Theyre also built into the sets themselves.
Though digital projections fill the backdrop with gothic horror imagery, scenic designer David Korins doesnt rely on them.
Maybe this new Beetlejuice on Broadway will constantly have to remind the audience its just a green card marriage.
Sophia Anne Caruso and Alex Brightman in ‘Beetlejuice: The Musical’.Credit: Matthew Murphy
The script is smart to sprinkle homages and Easter eggs evenly throughout the production.
(One nit-picky caveat: theres no waiting room scene.
Cant win em all.)
Most of the lyrics and melodies arent accessible enough or, more simply, impactful.
The real surprise standout, however, is Kritzers Delia.
Shell ham it up.
Shes literally doubling over with laughter as we speak.Need another character?
The movie-to-stage adaptation is a tricky genre to navigate.
It ultimately comes down to, What more is there to say?
