It's showtime, folks! The ghost-with-the-most makes his Broadway return in this edgy and irreverent musical comedy based on Tim Burton's dearly beloved film. BEETLEJUICE tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a demon with a thing for stripes. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter unleashes a (Nether)world of pandemonium, and the biggest sandworm Broadway has ever seen.
The performances are uniformly stellar, though special mention must be made of both Justin Collette as Beetlejuice and especially Isabella Esler as Lydia. Collette is a riot in the title role, which requires not just the character's trademark gravelly voice, but an ever-changing range of accents, masterful comedic timing, and a great singing voice - all of which he excels at. As over-the-top as the character can be, Collette plays him with a certain charm so that you can't help looking forward to his next appearance when he's not on-stage. Meanwhile, Esler gives a star turn as the morbid and slightly mischievous character of Lydia. Her natural chemistry with the other actors is fantastic, and two of her key moments in the show, the songs 'Dead Mom' and 'Home' are belted powerfully. Fresh out of high school, it's hard to believe this is her first professional role, though it is surely the first of many.
“Beetlejuice” is a howl. The musical theater adventures of the cartoonish demon created for the 1985 film have a gritty grace and a less panicky panache than you might expect, but the results are still highly entertaining and even a little sentimental.
| 2018 | Washington, DC (Regional) |
Pre-Broadway Engagement at National Theatre Washington, DC (Regional) |
| 2019 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 2022 | Broadway |
Broadway Return Broadway |
| 2022 | US Tour |
North American Tour US Tour |
| 2025 | Broadway |
Broadway |
| 2026 | West End |
West End |
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Touring Production | Beetlejuice |
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