Earlier this year, Alex Brightman wrapped up a five-year journey in the fan-favorite musical Beetlejuice, taking his final bow as the titular role when the show closed at the Marquis Theatre in January.

Is Alex Brightman touring with Beetlejuice?

Everyone's favorite demon from hell is taking the show on the road with the BEETLEJUICE National 26-city Tour, which launched December 6, 2022, at San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre.

Who is Alex Brightman's understudy in Beetlejuice?

(Three of the show's standby and understudy Beetlejuices, Andrew Kober, Elliott Mattox and Will Blum, filled in while Brightman was out.)

Is Alex Brightman still in Beetlejuice 2023?

Earlier this year, Alex Brightman wrapped up a five-year journey in the fan-favorite musical Beetlejuice, taking his final bow as the titular role when the show closed at the Marquis Theatre in January.

Who turned down the role of Beetlejuice?

Other Betelgeuses.

He offered the role to Arnold Schwarzenegger (who turned it down because he was committed to The Running Man. Other considerations were Sammy Davis, Jr., Dudley Moore, and Sam Kinison (whose agent never relayed the interest to the comic).

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Why did Alex leave Beetlejuice?

Alex Brightman Will Play Beetlejuice in the Musical's Final Broadway Performances | Playbill. The Tony nominee had to step away from the role following a concussion sustained backstage.

Why did Alex Brightman take a break from Beetlejuice?

Broadway's Beetlejuice star Alex Brightman, who suffered a concussion in an onstage Christmas Eve mishap, made an unexpected return to the musical tonight for its final performances over the weekend.

Why is Beetlejuice closing?

The higher running costs were a factor. We only had to cancel one performance because of COVID. We did a lot of pushing and pulling to keep the show alive. But it's an expensive show to run, and there were COVID costs.

Who plays Beetlejuice in Beetlejuice on Broadway?

Alex Brightman: Tony nominee Brightman originated the role of Beetlejuice on Broadway. He's also known for his Broadway roles in School of Rock and Wicked. Rob McClure: McClure originated the role of Adam Maitland in the Beetlejuice musical, but he left to play the titular role of Mrs. Doubtfire on Broadway.

Are Sarah and Alex Brightman related?

Not even close. Alex Brightman (no relation, repeat: no relation) was born in 1987 to an American mother also named Brightman in Saratoga, Calif., who worked at a dialysis clinic. Still, Brightman and “The Boss” have enjoyed toying with the press' fascination with the name.

Who is Jenna Ortega playing in Beetlejuice?

Q2:Who does Jenna Ortega play in Beetlejuice? Jenna Ortega plays the daughter of Winona Ryder's character Lydia Deetz in Tim Burton's Beetlejuice 2. In the original film, Lydia is the daughter of Charles Deetz and step-daughter of Delia Deetz.

Why did Sophia leave Beetlejuice musical?

"Sophia has decided to exercise her contractual out to pursue television work." Presley Ryan is playing the role of Lydia through this weekend, and the production plans to announce a new Lydia next week. It's unusual for a star to exit a Broadway production with no advance warning.

Who plays Lydia in Beetlejuice the Musical 2023?

Leading the cast will be Justin Collette (School of Rock) as the titular poltergeist and Isabella Esler as Lydia Deetz in her professional debut.

Why didn't Michael Keaton do Beetlejuice 2?

Michael Keaton didn't originally want to reprise his role as the mischievous ghost in a follow-up to the 1988 supernatural comedy. Tim Burton has revealed Michael Keaton had “no burning desire” to return as the titular character for a Beetlejuice sequel.

How much of Beetlejuice was improv?

He said that when he first showed up to the set as Beetlejuice, the crew was chanting: "Juice, Juice, Juice!" This got Keaton excited for his role. Michael Keaton ad-libbed 90% of his lines.

How did Alex Brightman get hurt?

Star Alex Brightman, who earned a Tony Award nomination for his performance, sustained a concussion during the musical's Dec. 24 performance. The actor reported on Instagram that he “will be out of the show until I can get an 'all clear' from a doctor.

Did Kerry Butler leave Beetlejuice?

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She is one of the original cast members who returned to Beetlejuice when it returned to Broadway in April 2022.

Why was Lydia suicidal in Beetlejuice?

But Lydia's obsession with the dead does have a bit of a downside. She gets so sad and disgusted with her parents at one point that she decides to commit suicide so that she can join the Maitlands: LYDIA: He told me that if I let him out he would take me to the other side to find you. BARBARA: No, Lydia, we're dead.

Why didn t Alec Baldwin like Beetlejuice?

“When we did Beetlejuice, I had no idea what it was about,” Baldwin explains, mirroring the confusion felt by many upon leaving the auditorium. He adds: “I thought my — all of our — careers are going to end with the release of this film. Maybe we're all going to be dead.”

How old was Winona Ryder in Beetlejuice?

She was fifteen, she turned sixteen on the movie. She was a prodigy. From a very young age, she was an old soul. She really got the words and the imagery.

Why is Beetlejuice called Beetlejuice?

The studio was worried about the movie's success, especially because of its confusing title, as "Beetlejuice" is a play on Betelgeuse, the real spelling of the name of the bio-exorcist and the name of a star constellation. According to IndieWire, Warner Bros. begged Burton to change the name.