund and re-buy your ticket."



Sure, why don't you give that method a try and let us know how it works out for you.

"

I have . More than once . Actually a few times throughout the years. My earliest recollection actually was when Patti was out of War Paint . They credit your credit card and then re charge you for the new price."

I returned my $200 tickets to Old Friends when Lea was out and then bought second row rush tickets for $49 lmao

[Papi2013]

Posted: 6/10/25 at 6:26pm

If memory serves me right I did it for Dolls House Pt 2 a few years ago.  

[ACL2006]

Posted: 6/10/25 at 6:41pm

So Robyn Hurder as Hilty's replacement in November?

[Robbie2]

Posted: 6/10/25 at 6:51pm

And the story goes on as both Hilty and Simard are out again tonight. Is Simard ok as she was at the TONYS but has been out of the show since Friday 5 days off!? Experiencing TONY blues?

Updated On: 6/10/25 at 06:51 PM

[theatergoer3]

Posted: 6/10/25 at 6:56pm

ACL2006 said: "So Robyn Hurder as Hilty's replacement in November?"

Would be terrific. Or her doing Chorus Line. 

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 6/11/25 at 10:47am

They are both out of BOTH shows today. 

This is insulting, TBH. I really enjoyed both of their performances, but there should be some kind of Tony eligibility stipulation that says you must be present for a certain percentage of performances in order to receive a nomination. 

Updated On: 6/11/25 at 10:47 AM

[MemorableUserName]

Posted: 6/11/25 at 10:56am

.WiCkEDrOcKS said: "They are both out of BOTH shows today.

This is insulting, TBH. I really enjoyedboth of their performances, but there should be some kind of Tony eligibility stipulation that says you must be present for a certain percentage of performancesin order to receive a nomination."
 

The rules say they have to appear in at least 32 performances if a show opens prior to April 15 and at least 8 if after that but before the end of season/nomination deadline. Hard percentages seem like they would punish people if they experience illnesses and injury. Even if they were implemented, how would missing performances not just after the Tony nominations, but the actual awards, work? They should have their nominations rescinded for not appearing after the awards? There should be strings on nominations in perpetuity?

Updated On: 6/11/25 at 10:56 AM

[abcd12]

Posted: 6/11/25 at 11:02am

WiCkEDrOcKS said: "They are both out of BOTH shows today.

This is insulting, TBH. I really enjoyedboth of their performances, but there should be some kind of Tony eligibility stipulation that says you must be present for a certain percentage of performancesin order to receive a nomination."

Agree, 100%. This is truly absurd. 

[Midnight Radio]

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

For those that were also around to remember, I'm curious how Hilty & Simard's absences stack up to Sara Ramirez in Spamalot. At that time, there was a lot of rumor that Sara was not being asked to renew their contract and even some speculation that they were subsequently blacklisted, from what I recall.

Updated On: 6/11/25 at 11:11 AM

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 6/11/25 at 11:40am

MemorableUserName said: ".WiCkEDrOcKS said: "They are both out of BOTH shows today.

This is insulting, TBH. I really enjoyedboth of their performances, but there should be some kind of Tony eligibility stipulation that says you must be present for a certain percentage of performancesin order to receive a nomination."


The rules say they have to appear in at least 32 performances if a show opens prior to April 15 and at least 8 if after that but before the end of season/nomination deadline. Hard percentages seem like they would punish people if they experienceillnesses and injury. Even if they were implemented, how would missing performances not just after the Tony nominations, but the actual awards, work? They should have their nominations rescinded for not appearing after the awards? There should be strings on nominations in perpetuity?"

I was just throwing out a thought that came to my mind. I am not a Tony adjudicator and I didn’t think about every single loophole, intricacy, and implication here. Sue me. 

To be more precise and pointed, frankly I think Megan should have been ineligible this year based on how many performances she missed. Of course there are exceptions (illness, injuries, etc) - but she is really pushing it. And Simard isn’t too much better, FWIW. 

Updated On: 6/11/25 at 11:40 AM