| DEATH BECOMES HER Announces Full Broadway Cast! | |
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| FULL BROADWAY CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT FOR DEATH BECOMES HER BEGINNING PERFORMANCES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2024 AT BROADWAY'S LUNT-FONTANNE THEATRE Stars MEGAN HILTY, JENNIFER SIMARD CHRISTOPHER SIEBER and MICHELLE WILLIAMS are joined by Marija Abney, Lauren Celentano, Sarita Colon, Kaleigh Cronin, Natalie Charle Ellis, Taurean Everett, Michael Graceffa, Neil Haskell, Kolton Krouse, Josh Lamon, Sarah Meahl, Ximone Rose, Sir Brock Warren, Bud Weber, Ryan Worsing, Warren Yang, Kyle Brown, Lakota Knuckle, Johanna Moise, and Amy Quanbeck Book by MARCO PENNETTE Music & Lyrics by JULIA MATTISON and NOEL CAREY Directed and Choreographed by CHRISTOPHER GATTELLI Performances begin Wednesday, October 23, 2024 Opening Thursday, November 21, 2024 At the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway DeathBecomesHer.com (NEW YORK, NY) Universal Theatrical Group is proud to announce—on the 32nd Anniversary of the release of smash-hit film—the full casting for the Broadway premiere of the drop-dead hilarious new musical comedy DEATH BECOMES HER starring Tony Award nominees Megan Hilty (Wicked, "Smash"), Jennifer Simard (Company, Disaster!), Christopher Sieber (Spamalot, Company), and Grammy® Award winner Michelle Williams (Destiny's Child, Chicago), which begins preview performances Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street, NYC). Opening on Thursday, November 21, 2024, DEATH BECOMES HER will feature Marija Abney, Lauren Celentano, Sarita Colon, Kaleigh Cronin, Natalie Charle Ellis, Taurean Everett, Michael Graceffa, Neil Haskell, Kolton Krouse, Josh Lamon, Sarah Meahl, Ximone Rose, Sir Brock Warren, Bud Weber, Ryan Worsing, and Warren Yang. Kyle Brown, Lakota Knuckle, Johanna Moise, and Amy Quanbeck join as swings. Directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli, Death Becomes Her features a book by Marco Pennette, and an original score by Julia Mattison & Noel Carey. Tickets for DEATH BECOMES HER at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre are available at BroadwayDirect.com Madeline Ashton is the most beautiful actress (just ask her) ever to grace the stage and screen. Helen Sharp is the long-suffering author (just ask her) who lives in her shadow. They have always been the best of frenemies… until Madeline steals Helen's fiancé away. As Helen plots revenge and Madeline clings to her rapidly fading star, their world is suddenly turned upside down by Viola Van Horn, a mysterious woman with a secret that's to die for. After one sip of Viola's magical potion, Madeline and Helen begin a new era of life (and death) with their youth and beauty restored…and a grudge to last eternity. Life's a bitch and then you die. Or not! DEATH BECOMES HER features scenic design by two-time Tony Award winner Derek McLane, costume design by Tony Award winner Paul Tazewell, lighting design by Tony Award winner Justin Townsend, sound design by Tony Award winner Peter Hylenski, hair and wig design by two-time Drama Desk Award winner Charles LaPointe, make-up design by Joe Dulude II, fight direction by Drama Desk Award winner Thomas Schall, with music supervision by Drama Desk Award winner Mary-Mitchell Campbell, orchestrations by three-time Tony Award winner Doug Besterman, dance & incidental music arrangements by Tony Award nominee Sam Davis, music direction by Ben Cohn, casting by Tara Rubin Casting, production stage management by Rachel Sterner, and general management by 321 Theatrical Management. Marcia Goldberg serves as Executive Producer. DEATH BECOMES HER is produced by Universal Theatrical Group (UTG), overseen by Jimmy Horowitz (Chairman of Business Affairs and Operations, NBCUniversal), and led by Lowe Cunningham (Vice President of Creative Development and Production, Universal Theatrical Group). DEATH BECOMES HER played a critically acclaimed limited engagement at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre from Sunday, May 19, through Sunday, June 2, 2024. DEATH BECOMES HER is based