Meet the cast of Beetlejuice the Musical

Published on 24 April 2026

Summary

  • David Fynn will play the lead role of Beetlejuice in the West End transfer of Beetlejuice the Musical.

  • Hannah Nordberg will play Lydia Deetz in Beetlejuice the Musical in London.

  • David Hunter will play Adam Maitland alongside Chelsea Halfpenny who will play Barbara Maitland.

Say Beetlejuice three times and the West End transfer shall appear! Take a trip to the after life this Spring with this stellar cast taking on these spooktacular characters at the Prince Edward Theatre. Book your official tickets here.

Meet the cast of Beetlejuice the Musical
Meet the cast of Beetlejuice the Musical
Meet the cast of Beetlejuice the Musical
Meet the cast of Beetlejuice the Musical

Who plays Beetlejuice in Beetlejuice the Musical?

Beetlejuice, also known as Betelgeuse, is played by David Fynn. You may have seen Fynn in School of Rock on the West End, as Dewey Finn; Jack Black’s character in the film. His other theatre credits include Tony Lumpkin in She Stoops to Conquer (National Theatre) and Dogberry in Much Ado About Nothing (National Theatre). TV credits include Derek in BBC Three’s Daddy Issues and Alex in BBC’s Am I Being Unreasonable? 

The alternate Beetlejuice is Tom Xander, whose theatre credits include Wendy & Peter Pan (Barbican), Mean Girls (Savoy Theatre), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (RSC) and The Book of Mormon (Prince of Wales Theatre). 

Who plays Lydia Deetz in Beetlejuice the Musical?

Hannah Nordberg plays Lydia Deetz. Her credits include Emma in Euphoria (HBO) and Olive Hoover in Little Miss Sunshine on Broadway. 

Who plays Adam Maitland in Beetlejuice the Musical?

David Hunter plays Adam Maitland. His theatre credits include Dr Pomatter in Waitress at the Adelphi, Charlie Price in Kinky Boots (Adelphi), Matt Flamhaff in 13 Going on 30 (Manchester Opera House), Henry in The Time Traveller’s Wife (Apollo). His TV and film credits include competing in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Superstar on ITV and Mr Parker in Nativity 3! Dude Where’s My Donkey

Who plays Barbara Maitland in Beetlejuice the Musical?

Chelsea Halfpenny plays Barbara Maitland. Her previous credits include Jenna in Waitress (UK & Ireland tour), Judy Bernly in 9 to 5: The Musical (Savoy) and Amy Wyatt in Emmerdale (ITV).

Who plays Charles Deetz in Beetlejuice the Musical?

Alasdair Harvey plays Charles Deetz. His previous theatre credits include Andrew Neil in In The Print (King’s Head Theatre), Andrew Fraser in The Little Big Things (@sohoplace), Nick/Doug in Come From Away, Harry in Mamma Mia! (Novello) and Khashoggi in We Will Rock You (Dominion).

Who plays Delia Deetz in Beetlejuice the Musical?

Aimie Atkinson plays Delia Deetz. Previous credits include Rem in Death Note, Vivian Ward in Pretty Woman (Savoy) and Katherine Howard in SIX

Who plays Miss Argentina in Beetlejuice the Musical?

Vanessa Aurora Sierra plays Miss Argentina, a role she returns to since Beetlejuice on Broadway. Other credits include Anita in West Side Story (Marriott Theatre). 

Who plays Maxine Dean in Beetlejuice the Musical?

Chastity Crisp plays Maxine Dean. Credits include Angelica Schuyler in the Hamilton UK & Ireland tour, Thalia the Muse in the Hercules* *world premiere. Beetlejuice the Musical will be her West End debut!

Who plays Maxie Dean in Beetlejuice the Musical?

Irvine Iqbal plays Maxie Dean. His credits include Ali Hakim in Oklahoma! (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), The Witches (National Theatre), Abanazer in Aladdin (Lyric Hammersmith) and Komal in Eastenders

Who plays Otho in Beetlejuice the Musical?

Richard Frame plays Otho. His theatre credits include Weselton in Frozen (Theatre Royal Drury Lane) and Timon in The Lion King (Lyceum Theatre).

Who were the original Beetlejuice Broadway cast members?

The original cast on Broadway for the Beetlejuice The Musical include Alex Brightman as Beetlejuice, interestingly he also played the starring role of Dewey Finn on School of Rock, Broadway. He was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance as Beetlejuice. 

Sophia Anne Caruso originated the role as Lydia Deetz, in which she won a Theatre World Award for. She saw the show develop from workshops, to a trial period at the National Theatre in Washington and then went on to star in the Broadway production.