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Flashing light summary

39flash sequences during the performance
7 min 33 secof flashing in total
Flashing also happens outside the performance
  • Before the show: 1-second flashes over 30 minutes (green, white, purple, blue), from front-facing strobe lights and moving lights.
  • During intermission: 1-second flashes over 20 minutes (green, white, purple, blue), from front-facing strobe lights, moving lights and LED foot lights.
Flashing sequences and time by part of the show
Part of showSequencesFlashing time
Whole performance397 min 33 sec
Act One242 min 48 sec
Act Two154 min 45 sec

Source: the production’s lighting data spreadsheet for Beetlejuice at the Palace Theatre. First public performance October 8, 2025. Lighting design by Ken Posner.

Every flash, in order

Times are measured from the start of the show, so Act Two times include the intermission. Live performances vary, so use the times as a guide and listen for the “Watch for” moments.

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TimeFlashLastsColorPatternLight sourceWatch for
Preshow
Before the showBefore the show1-second flashes over 30 minutesGreen, white, purple, blueIrregularFront-facing strobe lights and moving lightsNo signal
Act One
0:05Flash 15 secondsRedRegularLED portal around the setThe house lights dim to half.
0:20Flash 210 secondsWhite (all 18 strobes)Regular, then irregularPortal strobe fixturesThe lights go out and the Beetlejuice sign glows and transforms.
4:17Flash 31 secondWhiteRegularLadder side-light moving lightsNo signal. After “Drink your $50 wine.”
4:27Flash 43 secondsGreenRegularLED strip foot lightsAfter Beetlejuice plays the uke.
5:30Flash 56 secondsWhiteRegularOverhead moving lightsBeetlejuice says, “There’s a giant snake here.”
6:55Flash 65 secondsWhiteIrregularVideo lightning flashBeetlejuice says, “How about we all make a start.”
7:00Flash 710 secondsWhiteIrregularVideo lightning flashThe chorus sings “Ahhh.”
12:37Flash 83 flashes of 2 seconds eachOrangeIrregularLED portal lightsThe Maitlands sing “Not yet. Not now.”
13:14Flash 910 secondsWhite and orangeRegularFlashing lights from the house and LED portalsThe Maitlands kiss and plug in their extension cords.
17:22Flash 1030 secondsGreen and purpleRegularSmall moving lights behind the ceilingThe lights flash and dance with the music of this song.
18:30Flash 113 secondsGreenRegularFlashing lights on Beetlejuice and the cheerleadersBeetlejuice says, “Come on, let’s make out a bit.”
18:46Flash 1210 secondsWhite, green, purpleRegularOverhead lights turning on and offBeetlejuice says, “…through the whole being dead thing.”
27:26Flash 131 secondWhiteRegularCamera flash from a practical cameraAfter “This is the oldest house I’ve ever seen.”
45:59Flash 141 secondWhiteRegularCamera flash from a practical cameraThe button of “No Reason.”
54:12Flash 152 secondsWhiteIrregularProjected lightning flashAt the end of the bedroom scene.
56:11Flash 167 secondsGreenRegularOverhead moving light on BeetlejuiceAfter Beetlejuice says, “I’m going to have a new best friend.”
59:29Flash 173 secondsWhiteRegularFlash on the roofAfter “Dangerously unstable individual.”
1:00:00Flash 182 secondsWhiteRegular18 front-facing strobesThe end of “Say My Name.”
1:05:28Flash 191 secondYellowRegularOverhead moving lightOn the whistle blow.
1:05:45Flash 2030 secondsWhiteRegularWhite overhead lights on the tableLydia yells “Beetlejuice” three times.
1:05:48Flash 215 secondsWhiteRegularFront-facing portal strobesBeetlejuice reaches his hand up.
1:06:26Flash 2210 secondsWhiteRegularOverhead moving lightBeetlejuice makes the house shake after summoning the sign.
1:07:00Flash 237 secondsGreen and purpleRegularChasing foot lights and strobesA big head talks, then Maxine says “Run.”
1:08:15Flash 245 secondsWhiteRegularWhite flashes in the projectionsAfter Beetlejuice slams the door closed.
Intermission
During intermissionDuring intermission1-second flashes over 20 minutesGreen, white, purple, blueIrregularFront-facing strobe lights, moving lights and LED foot lightsNo signal
Act Two
1:28:00Flash 252 secondsWhiteRegularFront-facing strobe lightsAt the end of intermission.
1:29:30Flash 2610 secondsRedRegularLED portalsAfter the Girl Scout says, “Anything went wrong with me.”
1:30:00Flash 2747 secondsWhiteRegularFront-facing strobe lightsAfter “All right, I’ll come inside.”
1:35:00Flash 286 secondsWhiteRegularOverhead flashing specialsAfter the pie lady enters.
1:39:25Flash 2910 secondsWhiteRegularOverhead flashing specialsAfter the end of “Beautiful Sound.”
1:40:35Flash 3020 secondsWhiteRegularOverhead flashing specialsDuring the “Beautiful Sound” reprise.
1:51:32Flash 312 secondsWhiteRegularFlashing projectionsWhen Lydia enters in the séance scene.
1:53:36Flash 321 minute 22 secondsWhite, green, purple, blueRegularStrobes and overhead lightsAs the séance takes place.
1:57:00Flash 3320 secondsWhiteRegularLightning and thunderAt the end of the séance.
1:58:14Flash 3420 secondsWhiteRegularFront-facing strobeAt the end of the séance.
2:11:18Flash 3520 secondsBlue and redRegularLED foot light stripsAt the end of the song “Home.”
2:20:21Flash 3610 secondsGreenRegularFlashing projectionsAfter Lydia and Beetlejuice get married.
2:23:23Flash 376 secondsWhite and blueRegularFlashing light behind a doorAfter Beetlejuice’s mom appears.
2:24:16Flash 3820 secondsRed, blue, whiteRegularFlashing overhead lightingAfter Juno says, “You can die together.”
2:31:00Flash 3910 secondsGreen and whiteRegularFlashing overhead lightingAfter the musicians’ bows.

