"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.

Why is Sophia Anne Caruso not in Beetlejuice anymore?

She won a Theatre World Award for the role. Caruso left the show abruptly on February 19, 2020, using her contractual out in order to pursue work in film and television.

What is Sophia Anne Caruso doing now?

The actress recently appeared in Netflix's 'The School for Good and Evil' and 'Beetlejuice' on Broadway.

Who played Lydia in Beetlejuice the musical after Sophia?

Understudy Presley Ryan has taken over the role of Lydia in the Tony-nominated musical; she will remain in the role through February 23. Original cast member Sophia Anne Caruso, who exercised her contractual out to pursue television work, played her final performance on February 19.

Does Lydia actually marry Beetlejuice in the musical?

Lydia plans to trick him by agreeing to marry him as Charles, Delia, and the Maitlands get the demon ready ("Creepy Old Guy"). The wedding brings Beetlejuice to life, allowing Lydia to stab him and kill him again, making him "Recently Deceased".

Sophia Anne leaves Beetlejuice! Fired?

How old was Sophia in Beetlejuice?

Caruso is just 17. Sweet? Not exactly. In Jennifer Haley's “The Nether” she played an online avatar who invites her own rape and murder.

How old was Caruso when he died?

Caruso's career, which lasted from 1895 to 1920, included 863 appearances with the New York Metropolitan Opera (both at the Met and on tour) before his death in 1921 at the age of 48.

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.

Who was Caruso married to?

Dorothy Park Benjamin Caruso (August 6, 1893 – December 16, 1955) was an American socialite and the wife of the Italian operatic tenor Enrico Caruso.

What type of musical is Beetlejuice?

Beetlejuice is a musical comedy with a book by Scott Brown and Anthony King, music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect, and direction by Alex Timbers. The show is based on the 1988 Tim Burton film of the same name.

How many kids does Horatio Caine have?

Rachel Caine is Horatio's Daughter and oldest child. Kyle Caine is Horatio's Son and youngest child. Raymond Caine is Horatio's younger brother by 5 years. Yelina Salas is Horatio's sister-in-law and his brother, Raymond's widow.

Who was the original choice for Beetlejuice?

Burton's original choice for Beetlejuice was Sammy Davis, Jr. The producers also considered Dudley Moore and Sam Kinison for the role, but Geffen suggested Keaton. Burton was unfamiliar with Keaton's work, but was quickly convinced.

Why was Beetlejuice cancelled?

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 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).

How old are Beetlejuice and Lydia supposed to be?

While Lydia Deetz's age was never explicitly stated in Beetlejuice, she's confirmed to be a high school student who is likely about 16 years old, which was Winona Ryder's age when the original 1988 movie was released.

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 does Lydia say Beetlejuice 3 times?

Do You Have To Say Beetlejuice 3 Times In A Row? To summon or send him away, his name must be repeatedly and clearly summoned three times in a row. This works like a magic spell and is the only way to either summon him before you or send him away.

Why did Caruso go bald?

Given that he's still only 28 years old at the time of writing, it's fair to say his genetics weren't kind to him as he clearly dealt with alopecia from a young age. Eventually, Caruso gave up the fight and decided to shave his head entirely while wearing a headband.

What illness did Caruso have?

In the winter of 1920, however, he suffered a serious affliction when a small blood vessel in his throat burst while he was singing in “E'lisie d'Amore” in the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Recovered from this mishap, Caruso was stricken with pleurisy.

Did Caruso shave his head?

Caruso—also known as Bald Mamba to fans—recently partnered with men's grooming brand Manscaped last December to raise $10,000 for testicular cancer research by completely shaving his head.

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.

Who is Delilah in Beetlejuice?

Beetlejuice (1988) - Catherine O'Hara as Delia - IMDb.