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Run Time:
Two hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: April 25, 2019
Closing: March 13, 2020

Beetlejuice - 2019 Broadway History , Info & More


Winter Garden Theatre (Broadway)
1634 Broadway New York, NY 10019

Everybody's favorite ghost-with-the-most has finally made it to Broadway. Beetlejuice appears on stage in this hilarious new musical that subverts all of Broadway's conventions. Based on Tim Burton's classic, other-worldly film, this hilarious new musical is an absolute killer.

Beetlejuice tells the story of a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life is upended when she meets a recently deceased couple in her father's new house. Then, when a dastardly demon with a thing for stripes wants to use her for his own nefarious purposes, she has to figure out what is truly important. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set, and a score that will have you tapping your toes long after you’ve shuffled off this mortal coil, Beetlejuice is musical unlike anything you will see in this world (or the next).

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!


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Review: In ‘Beetlejuice,’ the Afterlife Is Exhausting
4 / 10

The dead lead lives of noisy desperation in 'Beetlejuice,' the absolutely exhausting new musical that opened on Thursday at the Winter Garden Theater. This frantic adaptation of Tim Burton's much-loved 1988 film is sure to dishearten those who like to think of the afterlife as one unending, undisturbed sleep.

Beetlejuice comes to Broadway with a fun jaunt through the Netherworld: EW review
8 / 10

Beetlejuice, with music and lyrics from Eddie Perfect (King Kong: The Musical) and a book by Scott Brown and Anthony King, was crafted from a group of creative minds who clearly love the source material, though not all of it works. There are still second act problems and a song list void of any real bops, but it's a fun time for the Burton novice and pure fan service for the Burton stans, thanks in large part to the titular puckish undead spirit breathing life into a Broadway experiment that could've been dead in the water.

VIDEO: Watch a Fan-Made Animatic For 'Say My Name' From BEETLEJUICE
by Stephi Wild - January 16, 2020


A fan has taken to YouTube to create an original animatic inspired by Beetlejuice the Musical!

BEETLEJUICE Has Broken the Winter Garden Box Office Record for the Third Time
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 6, 2020


Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures (Mark Kaufman) and Langley Park Productions (Kevin McCormick) announced Beetlejuice broke the Winter Garden (1634 Broadway) Box Office Record for a 7-performance week with a gross of $1,435,799 the week ending January 5, 2020. The previous record was held by SCHOOL OF ROCK with a gross of $1,140,205. The week ending January 5, 2020, also marked the 16 consecutive sold-out Beetlejuice performance.

VIDEO: Trisha Paytas Brings BEETLEJUICE To Life In New Music Video For 'Say My Name'
by A.A. Cristi - December 23, 2019


YouTube star, Trisha Paytas, is the latest to join the chorus of Beetlejuice supporters using the internet to prolong the show's life.

Rialto Chatter: Could BEETLEJUICE Haunt Another Broadway House?
by Rialto Chatter - December 19, 2019


The smash hit musical Beetlejuice is set to play its final performance at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre on June 6, 2020. 

BEETLEJUICE Fans Respond To The Production Announcing Closing
by Linnae Medeiros - December 10, 2019


Fans of the ghost with the most took to Twitter to express their emotions about the announcement of Beetlejuice taking its final bow at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre, with the hashtag #SaveBeetlejuice trending on Twitter and several petitions popping up on Change.org in an attempt to save the production. We've gathered some of the standout social posts for you to enjoy, including cast members' reactions to the outpouring of love of the haunting show. Check it all out!

Breaking: BEETLEJUICE Announces Closing Date; National Tour Will Launch in 2021
by Nicole Rosky - December 9, 2019


Broadway's smash hit musical BEETLEJUICE will play its final performance at the Winter Garden Theatre on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Final block of tickets now on sale for all performances through Saturday, June 6, 2020. BEETLEJUICE just broke the Winter Garden Theatre Box Office Record for 8 performances on the week ending December 1, 2019. Tour details have been revealed - find out when it's coming to a city near you!

