Beetlejuice
San Antonio

Beetlejuice: The Musical That Rose from the Dead

Beetlejuice premiered on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre on April 25, 2019, and had one of the most unusual trajectories in recent Broadway history. Despite mixed initial reviews, the show developed a passionate fanbase — driven largely by Gen Z audiences who discovered it through TikTok and social media — and was selling out by the time COVID-19 shuttered Broadway in March 2020. The production reopened at the Marquis Theatre in April 2022 and ran until January 2023, and the national tour launched shortly after, selling out theaters across the country with the same fervent energy that rescued the Broadway production from an early closing.

Tim Burton's 1988 film starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Alec Baldwin, and Geena Davis is a cult classic that has endured for nearly four decades. The musical takes the film's premise — a recently deceased couple tries to haunt their former home to scare away the new owners, with the help of a chaotic bio-exorcist named Beetlejuice — and reshapes it into a story centered on Lydia Deetz, the goth teenager who can see the dead. Australian composer Eddie Perfect wrote a score that blends pop-rock energy with theatrical wit, and the book by Scott Brown and Anthony King finds genuine emotion in Lydia's grief over her mother's death while never losing the show's anarchic comedic energy.

Alex Timbers's direction is a masterclass in controlled chaos. The show moves at a breakneck pace, with fourth-wall breaks, audience interaction, pop culture references, and visual gags flying at the audience faster than they can process them. David Korins's Tony-winning scenic design transforms the stage into a multi-level funhouse that literally falls apart and reassembles itself throughout the show. The result is a theatrical experience unlike anything else on tour — part comedy, part rock concert, part haunted house, and entirely unforgettable.

The Majestic Theatre in San Antonio (2,311 seats, 224 East Houston Street) is a National Historic Landmark built in 1929 by architect John Eberson in the atmospheric style. The theater's ornate interior — with its starlit ceiling, Spanish Colonial towers, and shadowy balconies — adds an extra layer of gothic atmosphere for a show about ghosts and the afterlife. The Majestic is in the heart of downtown San Antonio, steps from the River Walk and the Alamo.

The November 13–15 run includes just four performances, making this one of the shortest and most in-demand engagements of the Broadway in San Antonio season. BigStub has verified resale tickets for every performance with no hidden fees and a buyer guarantee backed by over 20 years of trusted service. Don't miss the ghost with the most at the Majestic!

The role of Beetlejuice is one of the most physically demanding in musical theater. The actor playing the ghost with the most is on stage for nearly the entire show, delivering rapid-fire comedy, leading ensemble dance numbers, interacting with the audience, and navigating a set that literally changes around them. The character's energy is relentless — think a combination of the Genie from Aladdin, the Emcee from Cabaret, and a haunted house tour guide who has completely lost control. The touring production casts performers who can match that energy night after night, and the result is a lead performance that leaves audiences breathless and exhilarated.

Beetlejuice's appeal to younger audiences has been one of the show's defining characteristics. Unlike most Broadway musicals, which skew toward adult subscribers and tourists, Beetlejuice drew a massive Gen Z audience that discovered the show through TikTok dance challenges, social media clips, and word-of-mouth recommendations. This younger fanbase brought a level of energy and enthusiasm to the theater that veteran Broadway observers compared to the early days of Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen. The touring production has maintained that energy, and San Antonio audiences can expect a crowd that is young, loud, and extremely into it — which is exactly how Beetlejuice is meant to be experienced.

San Antonio's downtown entertainment district offers the perfect setting for a Beetlejuice outing. The Majestic Theatre sits steps from the River Walk, where pre-show dinner options range from Tex-Mex staples to upscale steakhouses. The Alamo is less than two blocks away, and the Pearl District — a revitalized brewery complex with artisan shops and restaurants — is a short drive or rideshare away. For families, couples, or groups of friends looking for a night of pure theatrical entertainment, Beetlejuice at the Majestic delivers laughs, spectacle, and surprises from the first note to the final curtain call.

