Beetlejuice - The Whole "Being Dead" Thing - Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Rehearsal

[@GlitchedTree]

I love “It’s a real weird day to die cuz trademark characters are floating by”

[@katielapreze5346]

Lol when I read this comment this part came on 😆

[@hayamohammad2530]

Katie LaPreze same

[@crownedcryptid712]

Same

[@jammij]

Same katie

[@wormsalad9964]

it’s so bizarre to see alex in character as beetlejuice out of the costume

[@Sweetumskitty1789]

worm salad It’s like so that’s what he looked like when he was alive.

[@strawberrybunny1875]

worm salad ikr

[@ila_s.1084]

That's just the proof that he doesn't need the costume to be beetlejuice❤️🥰

[@Lalalala22233]

@peacelovechocolate Why do i see u on every beetlejuice video-

[@YourLocalTrash_Panda]

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[@nevaehhorst-wade5163]

did anyone else notice that during the actual parade he said "if you die during thanksgiving dinner, you don't have to wash the dishes." but here he said "if you die during the macy's thanksgiving day parade, the balloons will not stop."

[@BoeIs_HERE]

Nevaeh Horst-Wade I did

[@calliepartridge6702]

YES and i wonder why???? i was so confused!!

[@Black_pearl_adrift]

Dude they change the lyrics like every other appearance. Its fantastic and I love it

[@jamesoniris2647]

@@calliepartridge6702 I think he might have improved the line that went on air, maybe just because its a little bit different and funnier than this one?

[@frankroggenkamp7903]

I think they changed it because of the threat of the balloons not being able to fly at the parade

[@septicsoldier1324]

It's so weird without the costumes 😂😂

[@forestissleepy]

It's beautiful

[@kevincornell6238]

SepticSoldier13 it always will be

[@junklex]

it just looks like a thespian troupe haha

[@fffernsw4dl539]

He looks good without it-

[@abbyh102]

Ikr

[@gimmickgotbored7157]

That is FAR from enough applause

[@BroadwayWiz]

There were very few people by the rehearsal, otherwise I'm sure it would have been A LOT louder.

[@callamarie1605]

This was just rehearsal. There probably was barely anyone there actually watching. They got a much bigger one at the actual performance

[@doodle_freak]

Even if they’re weren’t that many people if I could get to see something like that I would be screaming with excitement, haven’t even seen the musical yet, am in middle school and my family doesn’t exactly have much money

[@awilliams7404]

@@doodle_freak You know about the lottery? That can save you some money

[@doodle_freak]

A Williams I wish I could, my parents typically do but I’m a minor

[@gamesfan290]

(live footage of an AU where Beetlejuice *does* become alive, but he doesn't live with the Deetz and the Maitlands)

[@PanicBasedRiot]

Games Fan I love this

[@uwu-co8zu]

omg-

[@sh00tingstqrgacha30]

Or just thanksgiving in the nether world

[@MysticWarriorMJ]

Nobody lives with the Maitlands, because, you know, the whole being dead thing.

[@duckysguidetoshipping8930]

Lmaoo fanfic writes typing rapidly

[@DamienReaper_PrinceofHalloween]

I felt bad for them, It must have been cold and I think they were up at 4 am or 5 am the day of the parade. I've done it for the news I act at Haunted Houses, they want to do that early and then do the show later on that night. Hats off to them.

[@unluckymarch2589]

the ensemble is fantastic, i love seeing them do this in normal clothes

[@forestissleepy]

You can kinda see the choreo a bit better

[@fffernsw4dl539]

@@forestissleepy yup

[@monkaholic100]

