Tulsa Children’s Summer Theatre in its 34th season will perform “Beetlejuice JR.”at the Kelly Clark Theatre at the VanTrease Performing Arts Center for Education, 10300 E. 81st St., July 23-26. Performances are scheduled for July 23, 24, and 25 for 7 p.m. and on July 26 for 2 p.m.
Based on the blockbuster motion picture turned Broadway musical, “Beetlejuice JR.” tells the story of a strange and unusual teenager named Lydia Deetz, who is grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with death. Luckily for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium.
With music and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Eddie Perfect and a book by the Tony Award–nominated pair Anthony King and Scott Brown, “Beetlejuice” was nominated for eight 2019 Tony Awards, including Best New Musical.
“’Beetlejuice’has a large and fervent fan base among people of all ages,” said Drew Cohen, president and CEO of Music Theatre International.
“The response to “Beetlejuice JR.” from audiences around the country is nothing short of astounding. Bravo to Tulsa Community College Theatre for bringing this musical so vividly to life…figuratively speaking, of course.”
“Beetlejuice JR.” is sure to leave audience members laughing and singing those catchy tunes for hours after they leave the theater.
With “Beetlejuice JR.,” Mark Frank, associate professor and coordinator and director of theatre, reaches a major milestone. This performance will be his 200th directed production during a 34-year career leading theatre programs at two college institutions.
All tickets are $10 for children, adults, seniors, and students. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.
For more information, call (918) 595-7777 or go to https://pacetickets.tulsacc.edu/
