BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – It’s showtime! IU Auditorium is proud to present the North American Tour of Beetleuice, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy on April 10–12.

 

Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set, and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, Beetlejuice is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most of every Day-O!

 

“There’s no better way to end our season than with Beetlejuice, a new musical based on Tim Burton’s classic film,” said IU Auditorium Executive Director, Maria Talbert. “This musical comedy blends an astonishing set and score with the remarkably touching tale of a strange and unusual teenager finding familial love. It’s the perfect event for friends and families looking for a night of ‘screamingly good fun.’”

 

Beetlejuice is directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers (Moulin Rouge!, Director of Warner Bros. forthcoming TOTO, the animated musical film adaptation of Michael Morpurgo and Emma Chichester Clark’s 2017 book) with an original score by Tony Award nominee Eddie Perfect (King Kong); a book by Tony Award nominee Scott Brown (“Castle Rock”) and Tony and Emmy Award nominee Anthony King (“Robbie”); music supervision, orchestrations and incidental music by Kris Kukul (Joan of Arc: Into the Fire); and choreography by Connor Gallagher (The Robber Bridegroom).

 

Beetlejuice features scenic design by three-time Tony Award nominee David Korins (Hamilton); costume design by six-time Tony Award winner William Ivey Long (The Producers); lighting design by Tony Award winner Kenneth Posner (Kinky Boots); sound design by Tony Award winner Peter Hylenski (Moulin Rouge!); projection design by Tony Award nominee and Drama Desk Award winner Peter Nigrini (Dear Evan Hansen); puppet design by Drama Desk Award winner Michael Curry (The Lion King); special effects design by Jeremy Chernick (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), hair and wig design by Drama Desk Award nominee Charles G. LaPointe; make-up design by Joe Dulude II; associate director is Catie Davis and associate choreographer is Michael Fatica; casting by The Telsey Office. 

 

Beetlejuice opened at Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre in April 2019, and won the Drama Desk Award and Outer Critics Circle Award for David Korins’ scenic design and was nominated for eight Tony Awards including Best New Musical. Beetlejuice had a history making run on Broadway, following the release of the musicals original Broadway cast recording and Tony Awards appearance, the box office exploded, making it the surprise hit of the 2018–2019 season. Beetlejuice’s Tony Awards performance has gone on to be the most watched musical number from the broadcast with over 4 million views.

 

Beetlejuice became a sensation with fans everywhere including on TikTok, which led to an additional burst of ticket sales from a new audience for Broadway, making the musical one of the top grossing shows on Broadway, going on to break the Winter Garden box office record. The musical played 366 performances at the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway before being shuttered with the rest of Broadway in March 2020. Beetlejuice returned triumphantly to Broadway with performances in April 2022, at the Marquis Theatre where it continued to haunt Broadway through January 8, 2023.

 

Beetlejuice continued its global domination when it opened at Australia ‘s Regent Theatre in May 2025, followed shortly with triumphant three-peat return to Broadway, playing for a limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre October 8, 2025 through January 3, 2026. Beetlejuice continues its international haunt with bows planned in Singapore and the West End in 2026.

 

Beetlejuice is based on the 1988 Academy Award-winning Geffen Company motion picture presented by Warner Bros. and directed by Tim Burton. The smash-hit comedy starred Michael Keaton, Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Jeffrey Jones, Catherine O’Hara, and Winona Ryder with story by Michael McDowell and Larry Wilson.

 

Beetlejuice at IU Auditorium is presented in partnership with IU Credit Union and R.K. Throck Films. IU Auditorium’s 2025–2026 season is presented by Curry Auto Center, Cook, The Herald Times, Upland Brewing Company, World Arts Inc., Boston Scientific, and B97.