With only four performances in three days, this is the most limited engagement in the entire 2026–2027 Broadway in San Antonio season. Every show is expected to sell out. Verified resale tickets are available on BigStub with no hidden fees, a buyer guarantee, and the highest Trustpilot rating in the ticket resale industry. If you want to see the ghost with the most live at one of Texas's most beautiful theaters, act now — it's showtime.

The musical's emotional core often catches first-time audiences off guard. Beneath the rapid-fire jokes and visual spectacle, Beetlejuice tells a genuinely moving story about a teenager processing grief. Lydia's relationship with her dead mother, her struggle to connect with her emotionally distant father and his new girlfriend, and her unlikely bond with the chaotic Beetlejuice create a narrative that resonates with anyone who has ever felt like an outsider. "Dead Mom," the show's most emotionally raw number, draws tears even from audiences who came expecting nothing but laughs. It is this combination of heart and humor — the ability to make you cry in Act One and then have you on your feet dancing during the finale — that has made Beetlejuice one of the most beloved musicals of its generation.

The William Ivey Long costumes are another standout element, ranging from the Maitlands' matching khaki suburban uniforms to Beetlejuice's iconic striped suit to increasingly elaborate Netherworld creations that push the boundaries of theatrical fashion design. Combined with Kenneth Posner's dynamic lighting and Michael Curry's puppetry effects, the visual presentation of Beetlejuice is a feast for the eyes that rewards repeat viewings — there is always something new to notice in every corner of the stage.

How to Buy Beetlejuice San Antonio Tickets

Where can I buy tickets?

Through the Majestic Theatre box office, Ticketmaster, and Broadway in San Antonio. Verified resale on BigStub with no hidden fees, a buyer guarantee, and the highest Trustpilot rating.

When is the show?

November 13–15, 2026, at the Majestic Theatre with 4 performances.

Where is the Majestic Theatre?

224 East Houston Street in downtown San Antonio. 2,311-seat atmospheric theater built in 1929, National Historic Landmark. Near the River Walk and the Alamo.

Is Beetlejuice appropriate for kids?

Recommended for ages 10 and up. Contains some scary moments, crude humor, and themes of death, but in a comedic context that most older children and teenagers enjoy.

Are resale tickets safe?

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Beetlejuice San Antonio FAQ

When is Beetlejuice in San Antonio?

November 13-15, 2026, at the Majestic Theatre with 4 performances.

What is Beetlejuice the musical about?

Lydia Deetz, a goth teenager grieving her mother, encounters a recently deceased couple and the chaotic demon Beetlejuice. Based on the 1988 Tim Burton film.

What songs are in Beetlejuice?

The Whole Being Dead Thing, Say My Name, Dead Mom, That Beautiful Sound, and more by Eddie Perfect.

How many Tony Awards did Beetlejuice win?

Won Best Scenic Design from 8 nominations at the 2019 Tony Awards.

Where is the Majestic Theatre?

224 East Houston Street in downtown San Antonio, near the River Walk and the Alamo. 2,311 seats.

Was there a Beetlejuice sequel film?

Yes, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) directed by Tim Burton with Michael Keaton returning, grossing over $450 million worldwide.

Is the show appropriate for young children?

Recommended for ages 10 and up. Contains scary moments and crude humor in a comedic context.

Is this part of Broadway in San Antonio?

Yes, part of the 2026-2027 season.

Is parking available?

Yes, parking garages within walking distance in downtown San Antonio.

How many performances are there?

Only 4, making this one of the shortest engagements in the season. Tickets are expected to move very fast.

Where can I buy verified tickets?

On BigStub with no hidden fees, a buyer guarantee, and the highest Trustpilot rating. Also through Ticketmaster and the Majestic box office.

Who created the Beetlejuice musical?

Music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect, book by Scott Brown and Anthony King, directed by Alex Timbers. Tony-winning scenic design by David Korins.