Beetlejuice The Musical to make its Middle East debut

BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL TO MAKE ITS MIDDLE EAST DEBUT IN NOVEMBER 2025

EXCLUSIVE UAE ENGAGEMENT IN ABU DHABI FROM 20-30 NOVEMBER 2025

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Producers Michael Cassel Group and Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures are thrilled to announce the international smash-hit BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL will make its Middle East premiere in Abu Dhabi later this year at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, from 20-30 November 2025. The show will premiere in partnership with Proactiv Entertainment, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, andMiral. 

Pre-sale tickets will go on sale on 5 May with general on-sale tickets available on 8 May from etihadarena.ae and platinumlist.net. 

It’s showtime, folks! BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL, Broadway's“SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!”(Variety) musical comedy, is more reckless, more irreverent and, frankly, more repellent than ever! Based on Tim Burton’s wonderfully demented film, BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, her new house is haunted by a recently deceased couple and a degenerate demon with a thing for stripes. When Lydia calls on this ghost-with-the-most to scare away her insufferable parents, Beetlejuice comes up with the perfect plan, which involves exorcism, an adorable girl scout who gets scared out of her wits and a whole (nether)world of pandemonium. But under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL is a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most of every Day-O!

“BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL is a celebration of outrageous humour, incredible talent, and pure theatrical spectacle”said Producer Michael Cassel.“We have enjoyed such a wonderful time bringing our international tours of THE LION KING and HAMILTON to Abu Dhabi over the past three years, and we are thrilled to return with this spectacular production, which I know local audiences will embrace.”

“Bringing BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL to Abu Dhabi marks an exciting new chapter in the show's global journey,” said Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Mark Kaufman.“We cannot wait to share this wildly fun and creatively bold production with new audiences in the UAE."

“We’re thrilled to bring one of the most buzzed-about shows in the world to Abu Dhabi for the very first time,”said NicolasRenna, CEO of ProactivEntertainment.“For a show that dives headfirst into the theme of death, it’s outrageously full of life and humor. Audiences can expect what feels like a full-blown stand-up comedy show wrapped inside a big, spectacular musical. BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL’ is definitely going to be unlike anything the region has seen.”

"We are thrilled to continue our collaboration with the Department of Culture of Tourism - Abu Dhabi, Proactiv Entertainment, and the renowned Michael Cassel Group to present BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL at Etihad Arena for the very first time"said Taghrid AI Saeed, Executive Director of Marketing, Communications & Events at Miral."Following the success of THE LION KING and HAMILTON- the first two theatrical productions to play at Yas Island - BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL marks the next exciting chapter in our long-standing partnership with the Michael Cassel Group. This production is an incredible addition to our events calendar and further solidifies Yas Island's position as a premier destination for world-class, unforgettable experiences."

BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL is directed by two-time Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers(Moulin Rouge!, Peter and the Starcatcher), with an original score by Tony Award-nominee Eddie Perfect(KingKong), a book by Scott Brown & Emmy Award nominee Anthony King (BroadCity), choreography by Connor Gallagher(The Robber Bridegroom), and music supervision, orchestrations and incidental music by Kris Kukul (Joan of Arc: Into the Fire).

BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL features scenic design by two-time Tony Award nominee David Korins (Hamilton), costume design by six-time Tony Award winner William Ivey Long(TheProducers), lighting design by Tony Award winner Kenneth Posner(Kinky Boots), sound design by four-time Tony Award nominee Peter Hylenski (Frozen), projection design by 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), illusions by Michael Weber(Forrest Gump), hair and wig design by Charles G. LaPointe(Hamilton), make-up design by Joe Dulude II(Wicked), dance arrangements by David Dabbon and music producing by Matt Stine.

Beetlejuice is based on the 1988 Academy Award-winning Geffen Company motion picture with story by Michael McDowell and Larry Wilson. The smash hit comedy was directed by Tim Burton.