The musical adaptation based on Tim Burton’s film is finally heading to the West End next year, following multiple Broadway runs & US tour.
It has been announced that Beetlejuice: The Musical will make its West End debut next year, beginning performances at the Prince of Edward Theatre in May 2026.
Among the creative team behind the musical are: Scott Brown and Anthony King who wrote the book with music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect and direction by Alex Timbers (Moulin Rouge! The Musical).
Tickets will go on general sale from the 30th October. People can sign up for further information about the show here.
Based on Tim Burton’s beloved movie classic, this wildly funny – and weirdly life-affirming – musical tells the tale of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager sharing her home with a pair of newly-deads and the demonic ghost with the most, Beetlejuice. He’s dead trouble, but if you really want to feel alive, just say his name three times…
Also part of the creative team are: choreographer Connor Gallagher, music supervision, orchestrations and incidental Music by Kris Kukul, with additional arrangements by Kris Kukul and Eddie Perfect. In addition, the musical features: scenic design by four-time Tony Award nominee David Korins , costume design by six time Tony Award winner William Ivey Long, lighting design by Tony Award winner Kenneth Posner, sound design by Tony Award winner Peter Hylenski, projection design by five-time Tony Award-nominee Peter Nigrini, puppet design by Drama Desk Award winner Michael Curry, special effects design by Jeremy Chernick, illusions by Michael Weber, hair & wig design by Drama Desk Award nominee Charles G. LaPointe, make-up design by Joe Dulude II, dance arrangements by David Dabbon, music producer, Matt Stine, casting by Harry Blumenau CDG CSA, UK General Management, Crossroads Live UK and US General Management by Bespoke Theatricals.
Beetlejuice the Musical originally opened on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre in 2019 and again at the Marquis Theatre in 2022. . The first national US tour has just concluded an 88-city tour with a final Broadway run planned at the Palace Theatre, where it plays 41 performances from Wednesday, 8th October.
Casting and further information about the London run have yet to be unveiled.
To find out more about the London run visit: https://www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk/whats-on/beetlejuice