GRAMMY®-Nominated DEATH BECOMES HER Shines on Broadway with Michelle Williams in a Standout Role

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Dec 18, 2025
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Broadway’s hit musical DEATH BECOMES HER has extended its cultural impact beyond the stage with a Best Musical Theater Album GRAMMY® nomination for Death Becomes Her (Original Broadway Cast Recording), further solidifying its status as one of the most celebrated productions of the season. Based on the beloved 1992 cult classic, the show has been reimagined as a sharp, laugh-out-loud musical comedy, featuring direction and choreography by Tony Award® winner Christopher Gattelli, a book by Marco Pennette, and an original score by Tony® nominees Julia Mattison and Noel Carey. The production has earned widespread acclaim and emerged as the most-nominated show of the year, praised by critics as “a perfect musical comedy” and “the most fun night out on Broadway.”

At the heart of DEATH BECOMES HER is a deliciously dark story of rivalry, vanity, and immortality, centered on lifelong frenemies Madeline Ashton and Helen Sharp. When a mysterious woman enters their orbit offering eternal youth at a cost, the result is a fast-moving, irreverent spectacle fueled by big laughs, bold visuals, and fearless performances. The cast recording has taken on a life of its own, amassing millions of streams and generating viral moments online, helping the show reach new audiences well beyond the theater district.

The ensemble is led by standout performances from Tony Award® nominees Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard, alongside fellow Tony® nominee Christopher Sieber, and GRAMMY® Award winner Michelle Williams, who brings commanding presence to the role of Viola Van Horn. Williams—best known as a founding member of Destiny’s Child, one of the most influential and successful vocal groups of all time—adds a powerful layer of musical legacy to the production. Her transition from global pop stages to Broadway highlights the show’s unique crossover appeal, blending theatrical excellence with mainstream cultural impact in a way few productions achieve.