David Fynn cast in West End premiere of 'Beetlejuice The Musical'

Based on Tim Burton’s film, Beetlejuice The Musical follows the story of teenager Lydia Deetz, who moves house and realises she is sharing the space with a pair of newly-deads and the demonic ghost Beetlejuice.

Initial casting has been revealed for the West End premiere of Beetlejuice The Musical. Performances begin at the Prince Edward Theatre on 20 May.

Olivier-nominated actor David Fynn (School of Rock, Much Ado About Nothing, Am I Being Unreasonable) will take on the title role of Beetlejuice.

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 Tim Burton’s film, Beetlejuice The Musical follows the story of teenager Lydia Deetz, who moves house and realises she is sharing the space with a pair of newly-deads and the demonic ghost Beetlejuice.

The Broadway creative team reunites for the West End, including book writers Scott Brown and Anthony King, with music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect. Tony Award winner Alex Timbers (Moulin Rouge! The Musical) directs.

The rest of the team includes choreography by Connor Gallagher, music supervision, orchestrations and incidental music by Kris Kukul, with additional arrangements by Kris Kukul and Eddie Perfect. There is scenic design by David Korins, costume design by William Ivey Long, lighting design by Kenneth Posner, sound design by Peter Hylenski, projection design by Peter Nigrini, puppet design by Michael Curry, special effects by Jeremy Chernick, illusions by Michael Weber, hair and wig design by Charles G. LaPointe, make-up design by Joe Dulude II, and dange arrangements by David Dabbon.

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