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Death Becomes Her at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio
Death Becomes Her, the outrageously funny new Broadway musical based on the 1992 cult classic film starring Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, and Bruce Willis, is coming to the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio for eight performances from May 4 through May 9, 2027. The musical, which opened on Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in October 2024, tells the story of two rivals — fading movie star Madeline Ashton and insecure author Helen Sharp — who discover a magical potion that grants eternal youth and beauty, only to find that immortality comes with some hilariously gruesome side effects.
With a book by Marco Pennette, music by Julia Mattison, and lyrics by Noel Carey, Death Becomes Her has been praised for its sharp wit, campy humor, and spectacular physical comedy — including show-stopping special effects that recreate the film's most famous scenes of bodily destruction and reassembly. The show earned multiple Tony nominations and has become one of the hottest tickets on Broadway thanks to its combination of laugh-out-loud comedy, catchy original songs, and a gleefully macabre sensibility that appeals to fans of the original film and newcomers alike.
The Majestic Theatre (2,311 seats, 224 East Houston Street) is a 1929 National Historic Landmark in the atmospheric style with a starlit ceiling, ornate Spanish Colonial towers, and the kind of theatrical grandeur that perfectly suits a show about larger-than-life characters and over-the-top spectacle. Located in downtown San Antonio near the River Walk and the Alamo.
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The 1992 film, directed by Robert Zemeckis, won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects for its groundbreaking scenes of Streep and Hawn's characters twisting their bodies into impossible positions after taking the immortality potion. The musical translates those visual gags into live theatrical effects that have been called some of the most inventive and hilarious on Broadway — you genuinely won't believe what you're seeing on stage.
Death Becomes Her closes the 2026–2027 Broadway in San Antonio season, which also includes Mrs. Doubtfire, Sound of Music, Beetlejuice, Buena Vista Social Club, Phantom of the Opera, Hell's Kitchen, Great Gatsby, Waitress, and Wicked. It's the perfect way to end an extraordinary season — with a show that celebrates the absurdity of vanity, the comedy of mortality, and the power of friendship (even when your friend is trying to kill you).
The musical has found a passionate audience among fans of camp, horror-comedy, and the original film, as well as theater lovers who appreciate sharp writing and innovative stagecraft. The show's gleeful embrace of its own absurdity — characters who literally fall apart and put themselves back together, a rivalry that spans decades and defies death itself, and a message about accepting aging with grace (or at least with humor) — makes it one of the most purely entertaining shows on the touring circuit. May in San Antonio offers warm weather and long evenings perfect for combining a show at the Majestic with dinner on the River Walk.
Death Becomes Her: From Cult Film to Broadway Sensation
The 1992 film Death Becomes Her, directed by Robert Zemeckis, starred Meryl Streep as fading actress Madeline Ashton and Goldie Hawn as her frumpy rival Helen Sharp, with Bruce Willis as Ernest Menville, the hapless plastic surgeon caught between them. When both women drink a magical potion that grants eternal youth, their rivalry escalates into a battle of increasingly grotesque physical destruction — twisted necks, gaping holes, and bodies that refuse to stay in one piece. The film won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects and became a cult classic beloved for its dark humor, campy performances, and quotable dialogue.
The Broadway musical, which opened at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in October 2024, translates the film's outrageous premise into a full theatrical experience with an original score by Julia Mattison (music) and Noel Carey (lyrics), and a book by Marco Pennette that expands on the film's themes of vanity, mortality, and the absurd lengths people will go to in order to avoid aging. The show's special effects — which recreate the film's most famous scenes of bodily destruction live on stage — have been called some of the most inventive and jaw-dropping in Broadway history, drawing gasps and howls of laughter in equal measure.
The musical earned multiple Tony nominations and has become one of the most talked-about shows on Broadway, attracting a devoted fanbase that includes fans of the original film, camp enthusiasts, horror-comedy lovers, and theater patrons who appreciate sharp writing and fearless physical comedy. The national touring production brings the same spectacular effects, Broadway-caliber performances, and wicked humor to the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio for eight performances in May 2027.
The Majestic Theatre's 1929 atmospheric design — with its starlit ceiling, ornate towers, and slightly gothic grandeur — provides a fitting backdrop for a show about characters who refuse to let death stop them from looking fabulous. The 2,311-seat theater at 224 East Houston Street is in the heart of downtown San Antonio, steps from the River Walk and the Alamo. May weather in San Antonio is warm and beautiful, making this an ideal time for a theater outing combined with an evening along the river.
The May 4–9, 2027 engagement closes the 2026–2027 Broadway in San Antonio season on a high note — a show that celebrates the joy of being alive (or at least the comedy of refusing to accept that you're not). BigStub has verified resale tickets for every performance with no hidden fees and a buyer guarantee backed by over 20 years of trusted service. Browse the listings above for great seats and prepare for an evening of the most wickedly funny theater you've ever experienced.
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Where can I buy tickets?
Through the Majestic Theatre box office, Ticketmaster, and Broadway in San Antonio. Verified resale on BigStub with no hidden fees and the highest Trustpilot rating.
When is the show?
May 4–9, 2027, at the Majestic Theatre with 8 performances.
Where is the Majestic?
224 East Houston Street, downtown San Antonio. 2,311 seats, 1929 National Historic Landmark.
What is the show about?
Two rivals discover a potion for eternal youth, with hilariously gruesome consequences. Based on the 1992 film starring Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn.
Are resale tickets safe?
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Death Becomes Her San Antonio FAQ
When is Death Becomes Her in San Antonio?
May 4-9, 2027, at the Majestic Theatre with 8 performances.
What is Death Becomes Her about?
Two rivals drink a potion for eternal youth, leading to hilariously grotesque consequences. A comedy about vanity, mortality, and friendship. Based on the 1992 film.
Was there a Death Becomes Her film?
Yes, the 1992 film starred Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, and Bruce Willis. It won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.
Who wrote the musical?
Music by Julia Mattison, lyrics by Noel Carey, book by Marco Pennette. The show opened on Broadway in October 2024.
Where is the Majestic Theatre?
224 East Houston Street in downtown San Antonio. 2,311 seats, built 1929.
Are there special effects in the show?
Yes, the show features jaw-dropping live theatrical effects that recreate the film's most famous scenes of bodily destruction and reassembly.
Is this part of Broadway in San Antonio?
Yes, it closes the 2026-2027 season at the Majestic Theatre.
Is the show appropriate for kids?
Contains campy horror-comedy elements. Recommended for teens and adults. Check venue for specific age guidelines.
Is parking available?
Yes, parking garages within walking distance in downtown San Antonio.
How many Tony nominations?
Multiple Tony nominations from its 2024-2025 Broadway season.
Where can I buy verified tickets?
On BigStub with no hidden fees and a buyer guarantee. Also through Ticketmaster and the Majestic box office.
How many performances?
8 performances from May 4-9, 2027.
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San Antonio, Texas 78205