on the Universal Pictures 1992 film, written by David Koepp and Martin Donovan, directed by Robert Zemeckis. BIOGRAPHIES MEGAN HILTY (Madeline Ashton) is an American singer and actor, most recognizable for her portrayal of Ivy Lynn in NBC's musical drama "Smash." A Tony Award nominee, she is a dynamic performer both on stage and on screen. She starred in "Patsy & Loretta" on Lifetime, for which she received a Critics Choice Award nomination for Best Actress. Hilty's television credits include Hulu's "Difficult People," the final season of CBS's "The Good Wife," as well as "The Good Fight" for CBS All Access. On stage, she is known for her Broadway performances as Glinda the Good Witch in Wicked, Doralee Rhodes in 9 to 5: The Musical, and her Tony-nominated role as Brooke Ashton in Noises Off. Hilty is married to singer/songwriter Brian Gallagher, and they have two children. JENNIFER SIMARD (Helen Sharp) is a two-time Tony Award, five-time Drama Desk Award, three-time Drama League Award, and Lucille Lortel Award nominee. She is also a co-host of "The Golden Girls Deep Dive Podcast," which is now available for streaming. Her Broadway credits include Once Upon a One More Time (Stepmother); Company (Sarah; Tony nomination); Mean Girls (Mrs. Heron/Ms. Norbury/Mrs. George); Disaster! (Sister Mary Downey; Tony nomination); Hello, Dolly! (Ernestina); The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (opposite Mo Rocca); and the companies of Sister Act and Shrek the Musical. Off-Broadway credits include the original companies of Forbidden Broadway: SVU; The Thing About Men; and I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change. Film credits include Somewhere in Queens, The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas, Wish You Were Dead, and Sisters. Television credits include "Girls5eva," "The Good Wife," "Law & Order," "Law & Order: SVU," "The King of Queens," and "Younger." CHRISTOPHER SIEBER (Ernest Menville) started performing shows in his parents' living room, where he was a triumph at age 7 in "The Christopher Comedy Cavalcade of 1976," seen by both his parents and unsuspecting neighbors driving by. Then he went immediately to Broadway, where he has been for almost three decades. He has starred in Company, The Prom, Matilda, Pippin, La Cage aux Folles, Shrek (Tony, Drama Desk, Drama League, Outer Critics noms), Monty Python's Spamalot (Tony nom and West End Production), Chicago, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Into the Woods, Beauty and the Beast, and Triumph of Love. Television: "Blue Bloods," "Law and Order: SVU," "The Good Wife," "The Good Fight," "Elementary," "Ed," "Sex and the City," "Pushing Daisies," "It's All Relative," "Two of a Kind," and lots of daytime TV, like "Guiding Light," "All My Children," and "Another World," where his many recurring characters never went anywhere…. MICHELLE WILLIAMS (Viola Van Horn) is a Grammy Award–winning singer/songwriter, author, actress, mental health advocate, entrepreneur, designer, television host, and member of one of the most successful recording groups of all time, Destiny's Child. She has made notable appearances in theater productions, including her role as Roxie Hart on Broadway in Chicago, for which she received critical acclaim. She has also been involved in multiple television and film projects, showcasing her dynamic personality and engaging presence. In addition to her artistic talents, Michelle is renowned for her advocacy work, particularly in mental health awareness. She has bravely shared her own struggles with depression and has become a vocal advocate for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues. She authored the book Checking In: How Getting Real About Depression Saved My Life and Can Save Yours and created a follow-up guided journal called The Daily Check-In: A 60-Day Journey to Finding Your Strength, Faith, and Wholeness. Further delving into her experiences, she hosts a podcast titled Checking In, where she explores mental health with special guests. Michelle's career continues to flourish, with new projects in music, acting, and advocacy. She remains a beloved