DEATH BECOMES HER Reviews - Page 38

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 1/16/26 at 10:33pm

HaveAGoodShow said: "Break legs to Betsy Wolfe tonight on her debut as Madeline! I can’t wait to see what she does with the role.

If anyone’s there tonight, please report back!"

I was there tonight. There was a tech hold about 30 seconds into the show. The opening music played, Williams rose out of the pit, stood there for ten seconds, and then there was about a five minute hold before the show resumed.

As for Betsy Wolfe… I’m hesitant to base too much on a first performance as a replacement in a challenging role. I will say that while she did a good job tonight, I think there’s plenty of room for her to grow and settle into the role a bit more.

She plays the role much more girlish than Megan Hilty. The jokes that Hilty landed effortlessly felt a tad forced when delivered by Wolfe tonight.

It’s no easy feat to replace in a role like this, and I do think she’s off to a solid start. With more performances under her belt, I’m sure she will get the comedic timing down. I’d say right now she’s about 70% of the way there.

[AlmostFamous3]

Posted: 1/17/26 at 12:03pm

I agree, she was good but she very clearly hasn’t found her footing yet. It’ll take time, her first rehearsal with the principal cast was just a couple of days ago. If this is what she can do in her first performance, a month from now I’m sure the comedy will land better and she’ll be outstanding. I always find it terrifying how little rehearsal time replacements get before performing in front of 1,500 people.

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 1/17/26 at 3:22pm

After trying 3 times to see Megan (my husband went to school with her) we forgot about trying. I'm seeing the matinee tomorrow and I love Betsy, so I'm really excited.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/17/26 at 5:12pm

Is Wolfe doing all 8 performances or is Dee still deemed the alternate and doing one show/week?