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why is DEATH BECOMES HER closing?! | the real reasons why the musical will end its Broadway run
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- MickeyJoTheatre
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- May 18, 2026
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Summary
A Broadway bombshell was dropped today when it was announced that DEATH BECOMES HER, the fan favourite musical would close next month at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. The show, based on the 1992 cult classic film, stars Betsy Wolfe, Jennifer Simard, Christopher Sieber, and Michelle Williams in the roles played on screen by Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, Bruce Willis, and Isabella Rossellini. Check out Mickey-Jo's thoughts and insights on the reasons behind its sudden closure including the current industry climate and challenges in re-casting as it entered its second year, plus speculation about the next show at the Lunt-Fontanne and the possibility of a West End transfer... • 00:00 | introduction 02:22 | closing details 09:51 | the reasons why 18:40 | what comes next About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.