The musical based on the Tim Burton film is set to begin performances at the Prince Edward Theatre on the 20th May.
Lead casting has now been confirmed for the West End production of Beetlejuice the musical, set begin performances next month.
David Fynn is set to be playing the title role in the musical. He previously originated the part of Dewey Finn in the West End premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock with his other theatre credits including: his performance as Tony Lumpkin in the National Theatre’s 2012 production of She Stoops to Conquer, and his turn as Dogberry in the NT’s 2022 Much Ado About Nothing.
Further casting has yet to be announced.
Talking about the news, Fynn said: “It’s a show I’ve admired for a long time – bold, funny, and totally chaotic. Getting the chance to step into such an iconic role is both a huge honour and a slightly surreal experience. I’m looking forward to bringing my own take to it while staying true to what makes the character so much fun. Plus, I do look good in stripes, and I am a little dead inside.”
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.
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: choreography by Connor Gallagher, scenic designer David Korins, costume designer William Ivey Long, lighting designer Kenneth Posner, sound designer Peter Hylenski and projection designer Peter Nigrini, alongside specialists in puppetry, special effects, illusions, hair, wigs and make-up.
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