BEETLEJUICE Breaks Winter Garden Box Office Record
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 2, 2019


BEETLEJUICE, presented by Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures (Mark Kaufman) and Langley Park Productions (Kevin McCormick), announced Beetlejuice broke the Winter Garden Box Office Record for an 8 performance week with a gross of $1,589,838.90, the week ending December 1, 2019. The previous record was held by SCHOOL OF ROCK with a gross of $1,506,236.20, for the week ending December 27, 2015.

Irving Burgie, Songwriter of 'Day-O', Featured in BEETLEJUICE, Has Died at Age 95
by Stephi Wild - December 1, 2019


Irving Burgie, the songwriter best known for his calypso hit Day-O, has died at age 95, according to the BBC. The cause of death was a result of complications from heart failure.

VIDEO: BEETLEJUICE Explains The Whole Being Dead Thing During Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Abigail Charpentier - November 28, 2019


The cast of Beetlejuice performed a snippet of a?oeDay-O (The Banana Boat Song)a?? with updated, Thanksgiving-themed lyrics of a?oeThe Whole 'Being Dead' Thing.a?? Watch below!

VIDEO: BEETLEJUICE's Alex Brightman Celebrates Thanksgiving With 'Dead Bird' Music Video
by Linnae Medeiros - November 25, 2019


The Netherworld is getting into the Thanksgiving spirit with a new take on Beetlejuice's iconic song 'Dead Mom,' entitled 'Dead Bird.' Check out the video below to see the ghost with the most, Alex Brightman, recording the song stuffed with Thanksgiving references!

Barnes & Noble Will Celebrate BEETLEJUICE New Vinyl Edition with Exclusive In-Store Signing and Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 22, 2019


GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS and WARNER RECORDS will celebrate the vinyl release of Beetlejuice - Original Broadway Cast Recording with an exclusive in-store signing and performance at Barnes & Noble on Friday, December 6 at 4:30 PM. The album, also available on CD, digital download and streaming platforms, was released on vinyl as a two-LP picture disc set today, Friday, November 22. The event - which will include the show's current Broadway stars Alex Brightman, Sophia Anne Caruso, David Josefsberg, Kerry Butler, Adam Dannheisser and Leslie Kritzer, in addition to the show's composer and lyricist Eddie Perfect - will feature a performance of musical selections and an album signing. The store is located at 150 East 86th Street, between Lexington and Third Avenues on the Upper East Side.

BEETLEJUICE Joins BroadwayCon 2020 MainStage Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 20, 2019


BroadwayCon announced today BEETLEJUICE has joined the MainStage lineup at BroadwayCon 2020. As part of MainStage programming, the BEETLEJUICE Spotlight session will feature members of the cast on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Additional MainStage programming will be announced at a later date. BroadwayCon celebrates its fifth year in 2020, returning to the New York Hilton Midtown on Friday, January 24 through Sunday, January 26. Tickets are on sale now at BroadwayCon.com/register.

BEETLEJUICE - Original Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released on Vinyl
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 12, 2019


GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS and WARNER RECORDS have announced that the BEETLEJUICE - Original Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released on Vinyl as a two-LP picture disc set on Friday, November 22. The same day, Urban Outfitters will release an exclusive color vinyl edition. Both versions include full-color packaging with complete lyrics and synopsis, in addition to liner notes by Jerry Portwood, Digital Editorial Director of Rolling Stone.

Inside Broadway Will Offer 2,000 NYC Students an Exclusive, Behind-the-Scenes Look at Broadway's BEETLEJUICE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 11, 2019


On Thursday, December 12 leading NYC arts education nonprofit Inside Broadway (Executive Director, Michael Presser) and Broadway's 'DELICIOUSLY DARK and HILARIOUS new musical' (Entertainment Weekly) Beetlejuice will present special Creating the Magic programs offering an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at Broadway's 'JAW-DROPPING FUNHOUSE!' (The New York Times), featuring select members of the Beetlejuice cast and production crew.

Stage Manager Career Spotlight: BEETLEJUICE's Matt DiCarlo Is Our Guide To Stage Managing on Broadway
by Alan Henry - November 6, 2019


This week we're spotlighting Beetlejuice on Broadway's Production Stage Manager Matt DiCarlo! On Broadway everything... EVERYTHING happens for a reason, and it usually starts with a stage manager calling 'Go!'