Preshow

Act One · 24 flash sequences

0:05into the show

Flash 1

  • Lasts5 seconds
  • ColorRed
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceLED portal around the set

Watch for: The house lights dim to half.

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

The Beetlejuice sign lights up fully, the house goes dark and the show begins.

Foot lights also flash at the audience here.

0:20into the show

Flash 2

  • Lasts10 seconds
  • ColorWhite (all 18 strobes)
  • PatternRegular, then irregular
  • Light sourcePortal strobe fixtures

Watch for: The lights go out and the Beetlejuice sign glows and transforms.

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

The stage goes dark and we are transported into the graveyard.

18 audience-facing strobe fixtures.

4:17into the show

Flash 3

  • Lasts1 second
  • ColorWhite
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceLadder side-light moving lights

Watch for: No signal. After “Drink your $50 wine.”

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

The ensemble turns downstage and sings to the audience.

4:27into the show

Flash 4

  • Lasts3 seconds
  • ColorGreen
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceLED strip foot lights

Watch for: After Beetlejuice plays the uke.

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

Beetlejuice goes rock metal with his uke, then breaks it and throws it in the pit.

5:30into the show

Flash 5

  • Lasts6 seconds
  • ColorWhite
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceOverhead moving lights

Watch for: Beetlejuice says, “There’s a giant snake here.”

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

A sandworm enters, roars and leaves.

6:55into the show

Flash 6

  • Lasts5 seconds
  • ColorWhite
  • PatternIrregular
  • Light sourceVideo lightning flash

Watch for: Beetlejuice says, “How about we all make a start.”

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

Beetlejuice conjures the lightning, thunder and rain over the funeral.

7:00into the show

Flash 7

  • Lasts10 seconds
  • ColorWhite
  • PatternIrregular
  • Light sourceVideo lightning flash

Watch for: The chorus sings “Ahhh.”

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

The graveyard transforms into a picture of a hill with a tree and a creepy house in the distance.

12:37into the show

Flash 8

  • Lasts3 flashes of 2 seconds each
  • ColorOrange
  • PatternIrregular
  • Light sourceLED portal lights

Watch for: The Maitlands sing “Not yet. Not now.”

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

Adam touches the crib he has been wiring and the whole house flickers.

