Goldie Hawn stuns Broadway with rave reviews, Overboard nods, and a cameo twist in Death Becomes Her.
Why Did Goldie Hawn’s Laughter Echo Through a Broadway Theater?
Goldie Hawn’s iconic cackle lit up Broadway’s Death Becomes Her musical this week. The Oscar winner, 79, cheered wildly—and loudly—at the dark comedy adaptation of her 1992 film.
“She was living for every moment,” a source tells PEOPLE, noting her applause after every song and deep chats with the cast about the show’s themes, costumes, and jaw-dropping illusions.
“It wasn’t just ‘Great job!’—she gave specific, thoughtful praise.”
Who Joined Goldie for This Nostalgic Night?
Hawn brought her longtime partner Kurt Russell and their son Wyatt (Thunderbolts) to the show—and the trio couldn’t resist a playful nod to their own Hollywood history.
When asked if they caught the sneaky Overboard reference in the musical’s opener, For the Gaze, the pair laughed: “They said it was very funny!” Talk about blending old and new magic.
How Did Goldie React to Her Character’s New Face?
Jennifer Simard, who plays Hawn’s original role of Helen Sharp, scored a full-circle moment backstage with the legend.
Photos show Hawn grinning beside Simard and Megan Hilty (playing Meryl Streep’s Madeline Ashton).
But Hawn wasn’t just posing—she raved about the cast’s “spectacle,” from Michelle Williams’ vocals to Christopher Sieber’s chops, calling the adaptation “lush” and “insightful.”
What Hidden Surprise Does Isabella Rossellini Bring?
The film’s eerie potion-pusher, Isabella Rossellini, left her own mark on the musical—literally.
Though she attended quietly in January to hug Michelle Williams (playing her stage counterpart, Viola), Rossellini’s voice haunts the theater pre-show.
Her recording reminds audiences to silence phones… with that signature sultry flair. Spooky synergy!
Is Death Becomes Her Broadway’s Next Big Winner?
With Tonys eligibility and a cast album dropping soon, the musical’s future looks undead and unbeatable.
Since opening in 2024, it’s slayed on Fallon and the Macy’s Parade—and Hawn’s stamp of approval? That’s pure immortality.
Quick Facts: Goldie’s Broadway Night
- ✨ Hawn praised the musical’s “lush” design and themes in detail.
- ✨ Kurt Russell laughed at a sly Overboard reference mid-show.
- ✨ Isabella Rossellini voices the pre-show announcement.
- ✨ The musical’s Tonys-eligible with a 2024 cast album.
- ✨ Jennifer Simard channels Hawn’s iconic Helen Sharp role.