Beetlejuice haunts Little Rock this weekend with laughs at Robinson Center - KATV

The Tony-nominated Broadway national tour of Beetlejuice arrives at Little Rock’s Robinson Center this weekend, bringing a mix of dark comedy, elaborate stagecraft, and a personal homecoming for members of its touring company, KATV reported.

The Production and the Plot on Stage

Assistant dance captain Sterling Nelson Jones noted that the production centers on Lydia Deetz navigating the death of her mother, the resulting strain on family relationships, and her encounter with Beetlejuice.

“We get to do a lift call every single day, where we make sure that everyone is staying safe with the lifts that we do in the show.”

Sterling said, describing the daily preparations required to keep the rigorous choreography consistent across cities. Among the production’s standout sequences, Sterling pointed to the opening of Act Two, titled “That Beautiful Sound,” which features high-energy acrobatics, flips, and lifts shared by Beetlejuice and Lydia.

A Personal Homecoming in Little Rock

For Sterling, the weekend engagement carries an extra layer of meaning. With a father born and raised in Little Rock, the tour stop offers a chance to visit the street where he grew up and connect family history with the themes of the musical.

Beetlejuice haunts Little Rock this weekend with laughs at Robinson Center - KATV

“So it’s dealing with a show with about family. It’s really great to be able to have a family connection to the place that I’m in,” Sterling told KATV.

Local Dining Options Near Robinson Center

Theatergoers planning an evening around the performances at the Robinson Center have several dining options located nearby in downtown Little Rock, according to listings from Celebrity Attractions. Patrons can choose from downtown spots including Bridges Restaurant and Lounge at 424 West Markham Street, Heritage Grill Steak & Fin at 3 Statehouse Plaza, Capital Bar and Grill and One Eleven at 111 West Markham Street, Wasabi Sushi, Bar & Grill at 101 Main Street, At the Corner and Iriana’s Pizza at 201 East Markham Street, Allsopp & Chapple and Bruno’s Little Italy along Main Street, and Samantha’s Tap Room on Main Street.