13:14into the show

Flash 9

  • Lasts10 seconds
  • ColorWhite and orange
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceFlashing lights from the house and LED portals

Watch for: The Maitlands kiss and plug in their extension cords.

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

The Maitlands get electrocuted and fall to the ground, dead.

17:22into the show

Flash 10

  • Lasts30 seconds
  • ColorGreen and purple
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceSmall moving lights behind the ceiling

Watch for: The lights flash and dance with the music of this song.

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

Cheerleaders and band members arrive as Beetlejuice’s cheer squad and dance around the Maitlands.

18:30into the show

Flash 11

  • Lasts3 seconds
  • ColorGreen
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceFlashing lights on Beetlejuice and the cheerleaders

Watch for: Beetlejuice says, “Come on, let’s make out a bit.”

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

The cheerleaders and Beetlejuice dance.

18:46into the show

Flash 12

  • Lasts10 seconds
  • ColorWhite, green, purple
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceOverhead lights turning on and off

Watch for: Beetlejuice says, “…through the whole being dead thing.”

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

The cheerleaders stomp-dance and Beetlejuice dances with the Maitlands.

27:26into the show

Flash 13

  • Lasts1 second
  • ColorWhite
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceCamera flash from a practical camera

Watch for: After “This is the oldest house I’ve ever seen.”

45:59into the show

Flash 14

  • Lasts1 second
  • ColorWhite
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceCamera flash from a practical camera

Watch for: The button of “No Reason.”

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

Lydia tries to take a picture of Delia.

54:12into the show

Flash 15

  • Lasts2 seconds
  • ColorWhite
  • PatternIrregular
  • Light sourceProjected lightning flash

Watch for: At the end of the bedroom scene.

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

The stage plunges into darkness and the projection shows lightning before we are on the roof.

56:11into the show

Flash 16

  • Lasts7 seconds
  • ColorGreen
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceOverhead moving light on Beetlejuice

Watch for: After Beetlejuice says, “I’m going to have a new best friend.”

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

Beetlejuice stands up, excited.

59:29into the show

Flash 17

  • Lasts3 seconds
  • ColorWhite
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceFlash on the roof

Watch for: After “Dangerously unstable individual.”

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

The Maitlands pose for a dance.

1:00:00into the show

Flash 18

  • Lasts2 seconds
  • ColorWhite
  • PatternRegular
  • Light source18 front-facing strobes

Watch for: The end of “Say My Name.”

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

Transition into the house.

1:05:28into the show

Flash 19

  • Lasts1 second
  • ColorYellow
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceOverhead moving light

Watch for: On the whistle blow.

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

The actors break out of the conga line.

1:05:45into the show

Flash 20

  • Lasts30 seconds
  • ColorWhite
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceWhite overhead lights on the table

Watch for: Lydia yells “Beetlejuice” three times.

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

Beetlejuice appears from the table.

1:05:48into the show

Flash 21

  • Lasts5 seconds
  • ColorWhite
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceFront-facing portal strobes

Watch for: Beetlejuice reaches his hand up.

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

The house starts to shake and transform.

1:06:26into the show

Flash 22

  • Lasts10 seconds
  • ColorWhite
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceOverhead moving light

Watch for: Beetlejuice makes the house shake after summoning the sign.

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

The house starts to shake and fall apart.

1:07:00into the show

Flash 23

  • Lasts7 seconds
  • ColorGreen and purple
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceChasing foot lights and strobes

Watch for: A big head talks, then Maxine says “Run.”

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

Beetlejuice scares everyone out of the house.

1:08:15into the show

Flash 24

  • Lasts5 seconds
  • ColorWhite
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceWhite flashes in the projections

Watch for: After Beetlejuice slams the door closed.

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

The house transforms into the black-and-white house.

Intermission

Act Two · 15 flash sequences

1:28:00into the show

Flash 25

  • Lasts2 seconds
  • ColorWhite
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceFront-facing strobe lights

Watch for: At the end of intermission.

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

Takes us out of the intermission look into the Entr’acte.

1:29:30into the show

Flash 26

  • Lasts10 seconds
  • ColorRed
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceLED portals

Watch for: After the Girl Scout says, “Anything went wrong with me.”

