The cult 1992 film becomes a wildly entertaining musical comedy about two frenemies who discover a potion for eternal youth, with disastrous and hilarious results. Won Tony for Best Costume Design.
“Probably one of the best I have seen on Broadway. The two leading women were just fantastic and hilarious—I actually want to see it again immediately.”A GUEST · 3,200 RESPONSES
probably one of the best I have seen on Broadway.
Madeline's fall is so brilliantly executed I could watch it on repeat.
the two leading women were just fantastic and hilarious.
the costumes are absolutely spectacular.
genuinely laugh-out-loud funny from start to finish.
humor leans heavily into camp—not for everyone.
story is pretty thin outside the comedy set pieces.
need some familiarity with the film to fully appreciate it.
those wanting serious drama or emotional depth. people unfamiliar with camp humor. families with young kids (some mature humor).
The show is closing June 28 after a dramatic decline from its viral heyday—grosses fell from $1.4M weekly highs to under $800K in recent months, despite still selling 900,000 tickets over its run. The TikTok memes ('That was rude') and cast album have given it a sprawling digital afterlife even as Broadway attendance cooled.
RESEARCHED JUNE 2026