Watch the Full Opening Number From Beetlejuice's First Night Back on Broadway
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- Did someone say his name three times? BEETLEJUICE is back on Broadway, and the production has provided us with this video of the full opening number, "The Whole Being Dead Thing," with some nifty new lyrics to celebrate the show's return. Here's Alex Brightman as the ghost with the most, Elizabeth Teeter as Lydia, and the full company.
He is completely milking this while staying 100% in character. That shows how perfect Alex is for this role.
Yes, and…the house audio was ducked. In the theatre you couldn't hear anything after "look who's back in New York City". If anything it was getting louder while the video here has to avoid clipping. Really powerful energy in there!
The role really lends itself to that too
A public bus driver that I talk to, knows the guy playing Beetlejuice.
You can tell he enjoys being Betelgeuse
@@wesleydraves1281 He even played Beetlejuice on Teen Titans Go
i think it's actually really sweet that Alex couldn't even get his first line out before people started going crazy 😂 it really proves how beloved this show is and how much it's been missed 💚
He handled it really well. With his little wave from behind the paper.
More like the first word😁😁
He was probably grinning and crying behind the paper :)
Holy-
Holy crap-
A ballad already!
And how beloved he his and how much he’s been missed
If I were Alex I would have changed the line to "Holy crap... a standing ovation already!??"
lmao yeah
Most underrated comment on this thread 🤣 that would have been amazing
"And such a bold departure from the last run's reception!"
Actually... improvisation is just about the worst thing you can do without checking with the director first. I'm not saying that's a bad idea, it's just, if you're every in a play or musical, DON'T DO THAT WITHOUT CHECKING FIRST!! Please.
@familydevice8398 Definitely, yes, I agree! It would have been funny if they had thought of it before the show 😂
The recording doesn't even do justice to how insane the energy was last night. Truly amazing.
didn't know you were into beetlejuice. love your work!
agreed
it sounds like they change from audio where the camera was to possibly stage mic audio at "and such a bold departure" so it didn't pick up screaming and you could actually hear them. and then after the song's finished they cut back to the camera audio.
Otomatone cover when??🤔🤔
Yeah we need that otamatone cover of "Dead Mom" expeditiously
Casually dropping a "Bababooey" in the middle of a song is such a Beetlejuice move I love it
I was looking for this comment😭
"Look whose back in NEW YORK CITY! Since your life has been pretty shitty; lets start on the whole Being Death Thing!!!" I LOVE IT
It's Halloween 365
The sheer volume of wholesomeness from the entire cast being very extremely excited to be back is the kind of serotonin I need in my life constantly
Right! The fact they clapped so long that he took glances at the side of the stage is so wholesome. Ugh I’m so glad they’re back! It makes me so happy :)
WHOLESOME REDDITOR
Oh man, Alex is so lucky as BJ allows him to break the fourth wall, he is really able to soak in and really milk that crazy reception... I know they're pros, but that must've been so hard as the ensemble to not crack.
Here I am in Australia, and I got chills seeing that. Can only imagine what it was like in the theatre.
Love the Southern twang on "ain't it tragic, blah blah bible jesus magic" 🤣
@Amelie S I really hope so! I mean, it has the Australia connection being written by Perfect. I was lucky enough to see it in May 2019 a couple of week after it opened, with the OG cast. It was/is incredible.
He’s lucky he was hiding his face behind the newspaper! I was really hoping they’d try to take a cheap shot at the Winter Garden for kicking them out, but what we got was still Amazing!
honestly, if they did it, I wouldn’t even care, I would love to see it, but if deadpool had a musical or show of his own, Alex needs to play him. now that’s fourth wall breaking at its finest.
@@Robynhoodlum “hey folks begging your pardon, give a FUCK YOU to the Winter Garden” or something lol
That line is my sons favorite line...
The fact that people are screaming and cheering like we're living in a marvel movie speaks VOLUMES on how loved this show and this cast is. I am so excited to see it in person again someday!!!
3500 likes but no comments 🤨, let's fix that real quick 😎
I would also say that it speaks VOLUMES on just how damn good the show is! I mean, damn! DAMN!
This is the magic of live theater. Everyone has time to celebrate before they move on to the big number. There’s no worry about the cheers drowning out important dialogue or the best part of a song.
