Savor the melodic madness of Beetlejuice – The Musical from March 5 to 10 LIVE at the Hobby Center’s haunted Sarofim Hall! Adapted from Tim Burton’s cult classic of the same name, this delightfully devilish production is directed by 2x Tony Award winner Alex Timbers, following a book by Scott Brown and Anthony King and a supernatural score by Eddie Perfect. Set within the wailing walls of the Maitland residence, our tale revolves around one Lydia Deetz, played by Isabelle Esler, and her inadvertent trespassing into the land of the dead. Caught within the throes of her mother’s untimely demise and the cobweb of schemes of Beetlejuice, an enigmatic ghost played by Justin Colette, Lydia will have to confront her demons (both literal and metaphorical) if she hopes to see the light of day again. The musical’s inaugural North American tour heard your screams, and it’s taking its 2024 run to you in Houston. Get your tickets now!
Beetlejuice – The Musical Tickets
“Screamingly good fun!” – Variety
“A jaw-dropping funhouse!” – The New York Times
Gasp at the ghastly ghoulishness of it all and revel in the musical macabre! Beetlejuice has been scaring the stripes out of America in its first national tour, with its 2024 leg accelerating a freight train of fright to freak out all the cowpokes down by Houston, TX! Care to join in on this fearfest? Then come by the Hobby Center from March 5 to 10 and take your seats at the Sarofim Hall because it’s… SHOWTIME!
Born from the demented dreams of Tim Burton, this phantasmal Broadway phenomenon was adapted from the eponymous 1988 horror comedy classic and shaped into a book by the deathly duo of Scott Brown and Anthony King. It is directed by two-time Tony Award winner Alex Timbers and scored by Helpmann Award-winning musician Eddie Perfect.
Do you believe in ghosts? A certain Lydia Deetz didn’t, but her new home didn’t spare a second throwing that skepticism out of its paneless windows.
After moving into the definitely-not-haunted Maitland residence with her father and his mistress, our unassuming hero will have to fend off the escalating assaults of the house’s freshly deceased owners and a stripe-suited ghost who’s got a knack for foul-mouthed tomfoolery. But with the recent death of her mother still weighing down her heart, Lydia will have to dig deep to defeat the demons around her and the ones that fester within.
“A feast for the eyes and soul!” – Entertainment Weekly
“A big, fantastical funhouse of Burtonesque magic!” – People Magazine
For two and a half hours, Beetlejuice – The Musical will transport you into a spine-chilling netherworld framed by David Korins’ award-winning gothic setpieces. Impeccably stylish, malevolently melodic, and horrifically hilarious. Say his name three times and experience Broadway’s most gruesome musical comedy, but only if you dare.
MAIN CAST
- Justin Collette as Beetlejuice
- Isabella Esler as Lydia Deetz
- Megan McGinnis as Barbara Maitland
- Will Burton as Adam Maitland
- Jesse Sharp as Charles
- Kate Marilley as Delia
- Jackera Davis as Girl Scout
- Abe Goldfarb as Otho
- Danielle Marie Gonzalez as Miss Argentina
- Kris Roberts as Maxine Dean, Juno
- Brian Vaughn as Maxie Dean
Meanwhile, the swing and ensemble team enlists the all-star talents of Michael Biren, Ryan Breslin, Haley Fish, Haley Hannah, Matthew Michael Janisse, Kenway Ho Wai Kua, Mateo Melendez, Drew Minard, Lee Price, Larkin Reilly, Lexie Dorsett Sharp, and Corben Williams.
“The entirety of ‘Home’ is probably my favorite moment in the show. After all of the crazy stuff that happens in the story, I’m able to just take a breath and go on this emotional journey with Lydia.” Esler shared in an interview with BroadwayWorld.
CREATIVE TEAM
- Eddie Perfect – Music & Lyrics
- Scott Brown & Anthony King – Book
- Kris Kukul – Musical Supervision, Orchestrations, & Incidental Music, Additional Arrangements
- Connor Gallagher – Choreography
- Alex Timbers – Director
- David Korins – Scenic Design
- William Ivey Long – Costume Design
- Kenneth Posner – Lighting Design
- Peter Hylenski – Sound Design
- Peter Nigrini – Projection Design
- Michael Curry – Puppet Design
- Jeremy Chernick – Special Effects Design
- Michael Weber – Illusions
- Charles G. Lapointe – Hair & Wig Design
- Joe Dulude II – Make-Up Design
- Lorenzo Pisoni – Physical Movement Coordinator
- The Telsey Office, Rachel Hoffman, CSA – Casting
- Eddie Perfect & Kris Kukul – Additional Arrangements
- Matt Stine – Music Producer
- Kristy Norter – Music Coordination
- David Dabbon – Dance Arrangements
- Andy Grobengieser – Music Director/Conductor
- Alan D. Knight – Production Stage Manager
- Joel T. Herbst – Company Manager
- Catie Davis – Associate Director
- Michael Fatica – Associate Choreographer
- Allied Global Marketing – Tour Marketing & Press
- SpotCo – Digital & Social Media
- The Road Company – Tour Booking
- Networks Presentations / Walker White – Production Management
- Jenny Gersten – Line Producer
- Gentry & Associates / Gregory Vander Ploeg – General Management
- Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures & Networks Presentations / Mimi Intagliata & Seth Wenig – Producers
Beetlejuice – The Musical first crawled out of the grave to haunt Washington D.C. for a tryout session in 2018, following development news and rumors that dated back two years prior. In 2019, the show set out for the big leagues, taking ovations and scaring audiences out of their skins at the Winter Garden Theatre in its official Broadway debut. This engagement ran for eleven months, from April to March of the following year, but was interrupted by the then-ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. After clawing its way back into the light, the production opened once again in April of 2022, subsequently completing its run in January of 2023.
“As lively as a musical about the dead as you can get.” – Theater Mania
“Fun, freaky. My God, the puppetry. A Tony for the sandworm!” – The Guardian
During the 2019 award season, Beetlejuice – The Musical earned widespread acclaim, riding off the rave reviews from publications such as Entertainment Weekly and The Washington Post. It was nominated eight times at the 73rd Annual Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score, and won several other major theater prizes. Among these include Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Outstanding Set Design, a Theatre World Award for Outstanding New York City Stage Debut Performance, and a Drama League Founder’s Award for Excellence in Directing.
A most enrapturing nightmare awaits you at the Hobby Center’s Sarofim Hall from March 5 to 10, courtesy of the ghost with the most! Quench this devilish dilemma and get your seats now for Beetlejuice – The Musical LIVE!