Beetlejuice – The Musical at Palace Theatre

Fall is about to become absolutely screamtastic! Beetlejuice the Musical is turning up the season with a sensational run of shows in New York City! The Broadway epic will deliver comedy and dark fantasy with a stellar cast! Jump on this terrific wagon as it takes over the Palace Theatre for a limited run of shows. Based on the 1988 film by Tim Burton, Beetlejuice the Musical will take audiences on an adrenaline rushing adventure! Experience the epic story of Beetlejuice as he tries to scare new residents into scaring “unwelcome” inhabitants from their home! It’s bound to have you laughing one minute and gasping the next as this mix of gothic, dark, and humorous world of Beetlejuice gives you an exceptional musical experience! With direction by Alex Timbers and music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect, Beetlejuice the Musical is guaranteed a blast! So hurry and secure your tickets as soon as now because this show is surefire to be jam-packed!

Beetlejuice – The Musical Tickets

Beetlejuice hits the big stage this 2025 with a larger than life production! Are you ready to scream, laugh, and sit on the edge of your seat? This musical has taken Broadway by storm and due its high demand, the production is now once again greeting the fall season with a “boo!” Based on the 1988 film of the same title, Beetlejuice the Musical has been given a brilliant treatment designed to give audiences that wow factor! The big stage is converted into the dark, afterlife world where ghosts and other worldly creatures exist. Now, you have the opportunity to catch this epic at the Palace Theatre. Performances begin on October 8 and it’s available for a limited time only! So experience this dark fantasy horror comedy in one, it’s sure to deliver a laugh worthy rager. 

THE PLOT

Adam and Barbara Maitland fell to their death due to unstable floor boards in their home. Beetlejuice, a devious ghost burns the manual for the afterlife so the couple will stay as spirits haunting their home. Beetlejuice introduces himself as an instructor who can help them adjust to their afterlife, hence haunting a home that would eventually be sold to new residents, Charles Deetz and his daughter Lydia, who recently lost her mother. Beetlejuice’s goal is to have these new living residents mention his name three times so he can be free from his curse. What happens next is some hilarious paranormal mischief. Will Beetlejuice become free from his curse? Find out when you catch Beetlejucie – The Musical at the Palace Theatre!

HISTORY

Beetlejuice the Musical premiered in Washington D.C. in 2018 and opened on Broadway, New York in 2019. Warner Brothers commissioned the 1988 film into a musical with two-time Tony Award winning director Alex Timbers. The musical’s score is provided by Eddie Perfect while esteemed choreographer Connor Gallagher led the musical staging. The production also brought in the most brilliant and creative minds including David Korins on scenic design, Tony Winner William Ivey Long on costume, Tony winner Kenneth Posner on lighting, and the esteemed Michael Curry on Puppetry. 

The musical received eight Tony nominations, including Best Musicla and Best Book of a Musical. At the Outer Critics Circle Award, Beetlejuice received four nominations and won Outstanding Set Design. The musical also bagged seven nominations at the Drama Desk Awards and won Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical. 

REVIEWS

The Guardian lauded the musical’s creativity in terms of delivering scenes to both Beetlejuice fans and casual viewers. “Alex Timbers marshals the madness with absolute control of pacing and tone. The oversized storyboard set (David Korins) is brash and clever, constantly shifting mood and perspective as the house churns through its owners. Some reveals are astonishing but they’re handled with such casual ease, you take them for granted. William Ivey Long’s costumes are startling and funny, and Michael Curry’s puppets are wickedly expressive.” The reviewer goes on to add, “The stage adaptation is careening, nutty and wild, and Perfect cranks the engine of its wit so assuredly he should probably get a raise.”

“A naughtier, louder take on the Tim Burton film.” – Denver Post

“Beetlejuice the Musical is a strange and entertaining spectacle,” says Rachel Weinberg Reviews. The review also mentioned that Beetlejuice fans are sure to have a field day as the musical gave more focus on the main character. “Interestingly, I think composer/lyricist Eddie Perfect and book writers Scott Brown and Anthony King have made the narrative tauter than the film — and they’ve inserted plenty of musical theater in-jokes along the way. While the title character makes sporadic appearances in the movie, the musical gives us more Beetlejuice. Beetlejuice. Beetlejuice.”

The Los Angeles Times declared Beetlejuice as a gen Z hit, “Its storytelling sacrifices nostalgia for the new, specifically in ways that align with Gen Z. It’s a risk for a screen-to-stage adaptation to not cater to the same audience that applauded its source material when it debuted.” The review also praised Lydia’s performance as the character resonates so well with the younger audience. All in all, the musical occasional pivot from the original source material is much welcome by newer audiences. 

“Beetlejuice the Musical is a strange and entertaining spectacle,” – Rachel Weinberg Reviews

Over in Denver, the Denver Post calls the Broadway version of Beetlejuice “a naughtier, louder take on the Tim Burton film.” The writer specified that the musical “smartly expands on the 1988 film with clever writing, taut performances.”

Lastly, Stage Left mentioned, “‘Beetlejuice’ is a ghoulishly good time.” The article added, “As Beetlejuice ironically remarks within the musical’s first minutes: ‘such a bold departure from the original source material.’ Thank heavens for that.  ‘Beetlejuice; the musical is just that: the musical. Mr. Timbers understands his assignment, and has created a show based on a well-known property that knows exactly what it is and wants to do.  With this new vision and story, setting taste aside, ‘Beetlejuice’ excels.” 

“‘Beetlejuice’ is a ghoulishly good time.” – Stage Left

Catch Beetlejuice the Musical takes over the iconic Palace Theatre. Located on Broadway Street, the Palace Theatre is a historial establishment that opened in 1913. For over a century, the venue has been providing people in New York City the most terrific form of entertainment. The venue has undergone extensive renovations over the years while maintaining its classic baroque features. The venue is also equipped with cutting edge lights and sound giving musical fans the most incredible aural and visual experience. For tourists, this venue is a terrific place to visit thanks to the premiere hotel located on site. The TSX Broadway located above the Palace Theatre provides an array of accommodation, dining, shopping, and tons more. You’re sure to have the most amazing blast when you come and visit this venue.

Don’t miss Beetlejuice the Musical’s grand return this 2025! The fall season is sure to open with a monumental scare and laugh fest as the dark comedy fantasy conquers the Palace Theatre! So be sure to secure your tickets as soon as now! It’s a highly limited 13-week run that starts on October 8, 2025! Hurry and hit the Get Tickets link now!