The Cast of Beetlejuice Conjures the Ultimate Halloween Playlist

Say it once, say it twice, but don’t tempt fate — it’s Halloween week, and the cast of Beetlejuice on Broadway is here to share a spooky playlist to get us all into the holiday spirit.

Beetlejuice first arrived on Broadway in the spring of 2019. True to the story — with a plot matching the 1988 film of the same name — the production has gone through a number of deaths and revivals, with its current run marking the third time the show has delighted legions of fans on Broadway. (“Beetlejuice…Beetlejuice…” Third time’s the charm.)

There’s no better time of year to experience the story of Beetlejuice, which follows Adam and Barbara Maitland, a recently deceased couple confined to their home as ghosts. When an irritating new family moves in, they hire a malicious spirit, our titular character, in hopes of driving away the new residents.

Megan McGinnis and Will Burton are currently inhabiting the characters of Barbara and Adam, and they stepped into their roles for Ticketmaster to talk through what their characters would be listening to right now were they able to throw a Halloween party.

“When we were alive, we loved Halloween!” they explain. “We often wore couples’ costumes — last year we were Glinda and Elphaba from Wicked! If we weren’t recently deceased, we would love to throw a good ole-fashioned Halloween bash.”

Catch Beetlejuice at the Palace Theatre until January 3, 2026. And below, see what songs Megan and Will picture Barbara and Adam bumping in the afterlife.

Adam and Barbara’s Halloween Playlist

1. Bobby “Boris” Pickett & The Crypt Kickers – “Monster Mash”

You should see the dance we choreographed.

2. John Williams – “Main Title (Theme from Jaws)”

Adam saw Jaws with his father when he was 8 years old. He peed himself.

3. Eddy Grant – “Electric Avenue”

For some reason it gives us the chills….but it’s a great beat!

4. Ray Parker Jr. – “Ghostbusters”

Keep those guys away from us!!!

5. The Cranberries – “Zombie”

While we might be dead, at least we still look good. Thank goodness!

6. Tracy Morgan – “Werewolf Bar Mitzvah”

Boys becoming men, men becoming wolves.

7. Village People – “YMCA”

The Village People are always in costume.

8. Tegan and Sara – “Walking with a Ghost”

Self-explanatory.

9. Marcy Playground – “Sex & Candy”

We love candy!

10. Michael Jackson – “Thriller”

Best flippin’ song ever.