Hilty & Simard to lead DEATH BECOMES HER in Chicago spring 2024; Broadway in the fall — Page 5

jacobsnchz14 said: "Christopher Sieber will play Ernest Menville

https://x.com/DeathBecomesBwy/status/1764671576992055705?s=20"

That's some perfect casting. He and Simard were great together in Company.

Have to think they’ll announce Kevin Smith Kirkwood with the ensemble and swings sooner rather than later. 

EDSOSLO858 said: "Have to think they’ll announce Kevin Smith Kirkwood with the ensemble and swings sooner rather than later."

They announced the full ensemble today and he was not included.

BrodyFosse123 said: "Here’s hoping DEATH BECOMES HER: The Musical (V.1) hits it out of the park in Chicago from the get-go and not need a full revamp before Broadway. A top notch cast doesn’t guarantee an excellent show so it’s up to the creative team to whip up an excellent show that eventually showcase thestellar cast. As seen countless times before, a top notch cast can’t salvage a crappy show."

Talented cast, but not a ticket-seller in the bunch. 

DaveyG said: "BrodyFosse123 said: "Here’s hoping DEATH BECOMES HER: The Musical (V.1) hits it out of the park in Chicago from the get-go and not need a full revamp before Broadway. A top notch cast doesn’t guarantee an excellent show so it’s up to the creative team to whip up an excellent show that eventually showcase thestellar cast. As seen countless times before, a top notch cast can’t salvage a crappy show."

Talented cast, but not a ticket-seller in the bunch."

The main selling point of this is obviously the title, so what does it matter if there aren't household names in it?

Kad said: "The main selling point of this is obviously the title, so what does it matter if there aren't household names in it?"

I assume they are hoping the show itself takes off in a way that it can be the star, due to the production and the written material. Like Kinky Boots or Matilda did. It's a good concept for a musical, but as far as movie-musical adaptations go, this title is close to meaningless. Remember how well the musical adaptations of GROUNDHOG DAY and MRS. DOUBTFIRE and ROCKY sold? 😜

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Kad said: "The main selling point of this is obviously the title, so what does it matter if there aren't household names in it?"

I assume they are hoping the show itself takes off in a way that it can be the star, due to the production and the written material. Like Kinky Boots or Matilda did.It's a good concept for a musical, but as far as movie-musical adaptations go, this title is close to meaningless. Remember how well the musical adaptations of GROUNDHOG DAY and MRS. DOUBTFIRE and ROCKY sold? 😜"

Also, we're no longer in a world where a show has much time to slowly build when the weekly running costs are most likely over $900,000 with a capitalization of 20+ million dollars. 

Updated On: 3/4/24 at 11:41 AM

Dolly80 said: "She was dreadful in Aida. Not impressed by this casting at all.

When did you see her in Aida, 2003 or 2016?

Also, Williams is from the Chicago area. 

 

I was going to see it regardless but the casting has me excited! Former Destiny’s Child in a brand new musical? I’m sold!

RW3 said: "Dolly80 said: "She was dreadful in Aida. Not impressed by this casting at all.

When did you see her in Aida, 2003 or 2016?

Also, Williams is from the Chicago area.

"

2003. 
clearly everyone else they asked said no.

I heard some ramblings they want the majestic 

I have zero faith this will be any good. I'm just here for a belt fest and in that sense Michelle is a perfect for me. Don't care if she can act her way out of a paper bag, the lady can sing. I still don't think that role calls for expansion but we'll see. I'm hoping Hilty gets soprano moments. Madeline Ashton is a character where you could milk both sides of her voice.

Call_me_jorge said: "Have they announced the design team yet? Curious who is doing the set for this.

Edit: Found it! It’s Derek McLane. I’ve been a big fan of his designs in the past, so I trust it’ll be marvelous."

Ugh I thought I couldn’t have been more excited for this. YESSSS