BEETLEJUICE The Musical

Hey everyone, I'm back after a bit of a break! Just say "OPA" three times, and I'll start blogging again. Well, that worked like a charm!

So, why the break? Well, back in March, I had to have surgery, which meant some serious recovery time. But I'm feeling good now and ready to dive back into things I love, like dancing, working out, and writing! One of my first outings was when I was recovering was attending BEETLEJUICE The Musical for the first time!

The show was phenomenal. The storyline remains close to the original movie, with modifications as needed. For example, in the movie, Adam and Barabara die at the beginning by driving off the road and drowning; however, the musical devises an easier way for us to watch them die on stage.

One of the best parts of the musical is the music. The musical had various genres, ranging from Rock to Showtunes to ballads. Some standout songs were The Whole Being Dead Thing, Dead Mom, Say My Name, and, of course, Day-O (The Banana Boat Song). I also enjoyed the use of Danny Elfman's original film score, which was sometimes incorporated into the songs or used as background music during scenes.

The visual and set designs were stunning. The set undergoes a few makeovers. Starting with the original home that Adam and Barbara live in, a remodel when Lydia and her family move in. Then, when Beetlejuice comes to life in the human world, the house becomes much more demented with snakes and bones, and some serious destruction of property. 

The acting was great, as everyone committed to their characters. While many of them were extravagant and unique, I felt that nobody took away from each other in the scenes. Beetlejuice was especially humorous, with more modern jokes that were funnier and less dated than the jokes from the movie.

While the musical incorporated a lot of horror through the sets and music, it didn’t feel scary but more entertaining. I’m glad it isn’t as horror-focused because it really did not need to be. 

Beetlejuice may be one of my favorite musicals I’ve ever watched. The humor was a bit inappropriate at times, so I’d say someone should be around 12 or 13 to see it. 

Overall, I really enjoyed the Beetlejuice musical and thought it was hilarious. On a scale from 1 to 10, I’d personally give it a 9.5. 

I’m excited to get back into writing blogs since I’m mostly recovered from surgery, and I appreciate you reading my first blog. But now, I’ve got a question for you. Tell me, what’s your favorite musical? Let me know, and always remember to keep on shivering.