Ryan Stajmiger

Interview: Leianna Weaver of BEETLEJUICE at Robinson Center
by Theresa Bertram - Oct 16, 2026

Just in time for Halloween, BEETLEJUICE is bringing its delightfully strange and spooky world to Robinson Center in Little Rock, October 30–November 1, and I couldn't be more excited! Based on the beloved 1988 Tim Burton film, this larger-than-life musical combines outrageous comedy, eye-popping special effects, unforgettable songs, and a surprisingly touching story about family, grief, and finding your place in the world.

Review: BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL at Starlight Theatre
by Alan Portner - Oct 3, 2026

How appropriate is it that the musical version of “Beetlejuice” should materialize at Starlight Theatre on the cusp of the Halloween and just before of the Mexican “Day of the Dead?”   Our Starlight audience loved it!    Beetlejuice is a show that screams for “Dad” jokes or other bad puns. Since I’m someone who strives never to disappoint, this “Beetlejuice” cast was absolutely “Spooktacular.”  One of the opening gags had one of the characters pulling out a “femur” (upper leg bone) to illustrate a “boner” joke. I found it humerus (the funny bone) in the extreme! OK, you get the drift of the kind of jokes we are looking at?  “Beetlejuice” does find a beating heart beneath all its graveyard humor. Death is an unlikely subject for a feel-good musical, but this show pulls it off.

Interview: Leianna Weaver (Lydia) of BEETLEJUICE at Starlight Theatre
by Alan Portner - Sep 26, 2026

Beetlejuice the Musical will be the final 2026 summer touring performance of the 2026 Broadway series at Starlight Threatre.  As a special treat, Broadway World was delighted to speak with Leianna Weaver who plays Lydia in this whole new original take on the Beetlejuice saga.

Counterpoint Theatre Launches In Chicago
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2026

Counterpoint Theatre will launch this fall with a mission to produce ambitious, high-quality plays and musicals, promising an artist-centered process.

BEETLEJUICE National Tour to Play State Theatre New Jersey
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2026

The Broadway touring production of the musical comedy will present five performances in New Brunswick, starring Ryan Stajmiger as Beetlejuice and Leianna Weaver as Lydia Deetz.

Review: BEETLEJUICE at Denver Center For The Performing Arts
by Tessa Nelson - Aug 6, 2026

A fun, funny tour that may leave former theatre kids unexpectedly nostalgic.

Review: BEETLEJUICE at National Theatre
by David Friscic - Jul 12, 2026

The current touring production of Beetlejuice, now playing at the National Theatre, is an odd theatrical piece –in that it is really more of an ostensible cult musical event for the generations in their twenties, thirties, and early forties. This in itself is perfectly fine, but I must admit that this musical had none of the edgy cult musical appeal of such marvelously innovative and witty cult musicals as The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Little Shop of Horrors. There should be some measure of real solid wit and interesting songs in even the most beloved generational cult musicals.

Interview: Theatre Life with Ryan Stajmiger
by Elliot Lanes - Jul 8, 2026

Today’s subject Ryan Stajmiger is currently living his theatre life on tour playing the title character in Beetlejuice. The tour is currently playing here in DC at the National Theatre through July 19th. It should also be noted Beetlejuice had its World Premiere Pre-Broadway Engagement at the National Theatre in 2018, so this current engagement is indeed a homecoming.

BEETLEJUICE Broadway Tour to Make South Bend Premiere at Morris Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026

The Broadway touring production of BEETLEJUICE is set to make its South Bend premiere at the Morris Center, closing out the 25-26 Broadway in South Bend Series with five performances.

BEETLEJUICE Tour Will Come to the King Center
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026

The Broadway touring production of BEETLEJUICE will play a one-night-only Melbourne premiere engagement at the King Center, closing out the Broadway at the King Center Series.

Celebrity Attractions 2026-2027 Broadway Season Set For Robinson Center in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - May 4, 2026

Celebrity Attractions is proud to announce the 2026-2027 Broadway Season.  This Broadway season brings four unmistakable stories to the stage, each one reimagined in a way audiences have never experienced before.

BEETLEJUICE Broadway Tour Will Come to Peoria Civic Center in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026

Casting has been announced for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE the Musical. This production is part of the 25–26 AMEREN ILLINOIS BROADWAY IN PEORIA Series.

Review: BEETLEJUICE Tour Is a Living Nightmare (in a Good Way!) at Broadway San Jose
by Linda Hodges - Apr 1, 2026

It's easy to see why Beetlejuice, the screen-to-stage adaptation of Tim Burton's beloved 1998 cult-classic film, earned eight 2019 Tony Award nominations including Best Musical. It is to die for.

Review: BEETLEJUICE at Hollywood Pantages
by Evan Henerson - Mar 13, 2026

With all its visual delights on full display, the non-Equity production directed by Catie Davis (from the original direction by Alex Timbers) is a carnival of the macabre.

BEETLEJUICE National Tour is Coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2026

The North American Tour of Beetlejuice is coming to The Fabulous Fox. Beetlejuice tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes.

Interview: SoCal's Leianna Weaver Talks Lydia, Ghosts, and BEETLEJUICE
by Melissa Heckscher - Mar 11, 2026

Southern California native Leianna Weaver speaks with BroadwayWorld about what it felt like to land the role of Lydia Deetz in BEETLEJUICE, how she relates to the character, and some onstage mishaps (that may or may not have involved fire).

Review: Beetlejuice Haunts San Diego with Heart, Chaos & Big Laughs
by Lucía Serrano - Feb 26, 2026

The Broadway National Tour of Beetlejuice has landed in San Diego through March 1. The “ghost with the most” is back for a limited run, promising laughs, cringe-worthy humor, and dazzling set and projection design that fully delivers on the spectacle of a Broadway tour.

Review Roundup: BEETELJUICE New North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026

Performances are underway for the new North American Tour of Beetlejuice. The tour played its first public performance on February 13 in Fresno, CA at the Saroyan Theatre. Read the reviews here!

Review: BEETLEJUICE Appears at Broadway Sacramento
by Courtney Symes - Feb 19, 2026

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! You’ve done it, Sacramento! You’ve summoned the ghost with the most, and you’re going to love every minute of his antics. We first fell in love with him in Tim Burton’s 1988 film, Beetlejuice, starring Michael Keaton as the titular character. Continuing the legend, Eddie Perfect’s music and lyrics set to the 2019 stage production make Beetlejuice The Musical. The Musical. The Musical. one of the few movie to musical adaptations to die for.

The Jeff Awards Reveals Nominations for 52nd Non-Equity Theater Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026

The 57th Jeff Awards ceremony will recognize outstanding achievements in Chicago's Equity theater scene, celebrating over 40 artists from the 2024-25 season.