If you had walked into a cinema in 1992, you might have dismissed Death Becomes Her as a glossy, special-effects-driven oddity. Starring Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, and Bruce Willis, it was a dark comedy about vanity, immortality, and two women who refuse to age gracefully—even after they’ve been shot, pushed down stairs, and had their heads twisted backwards.

, an aspiring novelist from Sydney’s North Shore. Their lifelong rivalry reaches a boiling point during a humid Christmas on the Gold Coast.

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(the man behind The Phantom of the Opera and Les Mis ) has a nose for big, campy spectacles. Michael Cassel (who brought Hamilton down under) loves international collaborations. Given the property’s built-in cult following, expect these producers to be in the room at the first Broadway preview.

Events like the Sydney Mardi Gras and various queer film festivals have seen increased demand for retro screenings. The dynamic between Madeline and Helen is viewed through a modern lens not just as rivals, but as a twisted, codependent couple destined to spend eternity together—a metaphor that resonates powerfully within the community.

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