figure in the entertainment industry, admired for her talent, resilience, and commitment to making a positive impact both on and off the stage. MARIJA ABNEY (Ensemble). BFA from The Ailey School/Fordham University & MA from NYU's TISCH. Film/tv credits include Black Panther, Avengers, A Killer Romance, Twisted Marriage Therapist, "Jamaal." Theater credits include: The Lion King, The Cher Show, After Midnight. She's founder of @thesoapboxpresents, has produced over 50 performances, and has paid over 180 artists. IG: @marija_abney. LAUREN CELENTANO (Ensemble) is thrilled to be in her first ever OBC! Last seen in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway! Previous credits include: the national tours of Escape To Margaritaville and A Bronx Tale, The Cher Show at the Ogunquit Playhouse and Nickel Mines (Mary Liz Miller) at ACT of CT. Lauren was the first American to be cast on "Amici di Maria de Filippi" (Season 17), the extremely popular and longest running Italian TV talent competition show with millions of viewers each year. After 8 months of competing as a dance contestant and going on to become a finalist, Lauren emerged as the winner of the dance category, as well as the prestigious Critic's choice award. Lauren gained hundreds of thousands of supporters in Italy and was able to travel the country teaching dance classes, holding meet and greets and performing at distinguished events. All the love to her family, Nick, and everyone who has believed in her along the way. For Grammy. SARITA COLON (Ensemble). Broadway Debut! Tour/Regional: On Your Feet (National Tour), In the Heights (Tuts, Broadway at Music Circus). TV/Film: "Jimmy Fallon," "SNL," "The Kelly Clarkson Show," "The Talk," "Macy's Parade," "Kennedy Center Honors," "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," "Modern Love," "Godfather of Harlem," Met Gala "Anthology in Fashion," "America's Got Talent." Endless gratitude to god and the love and support of my family, friends and Sam! @sariri15 KALEIGH CRONIN (Ensemble). Original Broadway Casts: Bad Cinderella, Mrs. Doubtfire, Summer (Giorgio), A Bronx Tale, Cabaret (Lulu u/s Sally Bowles). National Tour: Jersey Boys (Lorraine). Encores! Once Upon A Mattress, Sacramento Music Circus' Drowsy Chaperone (Janet), MTWichita's Sunset Boulevard (Betty). "ZOOM" on PBSKids TV. Proud CMU grad. Eternally grateful! @kaleigh_cronin kaleighcronin.com NATALIE CHARLE ELLIS (Ensemble). Broadway: Beetlejuice (standby Barbara/ Delia), School of Rock (u/s Rosalie and Patty) and Les Miserables (2014). Other favorites: Kimberley Akimbo (Atlantic Theatre Co - standby Patty/ Debra). Forbidden Broadway Alive and Kicking (Off-Broadway), 9-5 the Musical (First National Tour - Missy, u/s Judy Bernley) and "Master of None" (Netflix). www.NatalieCharleEllis.com TAUREAN EVERETT (Ensemble). Broadway: Moulin Rouge!, The Cher Show (Mackie Assistant), Miss Saigon, Mamma Mia! (Eddie). National Tour/Regional: Priscilla QOTD (First Nat'l), Swept Away (Arena Stage/Berkeley Rep), Guys and Dolls (Carnegie Hall), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey II in drag, Berkshire Theatre), Can-Can, Damn Yankees, Curtains, Peter Pan (Paper Mill Playhouse). Film/TV: "Project Runway" (Model), "RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars" (Promo Model), "The Amber Ruffin Show" (Featured Performer). Instagram: @taureanje MICHAEL GRACEFFA (Ensemble). TV/Film: Fire Island, "Welcome to Chippendales", "The Minx," "Fantasmas." Broadway: The Cher Show, Aladdin. Tours: Aladdin, Matilda, Catch Me if You Can! Thanks and love to Team Gattelli, Ian Ames at TMT, and his supportive parents. Proud Vassar College Alum '04 @mikey_graceffa NEIL HASKELL (Ensemble). National Tour: Hamilton (King George) Broadway: Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast), Tuck Everlasting (OBC), Bring It on (Steven, OBC), Cinderella, 9 to 5 (OBC), The Times They Are A-Changin' (OBC). Off Broadway: Altar Boyz. TV/Film: "Station 19," "Glee," "SYTYCD," Rock of Ages, The American Mall." Thanks, and love to my family! Insta @NeilHaskell KOLTON KROUSE (Ensemble). Broadway: Bob Fosse's Dancin' (Principal), CATS (Tumblebrutus). Film: Smile 2, Queens of the Dead, CATS. Regional: Freddie Falls In Love (The Joyce). Television: "Up Here," "Fosse/Verdon," "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver," "Étoile." Music Videos: "Rebound" by Tayla Parx, "Boo Riley" by Boo Riley. Education: The Juilliard School. Fred Astaire Award and Chita Rivera Recipient. @KoltonKrouse JOSH LAMON (Ensemble). TV/FILM: Here Today (Dir. Billy Crystal), "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," "The Blacklist," "The Good Fight," "30 Rock," "Deadbeat," "Inside Amy Schumer". BROADWAY: The Prom, Groundhog Day, Finding Neverland, Elf and Hair. TOUR: Wicked and Hair (Helen Hayes Award) Shakespeare In The Park: Into The Woods Encores! A New Brain. Instagram: @Josh.Lamon SARAH MEAHL (Ensemble). Broadway: Bad Cinderella, Kiss Me, Kate!, Hello, Dolly! Cirque du Soleil's Paramour. Off-Broadway: Black No More, NY City Center Encores! Standard Time, Speakeasy Timesquare. TV/Film: "Isn't it Romantic?" Disney, "Barney." Sarah teaches "Meahl in Heels" at Steps on Broadway & Broadway Dance Center. @happymeahl XIMONE ROSE (Ensemble). She/They. New Orleans native. U-Mich Musical Theatre Program (GO BLUE!). Broadway: Lempicka, Once On This Island. Off-Broadway: Only Gold, We're Gonna Die. Tour: Into the Woods, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Regional: Lempicka, Life After, Macbeth in Stride. CGF Talent. @SimoneWithAnX stream their music on all platforms! SIR BROCK WARREN (Ensemble) is a multidisciplinary artist. Select Credits: Paradise Square (Broadway); Ain't Too Proud (Broadway); TINA: The Tina Turner Musical (1st National); Jelly's Last Jam (Encores City Center); Oliver! (Encores City Center); The Harder They Come (The Public, Off Broadway); and Dundu Dole. Education: MBA, MS, BFA. Connect: @only1sirbrock Agent: CTG BUD WEBER (Ensemble). is thrilled to be part of this show. Previous credits: The Prom (1st National Tour), The Book of Mormon (Broadway, 1st National Tour, New Zealand), Something Rotten! (Broadway), Aladdin (Broadway), Wicked (Broadway, 1st National Tour). Thanks to the creative team, HCKR, his family and Tom for all their support. @budwebs RYAN WORSING (Ensemble). Broadway: The Music Man; Hello, Dolly!; The Cher Show; Finding Neverland; Chicago; White Christmas; Shrek. NYC/Regional: City Center Encores; Paper Mill Playhouse; Old Globe; Sacramento Music Circus; KC Starlight; Kennedy Center; Carnegie Hall. PBS 50 Years of Great Performances. Thanks to family, the DBH team, & Daniel Hoff Agency. WARREN YANG (Ensemble, Acrobatics Captain). Broadway Original Casts: King Kong, Miss Saigon (Revival). Television: "Schmigadoon!" Seasons 1 & 2. Former Team Canada and Penn State D1 elite gymnast. @waryang KYLE BROWN (Swing). Broadway: Lempicka (u/s Tadeusz Lempicki, OBC), Moulin Rouge! the Musical (OBC), Anastasia (u/s Dmitry, OBC), An American in Paris (u/s Henri), Priscilla Queen of the Desert (u/s Frank, OBC), Legally Blonde (Carlos/Lowell, u/s Kyle/Dewey). World Premiere: The Devil Wears Prada. First National Tours: Wicked (u/s Fiyero), Legally Blonde. Television: "Fosse/Verdon" (FX). NY: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes at City Center Encores. Trip of Love (u/s Peter). Regional: Gregory Gardner in A Chorus Line (Paper Mill Playhouse). BFA CCM. Follow me @kylebrown_85 LAKOTA KNUCKLE (Swing). Broadway Debut! Theatre (selected): Chicago (Stratford Festival), Rock of Ages (Elgin Theatre/More Ent.), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Drayton Ent.) Station X (Zurich) Nutcracker (Toronto International Ballet Theatre). Royal Caribbean Ent. Film/TV: "The Next Step" (Family Channel), "Art On Ice" (Swiss National TV). Instagram @lakotaknuckle knuckletwins.com/lakota JOHANNA MOISE (Swing). Broadway: Hamilton. TV/Film: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (Netflix) led by Viola Davis; Agent Stepdaughter in Netflix's Secret Magic Control Agency. Gratitude, love, and thanks to her team at TalentINK Management, her family, her friends and loved ones, and her ancestors who protect her everyday. 