What a wonderful romp into the world of Tim Burton’s original film and story. What a great triumph, to adapt this super fun world into a musical. You have got to go see this very imaginative, wonderfully executed musical.
Here’s the cast:
Beetlejuice – Ryan Stajmiger, Lydia – Leianna Weaver, Barbara – Kaitlin Feely, Adam -David Wilson, Charles -Jeff Brooks, Delia – Bailey Frankenberg, Priest – Dan Mason.
Music & Lyrics By Eddie Perfect, Book By Scott Brown And Anthony King Based On The Geffen Company Picture, With A Story By Michael Mcdowell & Larry Wilson, Ryan Stajmiger Leianna Weaver, Kaitlin Feely, David Wilson, Jeff Brooks, Bailey Frankenberg, Alessandra Casanova, Mai Caslowitz , Adam Fields, Da’zaria Harris, Dan Mason, Justin Baret Neftali, Benitez Mathew Blasio Ian, Dembek Carly, Natania Grossman, Haley Izurieta, Sterling Nelson, Jones Michael, P. Korner, Catie Leonard, Nick Signor, Jillian Worthing, Nicole Zelka, Scenic Design David Korins, Costume Design William Ivey Long, Lighting Design Kenneth Posner, Sound Design Peter Hylenski, Projection Design Peter Nigrini, Exclusive Tour Direction The Road Company, Tour Marketing & Press Allied Global, Marketing Digital & Social Media Spotco, Casting Geoff Josselson, Casting Musical Supervision, Orchestration & Incidental Musical.
Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical 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. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set, and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, Beetlejuice Is “Screamingly Good Fun!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most of every Day-O!
The ghost-with-the-most is coming to life on stage in this original musical based on Tim Burton’s wonderfully demented film of the same name. Directed by Alex Timbers, BEETLEJUICE tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, her new house is haunted by a recently deceased couple and a degenerate demon with a thing for stripes. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, he comes up with the perfect plan involving exorcism, arranged marriage and the biggest sandworms Broadway has ever seen.
Summary:
The musical starts with everyone attending the funeral of Emily Deetz, Charles Deetz‘s wife and Lydia Deetz‘s Mother, where Lydia Deetz sings about how seeing her mother made her extremely upset (Prologue: “Invisible”). Beetlejuice enters, and talks to the audience (“The Whole “Being Dead” Thing“). He explains to the audience that he is a demon from hell and needs someone alive to say his name three times, so he can be seen by everyone and spread fear.
After this, we are introduced to Adam and Barbara Maitland, a perfectly normal, slightly boring couple who are considering having a baby and starting a family. However, they fear the consequences and worry they’ll regret their decision. As they discuss plans for their future, they fall through the creaky floorboards of their house and die, with Beetlejuice gleefully watching. (“Ready, Set, Not Yet“) Beetlejuice finds the Handbook for the Recently Deceased, and throws it away to hide it from the Maitlands. When Adam and Barbara reappear as ghosts, Beetlejuice offers to be their guide (“The Whole “Being Dead” Thing, Pt. 2“). The Maitlands are hesitant, but want their house back, so they accept Betelgeuse’s offer (“The Whole “Being Dead” Thing, Pt. 3“). The three see Charles and his new mistress Delia moving into their house, and evacuate into the attic. Delia and Charles wish to keep their affair a secret from Lydia. Lydia enters and is angered about them moving houses, but Charles answers that they are “moving forward” and that he wants Lydia to stop wearing black and stop mourning, in time for a business dinner in two days. Delia attempts to “life coach” her, but gives up, leaving Lydia to mourn her mother (“Dead Mom“).
In the attic, Beetlejuice tries teaching the deceased couple to scare the new residents; but when they prove reluctant, Beetlejuice leaves the attic for the roof. (“Fright of Their Lives“) Barbara encourages Adam to haunt the newcomers whilst covered in bed sheets, as they can’t be seen otherwise, (“Ready, Set, Not Yet Reprise“). Delia continues trying to teach Lydia to recover from her grief but is rebutted. (“No Reason“) After Delia leaves, Lydia stumbles upon a shrouded Adam and Barbara, and follows them to the attic, where they conspire with her to scare Charles and Delia out of the house. Lydia rushes into Charles’ room and discovers Delia in Charles‘bed, and Charles explains that he has now proposed to Delia. Lydia storms out of the room. Beetlejuice, on the roof, sees Lydia, and is shocked when he learns that Lydia can hear and see him. (“Invisible Reprise“). He persuades Lydia to say his name three times, so he can help her scare Charles. Lydia does not trust him, and Adam and Barbara concur, despite Beetlejuices forcing them to praise him. Lydia pushes Beetlejuice off the roof and persuades Barbara and Adam to possess Charles, Delia, and their dinner guests. (“Say My Name“) At the dinner, later on, Adam and Barbara force the guests to sing (“Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)“), but the guests, to Lydia’s dismay, are intrigued by the genuinely haunted house. Charles and Delia are excited at the idea of making a fortune. Lydia becomes desperate, and summons Beetlejuice, who chases everyone except Lydia out of the house and Adam and Barbara back into the attic.
“Broadway is about to Get a Little Weirder”
Run, don’t walk to this outrageous, fantastic, musical, you will be glad you did.
Hollywood Pantages Theater
6233 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA. 90028
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