And not being locked down anymore.
Do ya hear that sound? *audience applauds* that beautiful sound. *audience still applauding* a sound that say beetlejuice the musical IS BACK IN TOWN!
I love that!
People were applauding the smallest things lmao. The Maitlands took off the ghost sheets and someone started clapping 😂
@@CameronTheWeirdo they're excited, let them be.
@@CameronTheWeirdo Lmao love that
@@leilanyx well yes that's fine but let people also enjoy the show without someone clapping every 5 minutes.
Actually crying over the amount of energy and excitement in the reopening 😭
same here!!!💚💜🖤
You can’t be serious.. crying? Grow up
Unironically this show is aging so well. Watching this number performed again after … everything, it has more layers now.
This is a show that I desperately want proshot (tbh like every other show I love) but this also just makes me realize how much I want to see it live. Recordings don't make me want to see it live less, they make me want to see it more!
It’s phenomenal live! It was my very first Broadway show, and nothing compares!
Beetlejuice would make such a great proshot because they could do so many fourth wall breaks about it being filmed/a movie 😂
fun fact, Its going on tour in the fall
@@melnay1352 Same here. Went to NY largely to see it and it was worth the trip. A blast start to finish.
@@erikdaniels0noh my gosh yes! imagine this-
“hey folks, comin through, scuse me!
look who’s finally got a movie!
don’t freak, i know that we can prove we
understand, yknow, the whole being dead thing!”
Shout out to the ensemble who had to the hold the grumpy scary faces during the long applause at the end and not cry or break in that moment, you can see how overwhelmed they were as soon as they were allowed to break
I love how they change the songs slightly from theatre to theatre!
"Welcome to the Winter Garden"
"Ain't it pretty? Guess who's back in New York City!"
To be fair, they change it for every location they perform from stage to tv promo to the Tony's to the Macy's parade. And that's honestly genius how they/Alex Brightman are able to do that so flawlessly every time.
@@nickthedreamer4434 yeah it's pretty impressive
It’s my favorite part of any performance they’ve done. I’ve watched multiple different ones just for the lyric change to the set.
As someone who was in the audience of this show, it’s absolutely breathtaking
LUCKY
That’s so awesome!!!
Do you know about who came to the stage door? I’ve not gone to one so idk how it works
@@alyssaf9650 i was there reopening, elizabeth teeter walked out, so did kerry butler and some ensemble. alex didnt walk out and leslie stopped by the stage door but they cant do pictures or autographs at the moment
I’ve never wanted to see a comeback of a Broadway musical so bad! I love what they did with the changing of the lyrics for its return! I must see Alex!
I love that you can see the cast member unable to hide a smile behind Alex when he sings "Look who's back in New York City!" at 1:01
Alex absolutely rolled with it, but you can tell he was taken aback and even somewhat terrified by the audience reaction behind that newspaper. It’s good to know this show was able to come back and with such energy. I hope one day to see it in some official form, but for now it makes me joyous just knowing it’s back in full swing with Alex.
The energy and unbridled joy to be back is infectious. I’m so happy for all of them, and Alex was PHENOMENAL.
Do you know if it’ll be playing this summer? I want to see it so bad, especially with the original cast members(most at least)
@@anuncreativeusername8200 They’ll be playing on Broadway for the foreseeable future. As for touring, yeah, but you’ll have to Google if/when they’re coming to your area.
This energy is fucking CRAZY! Even though I’ll (sadly) never be able to get to see this, I’m just as excited as the fans and the crew about this comeback. Legendary shit
its going on tour
@@madisonphillips2431 Wait, really?? Is that confirmed????
@@mrbusinesss1 it’s not confirmed as far as i know. i know that they are opening in california though
@@didi2331 LOL I see. Even further away from Europe. That’s still cool tho
The composer Eddie perfect is Australian and currently is playing in 9-5 musical in Sydney, so I have my fingers crossed he’ll bring his production home 😍🤞🏼
that’s applause reminded us of the impact of this show, incredible
Can we just appreciate how SMOOTH that slide from knees to sitting was at 1:33? If I tried that I'd fall on my face.
he says it himself: he does that bullshit 8 times a week 🫡
He looks so happy to be back. And I love how excited everyone is! The fact Alex couldn't get his first line out bc the applause is AMAZING.