The new lyrics are BRILLIANT!!!! [BEETLEJUICE] Hey, folks! Begging your pardon! ‘Scuse me! Sorry to barge in While we’re giving thanks let’s start on the whole Y'know, "being dead" thing You're doomed! And so’s your turkey One day breathing, next you’re jerky The Netherworld’s like Albuquerque! The queso’s amazing! The whole "giving thanks" thing! Death can get a person stressed “Hiya, Hoda, Hi Savannah! Hi Al Roker, third banana!" I can show you what comes next So don't despair Stay in your chair Enjoy the colorful bags of hot air! So just relax, you'll be fine Sure you’re running out of time But take a breath! [ENSEMBLE] Welcome to a show about death! [BEETLEJUICE] Thanksgiving is super sweet "Gravy, cornbread, sweet potato" Crying in a Winnebago Stand for hours in the street (Dies Illa) The atmosphere is nice here Family paradise here A little free advice here: There’s too much pumpkin spice here! [ENSEMBLE] Welcome to a show about death! [BEETLEJUICE] You're You're gonna be fine! On the other side-how’s your turkey? Oh, not good! Ba-be-ba-ba-be-bo-boo-bap-boop! I'll-hey! I'll be your guide To the other side Seriously, though, this is a time to give- [ENSEMBLE] Thanksgiving’s great, pile the food up on your plate Smile and nod at all the relatives you hate Try not to start weeping [BEETLEJUICE, spoken] If you die during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the balloons will not stop. [ENSEMBLE] Yes, we know how you feel But listen, here’s the deal All the tryptophan they’ve eaten in their meal Will make them start sleeping! [BEETLEJUICE, (ENSEMBLE)] That's how you survive: You can make it out alive Toss that body in the pit "Gosh, it's awful, ain't it tragic?" "Blah-blah, Bible, Jesus magic" One quick kickline then that’s it! "No pilates, no more yoga!" "Namaste", you freakin' posers It’s a real weird day to die (Dies Irae) Cuz trademark characters are floating by! Ya need a demon in Spanx (Dies Irae) Fixing your holiday angst (Dies Irae) So, why don’t we all just give thanks (Dies Irae) For the whole "being dead" thing! [ALL] God, I hope you're ready for a show about death!

[@bendyexpert123]

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[@kiri_is_currently_still_alive]

Thanks for the lyrics ❤️❤️❤️

[@mingi7738]

I just ruined a 666 likes to add mine

[@georgesbleps897]

It's nice to see you here Neeks 🥺

[@starsnatcher4659]

I love how they totally changed the lyrics but ir still fits

[@movedtoponko_official8706]

Imagine going outside on the street with your new friend, seeing a bunch of people dancing in choreography, and your friend starts shrieking "Hey folks, bEGGIN’ YOUR PARDON-“

[@CosplayCore]

That friend would have been me seeing this with ANYONE by my side, with the addition of me probably waving my boxed set of the animated series around in the air and also reciting "Though I Know I Should Be Wary...".

[@samarafollette]

I would be that friend 😂

[@Jadeigital]

I would soo be that friend lmao 😂

[@jamesstabler66]

That literally happend when she introduced me to beetlejuice🤣🤣

[@arianaecall]

I would screammmmm and pop all the balloons🤣

[@emiliec1420]

His little walk/hops are so cute omg

[@astrono815]

It must of been weird to be just walked by and seeing this or just casually singing this while random ppl walk by but this was still very great to watch- why did I make this domment

[@nathanva1635]

iDk Ghøst it’s New York they’re probably use to it

[@CosplayCore]

If I had been there and seen this happening in the middle of the street, no lie, I would have started singing along. My mom and nana would have been like "wtf" and I'd have been like "SAY HIS NAME 3 TIMES!".

[@brianorozco1074]

CosplayCore I think the cast would enjoy it😂👍🏼

[@goingsouth8623]

they always put so much effort into their performances, i love them

[@unispacellama13]

Oh my god I fricking love Beetlejuice and this made my month

[@rickym242]

I didn't see the N in month and I thought it said mouth. This made my month too!

[@Grimoirei]

Ricky M Same! I was like ?? Lol

[@miruhbelle]

Ricky M wtf same idk why

[@unispacellama13]

Should I just change it to mouth

[@elliott4116]

@@unispacellama13 yep i saw mouth as well so it's time to change it i think

[@Bugg_13]

You will literally never find a version of this song where Alex hasn’t changed some lyrics. The song in the actual show, the soundtrack version, the time he performed on the today show and here, he’s changed some lyrics to fit the set, I love it.

[@cainster]

As far as I know, for this performance, at least two versions were recorded (this one and the lyric change for broadcast). However, I think that they recorded a third or fourth, and the one you saw at broadcast was "second." Basically all they have to do is record with the different lyric---so they may just need to throw Alex into a sound booth for an hour or so, since the chorus is already in place and doesn't change their parts. Then he just has to remember both versions, and "his people" or the producers of the parade tell him before they actually go on-air which version is going to be played. Hopefully at least a few hours prior so he has time to self-rehearse.

[@phasemollasis6748]

@@cainsterBut in this version the background singers are changed too

[@allexismichelle3949]

ALEX IS SO TALENTED OH MY GODDDD

[@xxxhogwartsgurlxxx3562]

I love how when he says “death can get a person stressed” he runs like a kid with his arms all over the place

[@kiley4875]

This is how many times they changed this song for all the different events ⬇️

[@sophiisherman7463]

The turkey guy was an actor😭😭 I’ve never felt more betrayed

[@Enderr_Mann]

Its would have been hilarious if he wasn't XD

[@LoveNeko64]

I'm more upset the queso guy is an actor.

