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Trisha Paytas Joins Beetlejuice: The Musical Cast in 2025

10/10/2025

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Summary

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Trisha Paytas will debut as Maxine Dean in Beetlejuice: The Musical at the Palace Theatre from November 4 to November 23, 2025.
She will temporarily replace Sharone Sayegh, who will continue as Juno until November 25.
The musical resumed on October 8, 2025, and has received eight Tony nominations.
The limited engagement is expected to attract Paytas's large social media following and extend visibility through January 3, 2026.

History

Historical Context

The 1988 film "Beetlejuice," directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton, became a cult classic, grossing $84 million against a $15 million budget. Its success led to a Broadway adaptation that premiered in 2019, reflecting a trend of social media influencers like Trisha Paytas entering theater roles, which aims to attract diverse audiences and enhance ticket sales.

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Story summary

Trisha Paytas will debut as Maxine Dean in Beetlejuice: The Musical at the Palace Theatre from November 4 to November 23, 2025.
She will temporarily replace Sharone Sayegh, who will continue as Juno until November 25.
The musical resumed on October 8, 2025, and has received eight Tony nominations.
The limited engagement is expected to attract Paytas's large social media following and extend visibility through January 3, 2026.

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