I love that Alex can change some lines for the song to fit the area they are in. I truly hope one day I can see this show before its off Broadway
lmao the fact that alex couldn’t say his first line or even start because of the cheering! i’m so happy for them
God, I’m so damn glad I got to see this show in person. I wish I could have been at this performance!
I love the tiny wave he gives while the crowd is cheering for him
everybody talks about his energy, but nobody will ever do enough justice to that snake puppet! 2:56
I thought you were referring to fizzarolli before I checked the timestamp 😂
@@meemdoggoriginallongdrink I mean, close enough description
I love at the end Dana Steingold was trying so hard to hold it in and smiled walking off stage I love this show I wish I could see it
Is that also her at the beginning cracking a smile and quickly composing herself on “guess who’s back in New York City”?
@@marcialynnukulele I don’t think so but it’s hard to tell it’s almost 50/50 it could be 🤷
@@virgilsanders3760 I was trying to compare hemlines and umbrellas.😅
Is that Dana to the right of Alex at the end?
@@oceansjenny Yes
After watching Hellava Boss and Hazbin Hotel its so fuckin difficult not not hear Adam and Fizerroli from this dudes voice. Hes too good
man just said “holy” and that was all it took
when he sings the "look who's back" part the crowd just makes it feel real that this show is back
I was there on Friday for opening night and I can say the energy was like this the entire show!! Certainly an experience I’ll never forget
3:13 encapsulates BJ’s personality so well 😂😂
I just hear fizzaroli singing now!
we all know that Alex absolutely KILLED THIS but could we talk about this amazing ensemble for a sec, genuinely it is astonishing how good they all look and how talented this entire cast is!!!
I saw this last night!!! It was amazing!!! Elizabeth is by far my favorite Lydia!!! The cast was phenomenal!! I loved every part of it!!!! I cried so much that night!!!! 1000000+/10!!! You all need to see this show ( I of course understand that not all of us can afford it, but I’m just saying it is worth the price of tickets!!!)
I'm so excited I've been avoiding hearing Elizabeth sing til I see it in 2 days I'm glad shes great
@@varianmetcalf8220 oh then not to spoil too much, just know that she is the best of the best! You’re going to love her!! Enjoy your show in two days!
I saw this last night and it didn't fail to amaze me, it was amazing the cast was so incredibly talented!!! The energy of the audience was amazing this recording doesn't even show the half of it
I'm still praying this comes to the westend at some point!!
Omg beetlejuice with a british accent would be amazing
This was the most legendary opening to a show I’ve ever seen
I cannot wait to see this damn show. Sadly it won't be Alex but still stoked for the touring company nonetheless!
Whoo-hoo, yeah! You can't keep Beetlejuice down for good. How swell that Alex couldn't even get his first line out before the crazy applause and cheering started. Just goes to show how much the show has been missed, and how much he's loved as Beej.
I watched BJ on tour and oh my days… it was actually the best thing ive ever had the pleasure of viewing!! I also got handsome bj actor’s signature and a picture with him!! Truthfully life changing
1:47 he didn’t have to come for my music taste like that 🥲 ok I like metalcore
I'M SOBBING THANK YOU FOR THIS FOOTAGE FOR ALL OF US WHO CAN'T VISIT NYC
THIS SO NEEDS TO BE FILMEDDDDDD PLEASE IM BEGGING YOUUU
fizzy this, adam that, at this rate you'll have contracted jojo-in-a-queen-song's-comments-itis, and i'm afraid it is fatal
I realized something.
They don’t miss the show.
They miss *ALEX.*
Could be both tho
I WISH I COULD HAVE BEEN THERE THE ENERGY INTHAT ROOM JXKKSISJD ITS BACKKK
watched this in 2019 with my drama class when we went to new York. Honestly its the best show I have ever seen and I encourage anyone to go and see it! Amazing.
i love how he looks back at the ensemble behind the newspaper like "holy shit" lmao
im sure they expected people to be excited but idk if anyone could predict a welcome back like that
I think it’s really sweet that he only said holy then the crowd went crazy it means how much everyone loves the movie and the musical and Lydia and Alex ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Its hilarious when Alex said baba booue
So glad I can relive this!! What an incredible night!!!
