Beetlejuice (Broadway)

See it if You liked the movie. You like great set design. You like a fun show with a great cast.

Don't see it if You lost a parent and that is going to be a hard theme for you to deal with.

See it if you want to have a fun time at the theater. I laughed hysterically throughout. Brightman/Caruso are spectacular and Kritzer steals the show.

Don't see it if you are looking for a straight adaptation of the film or if you are bringing young kids--some humor is for the adults

Also After seeing some of the mediocre reviews for the show, my expectations for this show were lowered, but this show was FUN. Brightman is a true showman and Caruso is a star on the rise. I have seen a lot of criticism that the story deviated too far from the movie, but I actually appreciated that it took some liberty. If I wanted the movie, I'd watch the movie. This is a fresh take inspired by the movie, and it is a laugh riot. McClure and Butler are delightfully dorky and so many other great supporting performances. Kritzer was robbed of a Tony nom for her HYSTERICAL performance as Delia. So yeah, if you want to see a strict adaptation of the movie to the stage, I guess you have to go see Mean Girls, but if you want a fresh take on this 80's cult classic, go have a fun time at Beetlejuice.... Read more Read less

See it if You are in the mood for a design spectacle. Set and lights are the only redeeming features of this mess of a musical.

Don't see it if You want a cogent and well written musical. You are looking for a family friendly outing. This is raunchy.

See it if you want an irreverent take on a modern classic; you enjoy Alex Brightman; you don't mind style over substance; you enjoy inventive staging

Don't see it if you are an originalist for the movie; you don't like self-referential musicals; you like excellent songs; you expect kid-friendly language

Also Look, I went in expecting to hate this show, and I didn't, so that's good. It's a fun, fluffy romp that had some really enjoyable moments. Alex Brightman does what he does best, and Leslie Kritzer gives a scene-stealing performance. I wouldn't want to pay full price for this, but it served as a fairly enjoyable night out.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a fun show and leave your trouble at home.

Don't see it if you want to see a play.

See it if Much better than expected ... pure and unadulterated entertainment. Alex Brightman and Leslie Kritzer delight.

Don't see it if Lacking a funny bone, looking for more than entertainment, easily offended should look elsewhere...give a chance and be enchanted.

See it if You want an evening of fun and fantasy, if you loved the movie and are a fan of Alex Brightman. The large theater was packed!

Don't see it if You prefer drama to musicals.

See it if you love the movie. While it doesn't follow the exact plot, it is basically nostalgia on stage.

Don't see it if you are looking for great writing or staging. While I liked the cast, there is only so much to work with.

See it if You are a fan of the source material. Enjoy humor that break the fourth wall. Want to see a very solid adaptation.

Don't see it if You have little tolerance for pieces that have self-referential humor. Dislike macabre humor.

Also "I did my dissertation on death... I have a fair collection of... death artifacts, shall we say?" -Michael McDowell

McDowell, renowned horror author and co-screenwriter for Beetlejuice, would have been proud of this adaptation. He was a believer that craft must be put front and center. Beetlejuice is, in my opinion, on the whole a well-crafted musical.

The principles are all wonderful, though some of the characters are simply too one-dimensional to pack any emotional punch later in the story.

Sophia Anne Caruso is wonderful, and vocally she channels Sia, Grace VaderWaal, and other modern indie-singers, with aplomb.

The set and lighting design is very effective.

Beetlejuice succeeds both as a musical for those who love the source material and those that love musicals that are a little on the meta side.

The ending, especially the last few minutes, feel a little too pat, but on the whole I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this capable adaptation.... Read more Read less

See it if you want a hilarious night of theatre. Alex Brightman and Sophie Anne Caruso are SUPERB. The sets and effects are out of this world.

Don't see it if you do not like raunchy humor. This show is pretty R rated. The music is nothing special but it works because of the energy on stage.

See it if You’re a big fan of Sophia Anne Caruso. She’s 17, was extraordinary in the Nether, Lazarus, Blackbird, and is the only worthwhile thing here

Don't see it if You liked the movie, are a fan of ALL the wasted talent here, or just want a fun night at the theater. It’s just not good.

See it if You like out of the norm stories that are pure fun. I never saw the movie but, somehow, I don't think I would like it as much.

Don't see it if You're not into strange, over the top Musical comedies.

See it if you love Burton-like aesthetics, a big spectacle, the movie, Leslie Kritzer or Alex Brightman.

Don't see it if you want particularly interesting songs or are turned off by humorous talk of death and foul language.

See it if Best lead and support cast and all are given numbers which highlight their strengths; often laugh out loud funny

Don't see it if Amount of plot needed to complete story leads to a relentless frenetic energy without an organic path; Arguably assumes you saw movie

See it if you want to see impressive crafts - costumes, set, hair/makeup, and lighting are all top-notch.

Don't see it if you want to see a good show. This is over-the-top and loud with characters you feel no connection to and a story that goes on too long.

See it if You like the actors involved and want to see them sell so-so materials and retreaded bits from the movie

Don't see it if You’re expecting the movie onstage - it’s pretty heavily rewritten - or anything truly original or memorable

See it if you are looking for a fun evening Great cast in a fine adaptation of the Tim Burton film. An old fashioned musical in the best sense of term

Don't see it if Broad comedy is not your thing

See it if You liked the movie, if you like off-the-wall humor, something totally outrageous

Don't see it if If you can't suspend belief for 2 hours, if you didn't like the movie

Also I didn't expect to like this show. I didn't think anyone could play this role as good as Michael Keaton. Alex Brightman was more than up to the task. This was delightful, insane, and outrageous. I wish there were more shows like this. I just experienced it.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a wonderful sets and costumes and magical effects in a show with great acting and singing. The younger people loved it.

Don't see it if you want to see an typical musical with Broadway type songs and not suitable to a younger audience. The basic plot is confusing.

See it if If you want to laugh. I liked the show even better than the movie.

Don't see it if If you dont want to laugh, prefer plays, or arent interested in seeing a show about life and death

See it if You enjoy being tortured by bad songs. The cast is just fine--too bad the material they were given is so bad. Just awful

Don't see it if you like shows with a good score; they manage to even mangle the Harry Belafonte classics here.

See it if You are a big fan of the movie and want to see how it transfers to the stage. Hilarious, clever, great performances by Alex Brightman.et al.

Don't see it if You don't know about the movie, don't have a sense of humor and don't want to see a show about death.

See it if you're a fan of the movie, or want to see a fun show with a nomination worthy set design.

Don't see it if you're not a fan of the movie, or if you don't like comical fluffy entertainment.

See it if an exciting, hilarious adventure to "the other side".A robust serving of dark humor,magic,& silliness.Alex Brightman rocks as Beetlejuice!

Don't see it if go see the fantastic scenic design and costumes. A deserved homage to Tim Burton.Escape reality ,and be delighted by this whimsical show.

Also Alex Brightman is one of the most charismatic actors on Broadway right now.This is his second Tony nomination. He truly delivers a great performance!Sophia Anne Caruso,is pure perfection as the melancholic,and quirky Lydia. Great cast,Great show!... Read more Read less

See it if you like dark and off beat theater. Great patter dialogue. Cast excellent. Super funny. Wonderful tunes.

Don't see it if You prefer jukebox or old fashioned musicals.