[@Ben_Rothenburg_]

IT'S MAXY DEAN

[@StarkCountyStringer]

Hes also in the musical in a more main role

[@z0mbiehiph0p]

This live recording kinda shows some new things- like how the turkey guy is an actor and how Alex isn’t actually dressed as beetlejuice. I wonder how they pulled it off live, or if it’s prerecorded. Edit: Please stop responding “It’s a rehearsal”. I know. Someone already told me. And the uploader changed the title to say so. If you saw that someone already said it, don’t say it again, please. I know it’s a rehearsal.

[@stephpiano2908]

His name is Danny Rutigliano, he plays Maxie Dean in the show. All the Broadway shows and singers that perform at the parade lip sync because singing in the cold would ruin their voices.

[@purplequeen8318]

It was a rehearsal.

[@solis_nova]

oh its nessie well they changed the phrase if u die during thanksgiving the balloons will not stop to if you die during thanksgiving you don’t have to do the dishes so i don’t think it was pre recorded

[@michelleitkin6965]

Steph Piano twinning profile photos???

[@tawnyevergreen4169]

The lack of applause makes me think this is where they prerecorded

[@lxxedits9316]

0:11 Sophia’s jump of life XD Sophia be like Woahhhh That my queue Then she puts on her class sassy walk 1:01 Alex’s little run bless him

[@AJ-os1pq]

Idk why but I just love this comment!

[@icantthinkofagoodname7992]

I totally didn’t realize that was Sophia! I forgot she was blond!

[@superprincessgem1]

The way they change the lyrics individually for each performance to customize it is amazing

[@Enderr_Mann]

I love how they change the lyrics depending on the situation in which they are peforming in XD

[@benjaminnebenjamin6033]

bec this bj breaks the fourth wall and its genius writing 👏🏻👏🏻

[@bbymode]

Mans is literally vibing This was so fun to watch

[@KevinMuller5]

I love the way he hits that note at 1:57.

[@user-dl4ku6jb3o]

Kevin Muller same!

[@peach4246]

Preach

[@dillonohlemiller9027]

He’s lip synching

[@KevinMuller5]

@@dillonohlemiller9027 Yes, I know it's a recording but he still is impressive

[@isekai_neo]

@@KevinMuller5 he still hit it regardless too cuz he recorded it b4 hand so yeah definitely

[@wuboyle_]

Are people just allowed to show up and watch the rehearsals? If I lived closer I would've went in cosplay to watch lol

[@gonfreecss6091]

LiBenn Creations where was this?

[@hotinmybags]

Kimberly Alvarez this is in out side the Macy’s in Manhattan!

[@goldfishgwen]

You can. It’s early in the morning, that’s why not many people go

[@iAmMadeOfSoup]

Gwen R lol imagine trying to sleep and you hear it

[@Kai-qf1gm]

Pearl the rebel I would love if I woke up and heard this

[@ban1474]

I love how they changed this song for the parade and for the Tony’s so damn good! Alex’s voice is gonna be shot once he’s done omfg

[@Rachelmax28]

Kylie B it’s not because he supports it. He’s so talented!

[@LoveNeko64]

He actually told people how he does the voice on a radio broadcast and it doesn't damage his vocal chords because he is basically turning himself into a ventriloquist dummy.

[@JosephJohnson-gu5fw]

@@LoveNeko64 he's able to use his false vocal chords and is under constant medical advice from an ENT on staff. It's gonna make this show hard to do without him one day.

[@demonqueen881]

@@JosephJohnson-gu5fw There has only been 3-4 shows he missed in the first 200 performances. I am very curious to hear from someone who happened to see the Beetlejuice understudy, see how they liked it. I saw Dana Steingold as Lydia when I saw the show in October, and I was quite happy with her take on it.

[@littlesounder1932]

2:24 That one dude is just glaring at the camera with a _beautiful_ expression.

[@amygomez8159]

Ivy Slater man always does that face

[@littlesounder1932]

@@amygomez8159 Oh, didn't expect someone to reply today, well, true. Also, Happy Valentines Day my dude.

[@16cardmaster]

I love how they have changed the lyrics about 3 times now to fit the special events they preform at. SO COOL!

[@zoe-zi5fx]

Alex Brightman is a literal supernatural entity, it’s insane to be this talented

[@SaraHeap]

Presley's legs in the costume omg.

