Lead casting has been revealed for Beetlejuice: The Musical.
The present will make its West End debut on the Prince Edward Theatre, the place it can run from Wednesday 20 May 2026 till Saturday 17 April 2027.
It relies on the 1988 Warner Bros. movie directed by Tim Burton and follows teenager Lydia, who encounters a pair of not too long ago deceased householders and the ghost Beetlejuice after transferring into a brand new home.
Set to lead the present will likely be David Fynn, taking part in the function of the tormenting spooky presence. Further star names will likely be revealed very quickly.
The musical encompasses a ebook by Scott Brown and Anthony King, with music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect. The West End manufacturing will likely be directed by Alex Timbers, with choreography by Connor Gallagher. The inventive crew additionally contains 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, particular results, illusions, hair, wigs and make-up.
Casting is by Harry Blumenau.
Fynn mentioned at this time: “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.”
The musical initially opened on Broadway in 2019, returning in 2022 following the pandemic shutdown, and has since toured extensively within the United States and performed internationally in Tokyo, Seoul, Melbourne and Abu Dhabi.
The UK manufacturing is produced by Crossroads Live and Warner Bros Theatre Ventures.