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

Her heart fibrillates.

1:30:00into the show

Flash 27

  • Lasts47 seconds
  • ColorWhite
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceFront-facing strobe lights

Watch for: After “All right, I’ll come inside.”

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

The scenery transforms into the house.

1:35:00into the show

Flash 28

  • Lasts6 seconds
  • ColorWhite
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceOverhead flashing specials

Watch for: After the pie lady enters.

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

The neighbors are possessed.

1:39:25into the show

Flash 29

  • Lasts10 seconds
  • ColorWhite
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceOverhead flashing specials

Watch for: After the end of “Beautiful Sound.”

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

The sandworm enters and exits.

1:40:35into the show

Flash 30

  • Lasts20 seconds
  • ColorWhite
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceOverhead flashing specials

Watch for: During the “Beautiful Sound” reprise.

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

The clones gather around Beetlejuice and dance.

1:51:32into the show

Flash 31

  • Lasts2 seconds
  • ColorWhite
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceFlashing projections

Watch for: When Lydia enters in the séance scene.

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

Lydia uses the Handbook for the Recently Deceased to track Barbara’s ghost.

1:53:36into the show

Flash 32

  • Lasts1 minute 22 seconds
  • ColorWhite, green, purple, blue
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceStrobes and overhead lights

Watch for: As the séance takes place.

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

The house is lit up and shaken during the séance.

1:57:00into the show

Flash 33

  • Lasts20 seconds
  • ColorWhite
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceLightning and thunder

Watch for: At the end of the séance.

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

The stage darkens as we move to another location.

1:58:14into the show

Flash 34

  • Lasts20 seconds
  • ColorWhite
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceFront-facing strobe

Watch for: At the end of the séance.

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

The stage goes dark and we are transported to the Netherworld.

2:11:18into the show

Flash 35

  • Lasts20 seconds
  • ColorBlue and red
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceLED foot light strips

Watch for: At the end of the song “Home.”

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

The stage goes dark with flashes as we transition back to the house.

2:20:21into the show

Flash 36

  • Lasts10 seconds
  • ColorGreen
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceFlashing projections

Watch for: After Lydia and Beetlejuice get married.

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

Beetlejuice comes back to life.

2:23:23into the show

Flash 37

  • Lasts6 seconds
  • ColorWhite and blue
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceFlashing light behind a door

Watch for: After Beetlejuice’s mom appears.

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

Beetlejuice is sent out the door.

2:24:16into the show

Flash 38

  • Lasts20 seconds
  • ColorRed, blue, white
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceFlashing overhead lighting

Watch for: After Juno says, “You can die together.”

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

Beetlejuice rides in on the sandworm to eat Mom.

2:31:00into the show

Flash 39

  • Lasts10 seconds
  • ColorGreen and white
  • PatternRegular
  • Light sourceFlashing overhead lighting

Watch for: After the musicians’ bows.

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

The sandworm comes on for a bow.

