David Hunter, Aimie Atkinson, and more announced in 'Beetlejuice' cast
Based on Tim Burton’s movie classic, the musical follows the story of teenager Lydia Deetz, who ends up sharing her home with a pair of newly-deads and the demonic ghost Beetlejuice.
The full cast has been announced for Beetlejuice The Musical, which opens in the West End on 20 May.
Joining David Fynn as Beetlejuice is Tom Xander (Mean Girls, The Book of Mormon) as Beetlejuice alternate, Hannah Nordberg (Euphoria) as Lydia Deetz, David Hunter (Time Traveller’s Wife, Waitress, Kinky Boots) as Adam Maitland, and Chelsea Halfpenny as Barbara Maitland (Emmerdale, Casualty, 9 to 5: The Musical, Waitress).
Alasdair Harvey (The Little Big Things, Come From Away) plays Charles Deetz, while his fiancée Delia will be played by Aimie Atkinson (SIX, Death Note, Pretty Woman).
Chasity Crisp makes her West End as Maxine Dean / Juno, Richard Frame plays Otho, Irvine Iqbal plays Maxie Dean, Rachel Macdougall is Girl Scout, and Vanessa Aurora Sierra will play Miss Argentina, having previously appeared in the role on Broadway.
The company is completed by Jemma Alexander, Samuel Bangs, Natasha Cayabyab, Chris Draper, Harley Emmitt, Catherine McCormick, Robbie McMillan, Kieran Mellish, Elliott Parry, Jacob Smith, Adam Taylor, Tyler Timmins and Issie Wilman.
Following three runs on Broadway, Beetlejuice finally makes its long-awaited West End debut. Based on Tim Burton’s movie classic, the musical follows the story of teenager Lydia Deetz, who ends up sharing her home 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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Photo credit: Aimie Atkinson, David Hunter, and Chasity Crisp. (Courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is Beetlejuice about?
Be possessed by the world of Beetlejuice in this wildly hilarious Broadway hit based on Tim Burton’s beloved film, now haunting the Prince Edward Theatre in the West End.
What's the age recommendation for Beetlejuice?
The recommended age for Beetlejuice is Ages 12+. Recommended 12+ with adult supervision. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult..
Where is Beetlejuice playing?
Beetlejuice is playing at Prince Edward Theatre. The theatre is located at 28 Old Compton Street, London, W1D 4HS.
How long is Beetlejuice?
The running time of Beetlejuice is 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval
How do you book tickets for Beetlejuice?
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How much do tickets cost for Beetlejuice?
Tickets for Beetlejuice start at £32.
Who wrote Beetlejuice?
Beetlejuice has music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect, and the book is by Scott Brown and Anthony King.
What songs are in Beetlejuice?
Beetlejuice includes many songs, such as “The Whole ‘Being Dead’ Thing,” “Dead Mom,” and “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song.)”
Who directed Beetlejuice?
Alex Timbers is the director.
Is Beetlejuice appropriate for kids?
Beetlejuice is best suited for those ages 12+. Those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult age 18 and over. Production notes mention the use of strong language, adult humour, mature themes, and drug references.
Is Beetlejuice good?
Beetlejuice is unapologetically bizarre and wildly funny. Its Broadway run gave it well-deserved attention for its energy and score, and this West End production arrives with just as much energy and ambition.
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