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CairoScene
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Beetlejuice The Musical to Make Its MENA Debut in Abu Dhabi
Registration is now open for those looking to join the official waitlist ahead of the general ticket sale on May 8th. May 01, 2025 Broadway's hilariously twisted hit, 'Beetlejuice The Musical', is heading to Abu Dhabi for the first time, making its MENA debut at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, from November 20th to 30th, 2025. Brought to the UAE by Proactiv Entertainment in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi and Miral, the show adds to the capital's growing reputation as a regional hub for world-class theatre, following acclaimed productions like 'The Lion King' and 'Hamilton'. Based on Tim Burton's cult classic film, the musical follows Lydia Deetz, a teenager obsessed with the afterlife, and her chaotic encounter with a mischievous poltergeist in stripes. With a mix of outrageous humour, big musical numbers, and unexpectedly heartfelt moments, the show has been praised as "screamingly good fun". Registration is now open at and for those looking to join the official waitlist and access pre-sale tickets ahead of the general sale on May 8th. Early bird prices start at AED 99.
Time Out Abu Dhabi
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Abu Dhabi
Broadway's Beetlejuice The Musical is coming to Abu Dhabi in 2025
He's crass, he's chaotic and he's crawling out of the afterlife straight onto Yas Island. Beetlejuice The Musical – Broadway's wickedly funny and wildly theatrical play – is set to make its Middle East debut at Etihad Arena from November 20 to 30 and it's going to be absolutely hilarious. Following in the Broadway footsteps of The Lion King and Hamilton, Abu Dhabi is firmly planting its flag as the region's hottest stage for global theatre. And now it's summoning Tim Burton's cult classic into the spotlight with a musical that's equal parts absurd, heartwarming and, let's be honest, bonkers. The story if you're not acquainted already? Lydia Deetz is a goth teen with a love for the morbid. When she finds out her new home is haunted by a recently deceased couple and a striped-suit-wearing demon named Beetlejuice, she decides to embrace the chaos. Cue exorcisms, haunted hijinks and a Girl Scout who probably deserves a raise. But behind the haunted house antics and supernatural slapstick, this musical is a love letter to life (and death), complete with show-stopping numbers and belly-laugh punchlines. If you've been longing for something a little less Disney and a little more devious, this will be right up your alley. Directed by Alex Timbers (Moulin Rouge!), scored by Eddie Perfect (King Kong) and dripping with Broadway royalty – we're talking David Korins (Hamilton), William Ivey Long (The Producers) and Peter Hylenski (Frozen) – this production is one for the books. Early bird tickets start from Dhs99 and go on pre-sale soon for waitlist members ahead of the public sale on May 8. Whether you're there for the spooky spectacle, the irreverent laughs or just to belt out 'Day-O' with a thousand fellow fans, this is your chance to catch the ghost-with-the-most live on stage. It's showtime, Abu Dhabi. From Dhs99. November 20 to 30. Etihad Arena, Yas Island. More going on in Abu Dhabi UAE residents can now save big time on flights thanks to a new Skyscanner feature No complaints here You can now get a robotaxi from Zayed International Airport Trips to the airport just got an upgrade Abu Dhabi's best restaurants: Everywhere you should eat at least once Your dinner inspo is sorted 20 incredibly fun ways to explore Abu Dhabi after dark The city is at its most fascinating once the sun goes down
FACT
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- FACT
Is Beetlejuice The Musical coming to Abu Dhabi?
The show appears to be heading to Etihad Arena. If we say Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice three times, we might just summon the musical to the UAE. Pro Active Entertainment ME has shared a post on Instagram, which has got us anticipating Beetlejuice The Musical. In the post on Instagram, Pro Active Entertainment ME also tagged Etihad Arena and What's On Yas Island. Beetlejuice The Musical looks set to take place in Etihad Arena, although the exact dates have not yet been confirmed. All we know is that a full announcement will be made in May. Beetlejuice The Musical is based on Tim Burton's cult classic film, Beetlejuice. The musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a teenager dealing with grief and a distant father. She moves into a haunted house, and meets Beetlejuice. He is determined to break free from his curse. The catch: Lydia is the only one who can see him and lift the curse. Beetlejuice The Musical brings together Tim Burton's dark world of black comedy and gothic adventures. A mix of song and dance numbers have been added to the show, too. Fans of the film will remember Day O (Banana Boat Song), and the lines 'Come Mr Tally Man, tally me banana'. In 1988, the film Beetlejuice was originally released. The film starred Winona Ryder, Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Jeffrey Jones and Catherine O'Hara. The film was a commercial success, and made more than $84 million in the box office. Check in with FACT for the best things to do in Abu Dhabi. GO: Follow on Instagram for more information.