Alex Brightman you are a great artist without a doubt you should win an Oscar for your great performance
I wish they would get it together and release a dvd version for those who cant go to broadway.
just saw this on there broadway tour! AND OMG AMAZING! The videos do not give this show justice! ITS AMAZING!
the day someone dies during the show will be the day we get to test his words
I will make sure of it
I'd never noticed the coffin dropping through the trap door. Very cool. We love you Alex!
honestly it must be amazing to come back after 2 years and hearing that
Even Big Sandy is overexcited to be back xx
Alex’s little finger wave when the crowd cheered in the middle of his first line is SENDING me
I always get shivers at the end of this song when the riff from the original Beetlejuice kicks in.
Omg, thanks so much for posting. I wanted to be there just to experience the energy in the theater. I ve seen Beetlejuice 6 times before the pandemic, and can't wait to see it again. 🖤💚
I think I’ve already watched this 20 times now. So In love with Alex thanks to playing Fizzarolli who has the same energy as Beetlejuice. But here he has a real audience that’s completely under his control. That’s the goal for any musical theatre performer, and so Alex is just admirable.
hearing that applause literally made me tear up
It's incredible that despite all the trials this show went through, the fans' love was able to bring it back! It such a great show and it DESERVES to run for as long as it can. I saw it live, and this cast is BRILLIANT. Spectacular show! Congrats for a historic comeback!!
This play was amazing seriously the giant snake was so creative loved it❤️
My gosh, Beetlejuice! Listen to that crowd! They love you! 😸🤩👏🏻
i had the privilege of seeing the cast before broadway shut down and before sophia anne caruso left the show, im so fucking happy to see it come back 🖤💚 welcome back beetlejuice!
I’m so jealous of everyone who got to witness this in person! I’ll never be able to 😢
Almost like watching a love action Fizzolalli
Watching this after the show closing and omg the applause lasted longer than THIS one.
I will always love that this video says full opening number when its not lol
It is....?
wow I’m so glad this video exists
I can only hear fizzaroli
Same and adam
Oh he so killed it that was amazing I screamed when I heard this was back
And then closing night when even longer and fully laid back on the coffin 😭
I demand a new cast recording
did they change some lyrics for the opening number? i love it
@@camara1194 yeah but I can’t stand Sophia Ann carusos voice tbh
@@neonstarfish8391 thank god, neither can i. jump in the line by harry belafonte is one of my favorite songs of all time, and she massacred it lmfao
@@neonstarfish8391 slander, her voice is beautiful.
@@Phobie_2000 I wasn’t asking
Alex is absolutely incredible he doesn’t leave character at all the amount of love people have for him for example the cheering before he even spoke the first word is amazing plssssssssss come for a uk tour Alex I’m begging you
I only hear fizzaroli
I was watching Les Mis and this got suggested. Now I went down the rabbit hole of this man's work. Phenomenal. Alex is amazing.
Welcome Back Beetlejuice! 🖤🤍
" HEY, BABABOOEY!! "
I scream this about like every musical ever, but this musical deserves a professional recording 🥹
I’d buy a recording of it in a heartbeat
Dang, I wish I could see this show...
say it with me: WE NEED A PROSHOT
Sadly we won’t get one.
We just saw this show on Sat May 14th, OUTSTANDING! Loved every second of it! The whole cast is amazing but Alex is the best Beetlejuice!!!!
I have no chance at seeing this live, but I am still just SO HAPPY it's back.
I wonder if the line at 3:37 is gonna get changed some time to "If you die during tonight's performance, I'm gonna be like Travis Scott in 5.11.2021!"
I LOVED this show!! I love Alex Brightman ❤❤❤
The way this number breaks the fourth wall so hard is amazing and hilarious haha
You also got to remember that this was with the audience all wearing masks, so the audience’s sound was way more muffled than it would have been without them!
i can’t wait to hear more from elizabeth!!!
So good, Alex is perfect for this
I need more clips from the show !,
I seriously can not get enough of Alex! He is just incredible!
"HOLY-" *so much applaus*
On days like these I’m really glad this video exists
I love this so much!! The excitement is amazing