Step behind the curtain and learn about the creation of this cult favorite musical kicking off our 2026-27 KeyBank Broadway Series and launching its North American tour at Playhouse Square.
Crafting the Choreography
As Death Becomes Her pays homage to classic films and musicals that came before, it also features a similar structure to other big blockbuster musicals, including a dance-heavy and glitzy opening number. Hear from Director and Choreography Christoper Gatteli as he breaks down the dance moves and all of the Easter eggs featured in one the show's most memorable song, "For The Gaze":
Behind the Music
Composers Noel Carey and Julia Mattison made their Broadway debuts with Death Becomes Her and walked away with a Tony Award® nomination for Best Music and Lyrics, as well as a Grammy Award® nomination for Best Musical Theatre Album of 2025. Watch as they break down the first song they wrote for the show, "Falling Apart":
Death Becomes Her By the Numbers
Although Death Becomes Her has closed on Broadway, the show had an impressive run in New York! Below are just a few key figures held by this blockbuster musical:
- Broadway Venue: The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
- Previews Began: October 23, 2024
- Opening Night: November 21, 2024
- Closing Night: June 28, 2026
- Total Performances: 666 regular performances and 27 previews
- Total Attendance / Sales: Over 900,000 tickets sold!
- Total Grosses: $102,527,828
- Highest Weekly Gross: $1,629,743 (week ending January 4, 2026)