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MUSICAL: Beetlejuice - QPAC

7 June 2026

Season: June 7th - August 2nd, 2026

Title: Beetlejuice The Musical

Presented By: Michael Cassel Group and Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, QPAC

Genre: Musical Comedy / Supernatural Musical


Synopsis: Based on Tim Burton’s beloved film, Beetlejuice The Musical is a wildly funny, visually spectacular and surprisingly heartfelt musical that follows Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose life changes forever when she encounters a recently deceased couple and a mischievous demon with a flair for chaos.

With an irreverent script, dazzling stagecraft and a score by Australian composer Eddie Perfect, this eight-time Tony Award-nominated musical blends dark comedy, supernatural mayhem and emotional storytelling in a celebration of family, grief, love and embracing life’s unpredictability.


Performance Dates: June 7th - August 2nd, 2026

Performance Times:

  • Opening Night - 7PM

  • Tuesdays to Fridays - 7PM

  • Saturdays - 2PM & 7:30PM

  • Sundays - 1PM & 6:30PM

Performance Location and Address: Lyric Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre , Cnr Grey Street and Melbourne Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101


Ticket Costs:

  • Preview performances (7–11 June) - From $75

  • Standard performances - From $75

  • Four Ticket Offer available on selected performances

  • Group discounts available for groups of 10+

  • School group discounts available on selected performances

  • VIP Packages available for selected matinee performances

  • Transaction fee of $7.50 applies per booking

Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Beetlejuice


Warnings: This production contains -

  • Coarse language

  • Mature themes

  • Sexual references

  • Exploration of death, including the death of a parent

  • References to suicide and drug use

  • Substantial haze and fog effects

  • Sudden loud noises

  • Pyrotechnics

  • Strobe lighting effects

Recommended Age: Recommended for ages 14+.

Duration: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including interval.


Cast:

  • Andy Karl as Beetlejuice

  • Karis Oka as Lydia Deetz

Creative Team:

  • Music and Lyrics - Eddie Perfect

  • Based on the film by Tim Burton

  • Produced by Michael Cassel Group and Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures

Production Website: QPAC - Beetlejuice


Other Information:

  • Beetlejuice The Musical is one of Broadway’s most acclaimed contemporary musical comedies, earning eight Tony Award nominations and building a passionate international fanbase for its mix of gothic humour, elaborate stage effects and emotional storytelling. Audience discussions frequently highlight the show’s inventive visuals, comedic energy and Eddie Perfect’s score as major highlights.

  • VIP Packages are available for selected Sunday matinee performances and include premium seating, a backstage tour, souvenir merchandise and exclusive event access. Availability is limited and conditions apply.

  • QPAC is a fully accessible venue offering wheelchair-accessible seating, Companion Card bookings, hearing assistance services and accessibility-enhanced performances including Auslan-interpreted, audio-described and tactile tour performances. Patrons requiring accessibility assistance are encouraged to contact QTIX on 136 246 prior to booking.

  • Tickets are distributed approximately 10 days prior to each performance date. The producers cannot guarantee the appearance of specific performers at individual performances.


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Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestors of this land, their spirits and their legacy. The foundations laid by these ancestors gives strength, inspiration and courage to current and future generations, both First Nations and non-First Nations peoples, towards creating a better Queensland.

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