444. @johanna.moise AMY QUANBECK (Swing, Dance Captain). MN native. UC Irvine graduate. Broadway: Moulin Rouge! The Musical (u/s Nini), The Cher Show, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (u/s Mrs. Bucket). National Tours: Wicked. TV/Film: Isn't it Romantic, "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," "The Other Two." Thanks to Jonathan, family, & CESD! @amy_quanbeck MARCO PENNETTE (Book) sold his first script to the sitcom "Kate & Allie" while still an undergrad at NYU. After interning for director Hal Prince, Pennette began his career as a TV writer. He co-created the series "Caroline in the City" and wrote for such shows as "Desperate Housewives" and "Mom," and he won a Golden Globe for his work on "Ugly Betty." In theater, he contributed to the Off-Broadway play Motherhood Out Loud and revised the book for the 2015 revival of On the 20th Century. His greatest productions to date, however, are his daughters, Ally, Chelsea, and Zoe. JULIA MATTISON (Music & Lyrics) is a writer, songwriter, actor, and musical comedian who had so much fun writing this show it should be illegal. Her projects with Noel include Is Anyone Alive Out There? (Audible Theater), Noel and Julia's Wayward Brainchildren (Joe's Pub), "Brooklyn Sound" (Streamy Award winner, Webby Award nominee), Ruby Manger Live! (54 Below), and multiple musical commercials for Olay. She and Joel Waggoner are the unhinged minds behind the viral holiday sensation "Advent Carolndar" (@adventcarolndar on Instagram), featured on NPR, in The New Yorker, on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," and more. Broadway: Godspell. For Drew, Annie, Mom, and Dad. NOEL CAREY (Music & Lyrics). Off-Broadway credits include: Is Anyone Alive Out There? (co-book/music/lyrics; Audible Original), Olay: The Road to Glow (co-book/music/lyrics). NYC: Noel and Julia's Wayward Brainchildren (co-music/lyrics), Ruby Manger Live! (co-music/lyrics). TV/Film: "Brooklyn Sound" (co-creator/songwriter; 2016 Streamy for Best Indie), "Life Sucks" (original music), 4th Dementia (original music). Streaming: The Good Grief Sessions (arrangements/piano). BMI Musical Theatre Workshop (Harrington Award, Outstanding Creative Achievement in Musical Theatre). Emerson College (Howard Waldman Award). Eternal love and thanks to Brittany and Mom. This one is for Daddio. CHRISTOPHER GATTELLI (Director & Choreographer) won Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle awards for choreographing Disney's Newsies. He received Lucille Lortel Awards for Dogfight, Bat Boy, and Altar Boyz (also a Joe A. Callaway Award). Broadway: My Fair Lady, Spongebob SquarePants, The King and I, South Pacific, The Cher Show. Additional Theater: The King and I (West End), My Fair Lady (Sydney Opera House). Director/Choreographer: Silence! The Musical (Time magazine's Top 10), Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas with the Jim Henson Company. Film: Wonka, Hail Caesar!, Isn't It Romantic, The Monkey King. Television: "Schmigadoon!" (Emmy nominations), "Miracle Workers," "Bupkis." UNIVERSAL THEATRICAL GROUP (UTG) is the live theater division of the world-famous motion picture studio. UTG, which oversees both Universal Stage Productions and DreamWorks Theatricals, is currently represented by the record-breaking musical phenomenon Wicked, now celebrating its 20th smash-hit year on Broadway. Wicked has been seen by over 60 million people worldwide, making it one of the most successful theatrical ventures of all time. In 2008, Universal's musical adaptation of Billy Elliot opened on Broadway and went on to win ten Tony Awards including Best Musical. Universal also produced the Tony-nominated Broadway productions of Bring It On: The Musical and Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn with Roundabout Theatre Company. DreamWorks Theatricals, which became part of UTG in 2016, was formed to develop live entertainment inspired by the studio's acclaimed library of animated films, including the Tony-winning musical adaptation of Shrek and the West End production of The Prince of Egypt. For more information visit: DeathBecomesHer.com |
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