‘Death Becomes Her’ Broadway Review: How to Resurrect an Embalmed Movie

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Broadway's latest adaptation of the cult classic film 'Death Becomes Her' faces an uphill battle to resurrect the macabre comedy for the stage.
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  • Legendary director Susan Stroman is helming the production, bringing her signature flair for big, irreverent musical numbers.
  • The show's producers are banking on the enduring popularity of the film's stars, Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn, to lure in nostalgic audiences.
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Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, Susan Stroman, Broadway, 'Death Becomes Her'
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