I attended the show and had SO much fun from start to finish. It was high-energy, hilarious, visually wild, and packed with iconic moments that fans love.

Whether you're a longtime fan of the original film or discovering the story for the first time, this touring Broadway production delivers big.

“It’s Showtime!” — And the Crowd Went Wild

The second that legendary line —

“It’s showtime!”

— echoed through the theatre, the audience erupted.

And when Lydia delivered the unforgettable:

“I myself am strange and unusual.”

It gave everyone chills in the best way. These iconic quotes from Beetlejuice hit even harder live on stage.

The musical perfectly captures the spirit of the movie while adding modern humor, catchy original songs, and bold theatrical spectacle that makes it feel fresh and uniquely Broadway.

thank you @broadwaysd for the tickets!

The Production: Big, Bold & Visually Incredible

The staging inside the San Diego Civic Theatre allowed the set design, lighting, and special effects to truly shine. Quick set transitions, elaborate costumes, and clever illusions made every scene exciting.

The energy never drops. It’s fast-paced, funny, slightly chaotic (in the best Beetlejuice way), and incredibly entertaining.

This is not a quiet, subtle musical — it’s loud, outrageous, self-aware, and completely committed to the bit.

The Sandworm Photo Op Was a Must-See

One of my favorite parts of the night actually happened before the show even started.

There was a HUGE sandworm photo op display in the lobby — and it was amazing. The detail was impressive, and it made for such a fun pre-show experience.

If you’re going, get there early so you have time for pictures!

Beetlejuice Merch: Don’t Skip the Mystery Keychain Box

The merch stand had some really fun items, including:

• Themed apparel
• Collectible items
• And the highlight: a mystery keychain box

If you love collectible surprises, the mystery keychain box is dangerous in the best way. You don’t know which design you’ll get — and that makes it even more fun.

It’s the perfect souvenir if you’re a fan.

Is Beetlejuice The Musical Worth Seeing in San Diego?

100% yes.

If you’re searching for:

• Things to do in San Diego at night
• Broadway shows in San Diego
• A fun date night idea
• A unique group outing
• Or a musical that’s actually laugh-out-loud funny

Beetlejuice at the San Diego Civic Theatre delivers.

It’s weird. It’s wild. It’s heartfelt underneath all the chaos. And it’s one of the most entertaining touring Broadway productions to hit San Diego.

You’ll leave quoting lines, humming songs, and maybe even saying to yourself…

“It’s showtime.”