[Singapore] Broadway Legend Andy Karl to Spook Singapore in Beetlejuice the Musical
Performances Will Commence From January 2026
Producers Michael Cassel Group and Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures are thrilled to announce the international smash-hit BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL will be heading to the Esplanade Theatre in Singapore for an exclusive season in early 2026. Singapore will be the second stop on the international tour of the production, with performances from 15 January.
Three-time Tony Award nominee Andy Karl (Groundhog Day, Moulin Rouge!, Wicked) will be stepping into the title role of Beetlejuice for the Singapore season.
Photo provided - Michael Cassel and Andy Karl
Tickets for the Singapore season go on sale to the general public from Thursday 3 July 2025, with exclusive pre-sale access available via Ticketek Singapore. Fans are encouraged to join the waitlist now to secure early access and exclusive pre-sale offers.
Producer Michael Cassel said: “We’ve had the privilege of producing some of the biggest titles in musical theatre, and BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL is undoubtedly one of the most original, exhilarating productions of the last decade. It’s wickedly funny, visually spectacular, and with Andy Karl donning the iconic suit, it’s going to be an unmissable performance for Singapore audiences.”
Andy Karl said: "Beetlejuice is not your typical leading man — unless your typical leading man is a hilarious fast-talking demon with an attitude and the worst fashion sense. That’s exactly why I couldn’t say no! He’s wildly inappropriate, totally unhinged, and yet somehow… weirdly lovable? I’m thrilled to bring this gloriously deranged show — and my questionably-clean striped suit — to Singapore for the first time. Hang on to your sandworms, because…it’s showtime!”
Alice Neo, Assistant Head, Venues, The Esplanade Co Ltd, said: “At Esplanade, we take pride in curating a diverse mix of arts and entertainment, both through our own programmes as well as productions by our valued hirers. We’re thrilled to welcome the Singapore debut of the delightfully offbeat BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL and to have Michael Cassel Group and their world-class presentations back at the Esplanade Theatre. It will add a bold, irreverent splash to our 2026 calendar.”
It’s showtime, folks! BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL, Broadway's musical comedy that is filled with “infectious mayhem” (The Age), 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 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 (King Kong), a book by Scott Brown & Emmy Award nominee Anthony King (Broad City), 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 (The Producers), 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 THE MUSICAL 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.