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Beetlejuice the Musical to End Australian Tour in Sydney
5/4/2026, 11:51:15 AM
Sydney Finale Announcement
The eight-time Tony-nominated musical will close its Australian tour at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre, with performances starting November 2026. Tickets go on sale Thursday, 7 May. The dates were announced by Michael Cassel Group, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and Langley Park Productions.
Tour Background & Creative Team
Beetlejuice the Musical adapts Tim Burton’s 1988 Academy Award-winning film and has travelled across Australia, stopping in Adelaide’s Festival Theatre in October before the final Sydney run. The production features music and lyrics by Australian Tony nominee Eddie Perfect, with Andy Karl as Beetlejuice. Alex Timbers directs; the book is by Scott Brown and Anthony King. Design highlights include scenic work by David Korins and costumes by William Ivey Long.
Timeline
- 7 May 2024 – Ticket sales open.
- October – Adelaide at Festival Theatre.
- November 2026 – Sydney at Capitol Theatre.
Data & Statistics
- Eight Tony nominations for the musical.
- Eddie Perfect earned a Tony nomination for the score.
- The original film won the 1988 Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.
Why It Matters
The Sydney finale caps a major Broadway export, giving Australian audiences a production praised for its comedy, spectacle and technical design. The tour underscores cultural exchange between U.S. Broadway and Australian venues and reinforces Sydney’s reputation as a “great theatre city” for large-scale shows.
Official Statements & Responses
Producers called the Sydney engagement an “unforgettable finale” and highlighted its “wild, high-octane” energy. They said the show will deliver “laughter, music and just the right amount of mayhem.” The creative team expressed confidence that Sydney’s appetite for bold theatre matches the production’s “outrageous, heart-filled” style.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Speaking about the Sydney season, Eddie Perfect said: “Sydney is a city that embraces big ideas and bold theatrical experiences.” — Eddie Perfect, Composer-Lyricist
- “‘Beetlejuice’ is unapologetically outrageous, packed with heart, spectacle, and a healthy dose of anarchic comedy, and I know Sydney audiences will fall in love with this gloriously twisted world.” — Eddie Perfect, Composer-Lyricist
- “Wild, wicked and gloriously unexpected, Beetlejuice is coming to Sydney for what promises to be an unforgettable finale to our national tour. This is a bold, high-octane production led by an extraordinary company. Audiences are in for one hell of a night at the theatre.” — Michael Cassel, Producer
- “Beetlejuice is one of the funniest, wildest shows I’ve ever had the joy of performing. I’ve heard so many great things about the incredible arts and festival scene in Adelaide, and now it’s time to stir up a little mischief together,” — Andy Karl, Lead Actor
What’s Next
After Adelaide, the production moves to Sydney for its concluding season. Ticket buyers are urged to secure seats early, as demand is expected to be strong in both cities.
