Beetlejuice Musical to Begin Houston Run November 3
The touring production brings the iconic character to the stage at the Hobby Center for a limited engagement.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Magic
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The touring musical Beetlejuice is scheduled to begin its engagement at the Hobby Center in Houston on November 3, 2026. This two-act production features actor Ryan Stajmiger in a story based on the 1988 film.
Why it matters
The production offers local audiences a chance to see the stage adaptation of a cult classic. It continues the ongoing tour of the musical, which originally debuted on Broadway in 2019.
The production follows the 2019 opening of the original musical and the 1988 release of the film. The show is structured into two acts.
The players
Ryan Stajmiger
He is an actor featured in the touring production of Beetlejuice who creates foam pumpkin carvings as a side business.
Memorial Hermann Broadway
This organization is the presenter for the touring musical production at the Hobby Center.
The details
Actor Ryan Stajmiger, who hails from Milwaukee, leads the cast of the production presented by Memorial Hermann Broadway. To prepare for the show, Stajmiger listens to a curated music playlist, and he maintains a side business carving foam pumpkins for sale on Instagram.
Timeline
The original Beetlejuice film was released in 1988.
The stage musical first opened in 2019.
The production begins its run at the Hobby Center on November 3, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This tour follows the model established by the 2019 Broadway adaptation of Beetlejuice. It highlights the continued industry trend of adapting cult classic films for touring theatrical circuits.
Theatergoers can see the production at the Hobby Center starting on November 3. Tickets are required for access to the two-act performance.
The takeaway
The transition of film franchises to the stage remains a popular way for audiences to re-engage with iconic stories. Fans interested in the craft behind the show can follow the personal projects of performers like Ryan Stajmiger through their own social media channels.
Further reading
Learn more about local performance art at Houston Magic.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Houston Chronicle.
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