It’s Showtime! Bridgeport High School Presents Beetlejuice Jr.

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Bridgeport, OH — April 1, 2025 — Get ready for a hauntingly hilarious time as Bridgeport High School brings the weird and wonderful world of Beetlejuice Jr. to the stage! Based on Tim Burton’s beloved film and the hit Broadway musical, this kid-friendly adaptation promises laughter, thrills, and a whole lot of heart.

Join Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager obsessed with the whole “being dead thing,” as she teams up with the mischievous and outrageous ghost-with-the-most, Beetlejuice, to save her home and bring her family back together—through song, dance, and a whole lot of chaos.

With catchy tunes, colorful characters, and a message about embracing life (and the afterlife), Beetlejuice Jr. is the perfect spooky-silly adventure for audiences of all ages.

Show Dates:

April 4 & 5 at 7:00 PM

April 6 at 2:00 PM

Location:

Bridgeport High School

55707 Industrial Drive

Bridgeport, OH 43912

Tickets:

Adults – $10.00

Students – $5.00

Directed by Renee Storm and Meghan Ross, with a cast of talented young performers from our community, Beetlejuice Jr. will have you laughing, singing, and maybe even summoning a few ghosts of your own.

So say his name three times, grab your tickets, and prepare to step into the Netherworld—Beetlejuice Jr. is calling!

Steve Novotney
Steve Novotney
Steve Novotney has been a professional journalist for 33 years, working in print for weekly, daily, and bi-weekly publications, writing for a number of regional and national magazines, host baseball-related talks shows on Pittsburgh’s ESPN, and as a daily, all-topics talk show host in the Wheeling and Steubenville markets since 2004. Novotney is the co-owner, editor, and co-publisher of LEDE News, and is the host of “Novotney Now,” a daily program that airs Monday-Friday from 3-6 p.m. on River Talk 100.1 & 100.9 FM.

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