Death Becomes Her (Original Broadway Cast)

The Price of Staying Young

“Death Becomes Her”—death, becomes her.

This musical is adapted from the classic 1992 comedy film of the same name, about two women who drink a magic potion to stay young forever.

But this is not a simple “fairy tale.” It is a witty, satirical black comedy—about beauty, jealousy, and the absurd lengths people go to avoid growing old.

Two Leading Ladies

Megan Hilty plays Madeline—the vain, self-centered faded star. Jennifer Simard plays Helen—the bookish woman Madeline stole everything from.

Both are Broadway comedy masters. Hilty’s voice is glorious, rendering Madeline’s “elegant on the surface, frantic within” quality to the full; Simard’s timing and physical comedy turn Helen from a pitiful creature into an avenging goddess.

Earworm Melodies

This soundtrack’s music is hailed as “highly catchy.” Those singable choruses will stay in your head for days.

Julia Mattison and Noel Carey’s songs are full of Broadway wit and satire. Numbers like “For the Gaze” wrap sharp critique in gorgeous melody—about women, beauty, and the anxiety of aging.

This is a work that makes you laugh, yet also feel a certain sting.

Why Listen

This soundtrack received wide critical acclaim in 2025 and was named among the year’s best cast recordings.

If you like musicals with dark humor, this is an unmissable album. It’s not the type to move you to tears—it’s the type to make you laugh out loud, and then sit in thought after the laughter.

Further Listening

If you enjoy 2025’s Broadway comedies, Maybe Happy Ending and the Gypsy revival are both worth hearing.