Beetlejuice – The Musical at San Diego Civic Theatre

Springtime just got spooky! Take a trip into the netherworld when you see the magnificent production of Beetlejuice The Musical! This exhilarating stage adaptation of the iconic 1988 film of the same title brings the epic to life with an astounding Broadway musical that will take audiences for a thrilling ride! Beetlejuice will drop by San Diego, California this spring as part of its gargantuan North American Tour! From February 24 to March 1, 2026 this spooky bonanza will be haunting the San Diego Civic Theatre! Watch out for some witty and hilarious storyline plus some jumpscares, a terrific score, and not to mention a mind blowing set design that totally gives the eerie feels! It’s your opportunity to experience an excellent musical led by Beetlejuice himself! So hurry and secure your tickets as early as now because this musical is light up the San Deigo Civic Theatre for a limited time!

Beetlejuice – The Musical Tickets

THE PLOT

Beetlejuice is a sneaky demon. He causes the demise of married couple Adam and Barbara Maitland. Their spirits after their death would need some guidance but Beetlejuice burns the Handbook for the Recently Deceased. Now, he’s tricking the Maitlands to haunt their home instead while the new (and alive) family, the Deetz move in. Now, upon this supposed haunting, Beetlejuice meets the Deetz daughter Lydia, whose trauma of losing her mother gave her the ability to see sinister things, including Beetlejuice. The schemy demon then finds his target. He needs a living person to say his name three times. Now what horror will unfold when Beetlejuice’s name is chanted? Find out when you catch Beetlejuice the Musical at the San Diego Civic Theatre.

AVAILABLE AT THE SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATRE THIS SPRING

Beetlejuice the Musical premiered on Broadway in 2019 after a trila run in Washington D.C. the year before. In 2022, Beetlejuice went on a North American Tour for the first time. In 2025, the tour comes back for another run and will extend all the way to 2026. Meanwhile, the Broadway production will be ongoing for a totally limited time as well. So, if you’re over in San Diego, the best way to catch this scary and hilarious epic is by catching it at the San Diego Civic Theatre.

“Beetlejuice excels most at being an entertaining, high-energy, visually appealing musical theater wonder.” – Rachel Weinberg Reviews

CREATIVE TEAM & CAST

Produced by Warner Brother Ventures, the production was led by two time Tony Award winning director Alex Timbers. The musical features a storyline by Scott Brown and Anthony King, based on the screenplay by Michael McDowell, and music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect. The musical’s creative team is also a star studded list as the showmakers made sure that the production had the most talented minds in the circuit. The production features choreography by Connor Gallagher, scenic design by Tony nominee David Korins, lighting design by Tony winner Kenneth Posner, costume design by Williams Ivey Long, and sound design by Tony winner Peter Hylenski. The touring cast is also a stellar list of amazing actors, including Juston Collette as Beetlejuice, Megan McGinnis as Barbara, Will Burtin as Adam, and Isabella Ester as Lydia. 

“It is a hell of a lot of fun!” – The Guardian

AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL

Beetlejuice the Musical may be an iconic masterpiece that satisfies fans of the 1988 film, but it also brought it a ton of new audiences, particularly the younger ones who didnt really catch the film during its prime. Hence, the musical was a magifinicent commercial success that not only found success through its box office but also acquired a ton of incredible accolades. Beetlejuice the Musical has secured eight Tony nominations, including a nomination for Best Musical. Over at the Outer Critics Circle Award, the musical received four nominations and won the category for Outstanding Set Design. Beetlejuice also won a Drama Desk Award, a Drama League Award, and a Theatre World Award.

“Screamingly good fun!” – Variety

THE REVIEWS

The musical also received a ton of rave reviews from theater critics. The Guardian raved about the musical non stop in his glowing review. From the acting, to scenic design, and the score, the musical definitely did more than just impress its viewers. “The stage adaptation is careening, nutty and wild. And it is a hell of a lot of fun.” 

Variety also lauded this incredible epic for being lots of fun. “High-spirited fun, wickedly good tunes and eye-popping visuals make this night of the living dead a scream. The writer was quick to add that the musical, which pays great homage to the film, also conveniently maintains its own identity, “Book writers Scott Brown and Anthony King and director Alex Timbers make the show more than the film’s cynical goth fantasia, creating themes and characters — a few anyway — worth caring about, without losing any of the movie’s outrageousness or visual pizazz.”

The musical was compared to the Rocky Horror Picture Show. “he musical brings a Deadpool-ian approach to what feels essentially like a mash-up between the original 1988 movie and the animated series that followed,” said Entertainment Weekly. The review also raved about how Beetlejuice exploded onto the stage atop a giant puppeteered sandworm like a rodeo clown. Ultimately, the review called the musical “a feast for the eyes and soul.”

“A feast for the eyes and soul.” – Entertainment Weekly

It’s not just the theater pros who are raving about this show. Ordinary viewers also loved this epic from start to finish, “BEETLEJUICE isn’t trodding new territory, but the musical works better than I expected because the writing choices tighten the narrative and the performers really go for it,” says Rachel Weinberg Reviews. She added that “Beetlejuice excels most at being an entertaining, high-energy, visually appealing musical theater wonder.”

“A jaw-dropping fun house!” – The New York Times

THE VENUE

Beetlejuice will take over the San Diego Civic Theatre from February 24 to March 1, 2026. This venue is a terrific state of the art facility that provides incredible features. The San Diego Civic Theatre boasts breathtaking modern architecutre with stylish plush seats, providing audiences with great comfort. The venue is also lauded for its fantastic ambiance. The auditorium is a grand display of modern entertainment accommodations, while its lobby provides a classic and opulent atmosphere with a grand chandelier. The venue is also equipped with state of the art light and sound technology, giving audiences a great visual and aural experience. If you’re keen on checking out. In 2025, the venue celebrated its 60th year anniversary with a major refurbishment. 

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW

Don’t miss out on the spookiest, funniest, and most stunning Broadway musical to ever hit the San Diego Civic Theatre! Catch Beetlejuice light up this iconic venue by securing your tickets now before it’s too late! Hurry, it’s available for a limited time!