TimeFlashLastsColorPatternLight sourceWatch for
Preshow
Before the showBefore the show1-second flashes over 30 minutesGreen, white, purple, blueIrregularFront-facing strobe lights and moving lightsNo signal
Act One
0:05Flash 15 secondsRedRegularLED portal around the setThe house lights dim to half.
0:20Flash 210 secondsWhite (all 18 strobes)Regular, then irregularPortal strobe fixturesThe lights go out and the Beetlejuice sign glows and transforms.
4:17Flash 31 secondWhiteRegularLadder side-light moving lightsNo signal. After “Drink your $50 wine.”
4:27Flash 43 secondsGreenRegularLED strip foot lightsAfter Beetlejuice plays the uke.
5:30Flash 56 secondsWhiteRegularOverhead moving lightsBeetlejuice says, “There’s a giant snake here.”
6:55Flash 65 secondsWhiteIrregularVideo lightning flashBeetlejuice says, “How about we all make a start.”
7:00Flash 710 secondsWhiteIrregularVideo lightning flashThe chorus sings “Ahhh.”
12:37Flash 83 flashes of 2 seconds eachOrangeIrregularLED portal lightsThe Maitlands sing “Not yet. Not now.”
13:14Flash 910 secondsWhite and orangeRegularFlashing lights from the house and LED portalsThe Maitlands kiss and plug in their extension cords.
17:22Flash 1030 secondsGreen and purpleRegularSmall moving lights behind the ceilingThe lights flash and dance with the music of this song.
18:30Flash 113 secondsGreenRegularFlashing lights on Beetlejuice and the cheerleadersBeetlejuice says, “Come on, let’s make out a bit.”
18:46Flash 1210 secondsWhite, green, purpleRegularOverhead lights turning on and offBeetlejuice says, “…through the whole being dead thing.”
27:26Flash 131 secondWhiteRegularCamera flash from a practical cameraAfter “This is the oldest house I’ve ever seen.”
45:59Flash 141 secondWhiteRegularCamera flash from a practical cameraThe button of “No Reason.”
54:12Flash 152 secondsWhiteIrregularProjected lightning flashAt the end of the bedroom scene.
56:11Flash 167 secondsGreenRegularOverhead moving light on BeetlejuiceAfter Beetlejuice says, “I’m going to have a new best friend.”
59:29Flash 173 secondsWhiteRegularFlash on the roofAfter “Dangerously unstable individual.”
1:00:00Flash 182 secondsWhiteRegular18 front-facing strobesThe end of “Say My Name.”
1:05:28Flash 191 secondYellowRegularOverhead moving lightOn the whistle blow.
1:05:45Flash 2030 secondsWhiteRegularWhite overhead lights on the tableLydia yells “Beetlejuice” three times.
1:05:48Flash 215 secondsWhiteRegularFront-facing portal strobesBeetlejuice reaches his hand up.
1:06:26Flash 2210 secondsWhiteRegularOverhead moving lightBeetlejuice makes the house shake after summoning the sign.
1:07:00Flash 237 secondsGreen and purpleRegularChasing foot lights and strobesA big head talks, then Maxine says “Run.”
1:08:15Flash 245 secondsWhiteRegularWhite flashes in the projectionsAfter Beetlejuice slams the door closed.
Intermission
During intermissionDuring intermission1-second flashes over 20 minutesGreen, white, purple, blueIrregularFront-facing strobe lights, moving lights and LED foot lightsNo signal
Act Two
1:28:00Flash 252 secondsWhiteRegularFront-facing strobe lightsAt the end of intermission.
1:29:30Flash 2610 secondsRedRegularLED portalsAfter the Girl Scout says, “Anything went wrong with me.”
1:30:00Flash 2747 secondsWhiteRegularFront-facing strobe lightsAfter “All right, I’ll come inside.”
1:35:00Flash 286 secondsWhiteRegularOverhead flashing specialsAfter the pie lady enters.
1:39:25Flash 2910 secondsWhiteRegularOverhead flashing specialsAfter the end of “Beautiful Sound.”
1:40:35Flash 3020 secondsWhiteRegularOverhead flashing specialsDuring the “Beautiful Sound” reprise.
1:51:32Flash 312 secondsWhiteRegularFlashing projectionsWhen Lydia enters in the séance scene.
1:53:36Flash 321 minute 22 secondsWhite, green, purple, blueRegularStrobes and overhead lightsAs the séance takes place.
1:57:00Flash 3320 secondsWhiteRegularLightning and thunderAt the end of the séance.
1:58:14Flash 3420 secondsWhiteRegularFront-facing strobeAt the end of the séance.
2:11:18Flash 3520 secondsBlue and redRegularLED foot light stripsAt the end of the song “Home.”
2:20:21Flash 3610 secondsGreenRegularFlashing projectionsAfter Lydia and Beetlejuice get married.
2:23:23Flash 376 secondsWhite and blueRegularFlashing light behind a doorAfter Beetlejuice’s mom appears.
2:24:16Flash 3820 secondsRed, blue, whiteRegularFlashing overhead lightingAfter Juno says, “You can die together.”
2:31:00Flash 3910 secondsGreen and whiteRegularFlashing overhead lightingAfter the musicians’ bows.

Times are measured from the start of the show, so Act Two times include the intermission. Live performances vary, so use the times as a guide and listen for the “Watch for” moments. Full details: flashcue.org/tours/beetlejuice/

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