Why Watch Beetlejuice The Musical?
- Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, Beetlejuice The Musical is a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most of every Day-O!
- Beetlejuice is written directly for the stage, addressing the audience, mocking theatre conventions, and driving the story with irreverent energy.
- With original music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect, the show delivers fast, character-driven songs like Day-O (The Banana Boat Song), Dead Mom, and The Whole “Being Dead” Thing.
- This "absolute marvel" (The Australian) production lands at the Lyric Theatre for a limited season. Book your Beetlejuice The Musical Brisbane tickets now!
Beetlejuice The Musical is a high-energy stage adaptation of Tim Burton’s film, reimagined for stage with an irreverent book by Scott Brown and Anthony King and an original score by Eddie Perfect. Known for its fast-paced humour, fourth-wall breaks, and densely layered staging, the musical balances outrageous comedy with a grounded emotional core. This Australian staging brings the Broadway and West End hit to Brisbane with a cast led by Andy Karl and Karis Oka, supported by a large ensemble and touring-scale technical design. Playing at the Lyric Theatre, the show combines big musical theatre energy with the self-aware humour that has made Beetlejuice The Musical a standout contemporary crowd favourite.
Storyline
After the Maitlands die and find themselves trapped in their own home, they struggle to scare away the new living residents. Enter Beetlejuice, a rule-breaking demon who sees an opportunity to exploit the situation for his own escape. As Lydia becomes entangled in the supernatural mess, she must decide who she trusts, what family means, and how much chaos she’s willing to unleash.
Show timings
Show timings for Beetlejuice The Musical may vary every week. You can check the show timings for your preferred date at the next stage of booking.
Top songs
The score by Eddie Perfect blends rock, comedy, and musical theatre storytelling. Audience favourites include The Whole “Being Dead” Thing, Dead Mom, Say My Name, and the stage reimagining of Day-O (The Banana Boat Song).
Additional Information
- Security: To ensure your comfort and security, you might encounter a few security checks when you arrive at the venue.
- Dress code: Smart casual or semi-formal attire is the way to go.
- Outside food: While outside food isn't usually allowed, many theaters have cafes or restaurants nearby for you to check out before or after the show.
Frequently asked questions
The musical does not have a strict age limit. However, it is most suitable for children aged 14 years and above. This production contains coarse language, mature themes, sexual references, exploration of death (including the death of a parent) and references to suicide and drug use. This production also contains substantial haze and fog, sudden loud noises, pyrotechnic and strobe lighting effects.
The musical is playing at the Lyric Theatre in Brisbane.
This production contains coarse language, mature themes, sexual references, exploration of death (including the death of a parent) and references to suicide and drug use. This production also contains substantial haze and fog, sudden loud noises, pyrotechnic and strobe lighting effects.
The running time is 2 hours and 30 minutes with one intermission.
The main stars of the musical are Andy Karl as Beetlejuice, Karis Oka as Lydia Deetz, Elise McCann as Barbara Maitland, Rob Johnson as Adam Maitland, Erin Clare as Delia Deetz, Tom Wren as Charles Deetz, Angelique Cassimatis as Miss Argentina, Andy Conaghan as Otho, Adam Lyon as Maxie Dean, and Noni McCallum as Maxine and Juno.
The musical has a range of delightful songs. Listen to top songs such as Dead Mom, Say My Name, and Day-O (The Banana Boat Song). You can find the Beetlejuice The Musical playlist here.
Yes. The stage show is based on Tim Burton’s film and keeps the core characters, setup, and tone.
Yes. The character is written to be self-aware and frequently addresses the audience as part of the humour.
