Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice at Prince Edward Theatre

Why see Beetlejuice?

It's Showtime... again!

Say his name three times and he will appear! That's right, Tim Burton's Oscar-winning Beetlejuice is crossing the pond from Broadway to the West End in 2026! Anthony King, Scott Brown, and Australian comedian Eddie Perfect's creation will be resurrected at the Prince Edward Theatre! Sure to be a welcome return, don't miss all the spooky mischief as the wonderfully weird anti-hero struts his stuff on stage once more!

Originally starring the likes of Alec Baldwin and Winona Ryder, this kooky classic is ready to ramp up the weird with the brand new production focusing more on death-obsessed teen Lydia Deetz. But have no fear (or do), stripe-wearing Beetlejuice will still be there, being the ghost with the most! Alex Timbers (of Moulin Rouge! The Musical fame) directs.

What is Beetlejuice About?

Lydia Deetz has an odd obsession, death and an even odder talent, talking to ghosts. So when her family moves into a haunted mansion, it's Lydia's time to shine. As the previous occupiers, Adam and Barbara (who are now dead) have no luck trying to scare the new proprietors out of their beloved home, they call upon the mischievous and self-proclaimed 'bio-exorcist' Beetlejuice to their aid...

Key Information

Run Time

Two hours and 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.

Dates

Opens 20 May 2026

Cast


Creative

  • Directed by Alex Timbers
  • Score by Eddie Perfect
  • Book by Anthony King and Scott Brown

Awards

Tony Awards, 2019 - Nominations

Best Musical
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical - Alex Brightman
Best Book of a Musical - Scott Brown and Anthony King
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre - Eddie Perfect
Best Costume Design of a Musical - William Ivey Long
Best Sound Design of a Musical - Peter Hylenski
Best Lighting Design of a Musical - Kenneth Posner and Peter Nigrini
Best Scenic Design of a Musical - David Korins

DRAMA LEAGUE AWARDS, 2019 - NOMINATIONS

Distinguished Performance Award - Alex Brightman
Outstanding Production of a Broadway or off-Broadway Musical

DRAMA DESK AWARDS, 2019 - Wins

Outstanding Set Design for a Musical

Drama Desk Awards, 2019 - Nominations

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Leslie Kritzer
Outstanding Puppet Design
Outstanding Wig and Hair Design
Outstanding Project Design
Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical
Outstanding Set Design for a Musical
Outstanding Book of a Musical

Reviews

Our review

Fun Quirky Thrilling

This is a story about death. Yes, death. The opening sums it up quite well and sets the tone for this fantasy comedy horror based on Tim Burton's 1988 film with the same title.

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