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Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice at Academy of Music

Why see Beetlejuice?

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! 

Get ready to experience the afterlife like never before as Beetlejuice invites you to step into a world where the supernatural meets the hilarious. Based on Tim Burton's iconic film, Beetlejuice brings his chaos and madness to the stage, where you'll witness larger-than-life sandworms, ghostly apparitions, and jaw-dropping transformations. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the original movie or a newcomer to the Beetlejuice universe, prepare for a theatrical journey that's bound to leave you screaming... with laughter!

It was only a matter of time until the creepy camp cult hit film was turned into theatrical musical magic. The new production is based on the smash hit Tim Burton feature film released in 1988, which featured a smorgasbord of acting talents, including a young Winona Ryder, Geena Davis, Alec Baldwin and Michael Keaton. Universally praised for its anarchic off-the-wall humour, tuneful music, wicked lyrics and a carnivalesque set design, Beetlejuice provides a feast for the eyes, ears and inner angsty gothic teenager. Direction comes from Award-winning theatremaker Alex Timbers, with a score by Eddie Perfect, a book by Scott Brown and Anthony King, and choreography from Connor Gallagher. 

What is Beetlejuice About? 

Lydia Deetz is not your average All-American teenage girl. Marching firmly to the beat of her own drum, the strange and unusual heroine enjoys writing poetry, photography and anything to do with the paranormal and supernatural. Misunderstood by her father and stepmother, her isolated life is turned upside down when she moves into a new home haunted by a recently deceased couple called Barbara and Adam Maitland, and the rambunctious demon Beetlejuice. With the help of the Maitlands, Lydia sets out to foil the outrageous Beetlejuice's nefarious plans to come back to life and comes of age in the process. 

Key Information

Run Time

Two hours and 30 minutes with one interval

Dates

Finished Aug 3, 2025

Cast

  • Ryan Stajmiger as Beetlejuice
  • Leianna Weaver as Lydia Deetz
  • David Wilson as Adam
  • Kaitlin Feely as Barbara
  • Jeff Brooks as Charles
  • Bailey Frakenberg as Delia
  • Alessandra Casanova as Miss Argentina
  • Adam Fields as Otho
  • Da’Zaria Harris as Maxine Dean/Juno
  • Dan Mason as Maxie Dean
  • Mai Caslowitz as the Girl Scout

Further cast

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, and Nicole Zelka

Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.

Creative

  • Directed by Catie Davis
  • Choreographed by Michael Fatica
  • Music supervision and orchestrations by Kris Kukul
  • Scenic design by David Korins
  • Costume design by William Ivey Long
  • Lighting design by Tony winner Kenneth Posner
  • Sound design by Peter Hylenski

Reviews

Customer reviews

29 reviews, average rating: (3.1 Stars)

Patti Sponyoe

Amazing show

Beetlejuice was an amazing show. It was one of the best musical I have seen. Justin did an amazing job playing Beetlejuice. The music was awesome. The whole cast was amazing. ... Read more

Lola

Hysterical!

You don't have to be a Beetlejuice fan to LOVE this show! Energetic and drop dead FUNNY....how did they pack so much incredible talent into one show?? Every single member of the cast is absolutely outstanding! One of the best shows I have ever seen, and I'm telling anyone who will listen to me that this show can't be missed! ... Read more

Michael

Best show I have ever seen in Philadelphia

I just got home and rushed to find a place to write this review. I have seen many musicals in Philadelphia over the years and Beetlejuice blew me away. Usually shows in Philadelphia or discount knock offs of what you will see in NYC, but this production had the acting the voices and sets that were comparable to the best. Isabella (Lydia) has Jenna Ortega qualities and is a future star. Justin (Beetlejuice) is Broadway quality. If you have the time and tickets are available run, don’t walk to see this before it leaves. ... Read more
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