The West End production of the film will begin performances at the Prince Edward Theatre from the 20th May.
It has been announced that open auditions will take place for the West End production of Beetlejuice for the casting of Lydia Deetz.
Based on the classic 1988 Tim Burton film, the musical follows the story of teenager Lydia who encounters two ghosts in the house she is living in as well as the mysterious character Beetlejuice.
The open auditions for the role will take place on Thursday 22nd January from 10am to 6pm at a central London location. The production team is seeking a female-presenting actor to play the role, playing age late teens (16–18), no taller than 5’4”, and of any appearance.
Directed by Alex Timbers, the musical features a book by Scott Brown and Anthony King, with music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect.
The creative team also includes: 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.
To find out more and to register for the open audition visit:https://harryblumenau.com/beetlejuice