Beetlejuice

Synopsis

(Vocal Selections). This matching folio to the 2019 Broadway musical based in the 1988 film of the same name features 15 vocal arrangements with piano accompaniment. Songs include: Barbara 2.0 * Creepy Old Guy * Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) * Dead Mom * Fright of Their Lives * Girl Scout * Home * Jump in the Line * No Reason * Prologue: Invisible * Ready, Set, Not Yet * Say My Name * That Beautiful Sound * What I Know Now * The Whole "Being Dead" Thing.

Summary

Chapter 1: The Maitlands Arrive

The chapter introduces the Maitland family: Adam and Barbara, a recently deceased couple who find themselves as ghosts in their former home. As they navigate their new afterlife, they struggle to reconcile their untimely demise and come to terms with their ethereal existence.

Example:
After the Maitlands' fatal car accident, they wander through their house in a state of confusion and disbelief. Adam attempts to turn on the lights, but his hand passes harmlessly through the switch. Barbara tries to speak, but her voice echoes emptily.

Chapter 2: Encountering Beetlejuice

The Maitlands' peace is shattered by the arrival of Lydia Deetz, a strange and eccentric teenage girl. Desperate to rid their home of the unwanted guest, the Maitlands seek the help of Beetlejuice, a mischievous and unpredictable bio-exorcist.

Example:
Beetlejuice emerges from the attic, a flamboyant and intimidating figure with a striped suit and wild hair. He promises to rid the Maitlands of Lydia, but with sinister intentions hidden beneath his jovial demeanor.

Chapter 3: The Exorcism Attempt

Beetlejuice devises a plan to exorcise Lydia using a potion and a song. As the Maitlands reluctantly participate, chaos ensues. The potion creates a disgusting monster that terrorizes the house, while Beetlejuice's song summons a horde of sandworms.

Example:
The potion transforms into a giant, grotesque worm that crawls out of the bathtub and chases the Maitlands through the house. Lydia, drawn to the commotion, becomes terrified and runs for cover.

Chapter 4: Otho's Return

Just when the situation seems hopeless, a new ghost arrives: Otho, a former faith healer who has been trapped in the attic for decades. Otho's wisdom and compassion help the Maitlands find a way to communicate with Lydia and ultimately resolve the conflict.

Example:
Otho, initially appearing as a decrepit old man, reveals his true nature as a powerful ally. He teaches the Maitlands how to use their ghost abilities and guide Lydia towards acceptance of their existence.

Chapter 5: Resolution and Departure

With Otho's help, the Maitlands and Lydia reach an understanding. Lydia accepts the ghosts' presence and agrees to respect their home. As the chapter ends, the Maitlands depart from their earthly abode, leaving Lydia with a new perspective on life and death.

Example:
At the conclusion of the exorcism, the Maitlands bid farewell to Lydia and ascend into the sky, leaving behind a peaceful and transformed home. Lydia, now embracing the supernatural, becomes a guardian of the Maitlands' legacy, ensuring that their memory lives on.