Beetlejuice - The Musical Tickets

Beetlejuice: The Musical is a theatrical production based on Tim Burton’s classic film of the same name. This darkly comedic musical features a book by Scott Brown and Anthony King, with music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect. It premiered in Washington D.C., before transferring to Broadway in 2019.

The story centers around Lydia Deetz, a teenage girl who is obsessed with death and the undead. She meets a couple that died in her house and becomes friends with them. When her parents threaten to tear down the house and disrupt their peaceful afterlife, she enlists the help of the titular "bio-exorcist" – Beetlejuice.

The production’s appeal comes from its frenetic energy, a mix of dark comedy, and catchy songs that explore the themes of death, grief, and belonging. The standout songs include ‘Dead Mom', which deals with Lydia’s loss and her complicated relationship with her mother. 'Say My Name' introduces Beetlejuice as a character, showcasing his chaotic and unpredictable personality. The song, 'The Whole Being Dead Thing' serves to introduce and explain the rules of being dead and the afterlife.

From a theatre standpoint, Beetlejuice: The Musical is a spectacular production which boasts amazing sets, outstanding costumes, and prop work that enchantingly bring the world of the living and dead together. Despite being musical, it prominently displays its musical theatre identity, pushing through many boundaries that other productions fail to touch.

One of these refreshing approaches was the updating and modernizing of the narrative. The change in writing allowed for all actors to portray rich, three-dimensional characters. The usual gendered stereotypes usually present in theatrical narratives have been broken down by introducing an assertive and empowered Lydia, which creates a wholly new lexicon for young women in Western theater.

Another notable attribute of this production is its irreverent approach to traditional Broadway tropes; Not following a predictable structure has allowed the writers to subvert sub-genres, character archetypes, and plot expectations. It's an absolutely remarkable and creative idea that spices up an otherwise predictable musical narrative.

Theatre usually diversifies the type of arts being portrayed but doesn't necessarily target a specific demographic. Beetlejuice: The Musical defies that trend. It is aggressively targeting young adults and teenagers by experimenting with their choice of music and dramaturgy. By making it a darker production than, for instance, a Disney musical, it speaks more authentically to those members of the audience who are above the age of thirteen or fourteen.

From its aesthetic to its writing, this musical spectacle fully embodies the spirit of Tim Burton’s original film while standing regarding the current state of Broadway, highlighting its capacity for great storytelling, creativity, and boundary-breaking. If one might have thought that our beloved art form was out-of-touch, Beetlejuice: The Musical brings high-quality entertainment on many levels and is a testament to the continuous evolution of theatre.