MTI Acquires Worldwide Licensing Rights To BEETLEJUICE
by Stephi Wild - November 4, 2019


Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has secured worldwide licensing rights to smash-hit musical Beetlejuice from Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, the live stage division of Warner Bros. The musical is based on the Geffen Company cult classic film presented by Warner Bros. It was nominated for eight Tonys this year and has been hailed by Variety as a?oeScreamingly Good Fun!a??

VIDEO: BEETLEJUICE Holds Halloween Costume Contest
by Linnae Medeiros - October 31, 2019


Fans of Beetlejuice headed to the Netherworld every Thursday throughout October to show off their costumes inspired by the ghost with the most at the show's costume contests. Check out this video to get a look at some of the standout entries, including Beetlejuice, Lydia, the Girl Scout, and more!

VIDEO: The Cast of BEETLEJUICE Performs Medley of 'Day-o' and 'That Beautiful Sound' on THE VIEW
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 31, 2019


On Halloween, the cast of Beetlejuice stopped by The View to perform a medley of 'Day-o' and 'That Beautiful Sound' from the hit musical!

BEETLEJUICE's 'Say My Name' Is Amazon Music's Song Of The Day For Halloween
by Stephi Wild - October 31, 2019


BEETLEJUICE is currently featured as Amazon Music's Song of the Day on Halloween, Thursday, October 31, 2019. By saying, a?oeAlexa, play the song of the daya?? on devices with Amazon Music Unlimited, an Amazon Echo or a phone with the Amazon Music app, you can hear a?oeSay My Namea?? from the smash hit Original Broadway Cast Recording of BEETLEJUICE. a?oeThe Whole 'Being Dead' Thinga?? is also currently featured on Amazon Music's Broadway a?oeShowstoppersa?? playlist (https://music.amazon.com/playlists/B07YG1BLYH) where BEETLEJUICE has taken over the playlist cover this week.

Backstage Bite with Katie Lynch: BEETLEJUICE's Dana Steingold Conquers Her Kitchen Demons for Halloween
by Jeffrey Vizcaino - October 29, 2019


In this episode, Katie is joined in the kitchen by Beetlejuice's Girl Scout, Dana Steingold. Check out the recipe for Katie's Heart Stoppingly Good Samoa Cookies!

VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes of BEETLEJUICE with Alex Brightman!
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 29, 2019


Just in time for Halloween, ABC News goes behind the scenes of the hit musical Beetlejuice to see how Broadway is bringing Beetlejuice back to life! ABC News' Will Ganss goes one-on-one with the ghost with the most himself, Alex Brightman.

Beetlejuice FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Beetlejuice and what's the order?
Prologue: Invisible
The Whole "Being Dead" Thing
Ready Set, Not Yet
The Whole "Being Dead" Thing Part 2
Dead Mom
Fright of Their Lives
Ready Set (Reprise)
No Reason
Invisible (Reprise) / On The Roof
Say My Name
Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) - Act 1 Finale
Girl Scout
That Beautiful Sound
Barbara 2.0
What I Know Now
Home
Creepy Old Guy
Jump in the Line

Beetlejuice History

Other Productions of Beetlejuice

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

Beetlejuice - 2019 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Scott Brown
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical William Ivey Long
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Leslie Kritzer
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Projection Design Peter Nigrini
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Puppet Design Michael Curry
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design for a Musical David Kornins
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Wig and Hair Design Charles G. LaPointe
2019 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Alex Brightman
2019 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Leslie Kritzer
2019 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical Beetlejuice
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design William Ivey Long
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Leslie Kritzer
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Projection Design Peter Nigrini
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Scenic Design David Korins
2019 Theatre World Awards Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance Sophia Anne Caruso
2019 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Scott Brown
2019 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical William Ivey Long
2019 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Kenneth Posner
2019 Tony Awards Best Musical Beetlejuice
2019 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Eddie Perfect
2019 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Alex Brightman
2019 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical David Korins
2019 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Peter Hylenski

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