[@yoongobongo2289]

i will never get tired of watching alex perform personalized songs for each showcase he’s on

[@Amanda-bj4dg]

Bruh, i cant belive some people complained about them mentioning death. Smh

[@Surrealgo]

Seriously XD this entire song is literally the warning.

[@Menhera_Clown]

I love how they always change it for the occasion it makes me so happy

[@skywriter211]

alex brightman has such good chaotic ass energy love that funky little man

[@musical_trash4_your_inform115]

I've been obsessed with beetlejuice lately and this has made my whole damn year XD

[@surmillius]

Alex never ceases to amaze me to my core

[@CRYP71D0g]

Never thought I need Alex Brightman in a turtleneck sweater. But it turns out I actually did. And I love this.

[@iwashappyonce]

Alex is soo good!

[@ellietolley9007]

It’s official, I would KILL for this show

[@Ash-my2zq]

Well you can't do that until you make someone say his name 3 times...then BJ would probably give you free tickets 😂

[@varianmetcalf8220]

@@Ash-my2zq I got a demon ghost guy following me no tickets though 😢

[@sherylannd6813]

Alex Brightman has no right to make Beetlejuice so cute, OMG

[@angelelelelalalalalelae]

It's so weird seeing them without their costumes and singing

[@amandarama3314]

The cast: **goes out** Audience: whoo **two people clap**

[@summerskull9379]

Ugh I have such a crush on the guy playing Beetlejuice

[@animecrac5596]

the guys dancing in the background is me

[@Pets-x9d8t]

No it can't be so lucky are you serious I am the ultimate beetlejuice fan I really wish I saw him at great wolf loge on my birthday it's this month tho in 16 days

[@izurukamukura4322]

I love The fact I got a Beetlejuice ad before watching this

[@Beenisweenis]

Statistically at least 1 person in the world dies while he's singing

[@brianorozco1074]

*every 40 seconds of Alex singing passes by, 1 person in the world dies*

[@amygomez8159]

Brian Orozco but he’s right even tho those people died they didn’t stop singing

[@brianorozco1074]

Asako Yuki And the balloons did not stop

[@koalbent]

thank you youtube gods for blessing my eyes

[@everythingz888]

My favorite parts 2:15 I love how he’s casually chilling on a prop coffin “So don’t despair, stay in your chair *enjoy the colorful bags of hot air* ”

[@efuzzy8648]

so i was in the parade with spirit of america and we practiced on the square after beetlejuice and i can’t explain how hard i freaked out when i heard “daaaaaaaay-o” because i had no idea they were there practicing

[@corapalanski3189]

this is how i became obsessed with beetlejuice, because it was always my favorite tradition to watch the musicals perform at the parade.

[@IvyPoit]

Alex Brightman is literally so adorable

[@richardnissen6464]

I felt cold just WATCHING the parade. And I was in a living room!

[@nevaehcaldwell3540]

Are you serious. The ONE year I don't watch it. AFTER SEVEN YEARS OF WATCHING IT IN A ROW.

[@jacquelinem.9188]

Alex is just so incredible! I could never do what he does!

[@alexs.5171]

I didn’t get to watch the parade for a variety of reasons, and I’m very sad that I had to miss this amazing ness Also; can we just take a moment to appreciate how lively Alex is!? He’s such a bean, I love him. 💜

[@Sweetumskitty1789]

When I’m watching this I always giggle when he says “Hi Savannah!” Because it’s like oh that’s my name lol.

[@Nenn-qs2yw]

At all 3 shows I saw of Beetlejuice broadway.. Calvin moon loh is THE ONLY PERSON who can’t spin the umbrella lol.

[@ladycalathieloropherion]

I love you, Alex

[@kyleighrilynn1538]

i love how sophia looks like my dad in this

[@AJ-os1pq]

kyleighrilynn. Um?

[@stolitzcanon83]

Omg I love BeetleJuice so much this is the best musical ever 💕❤️❤️❤️

[@sourcat]

I love all the lyric changes depending on the occasion of the performance :D

[@kelseywalker4193]

I never knew one of the skeletons is a girl!?

[@kaiemil6562]

Kelsey Walker I’m pretty sure there are a few members of the cast who are skeletons in the actual show but the female skeleton for this performance was Brooke (one of the understudies) since the ensemble was already in the number.

[@kelseywalker4193]

Koda Kai gotta love the understudies and thanks for letting me know! 👍🏽😁

[@kelseywalker4193]

Twiatchy Biatch Thanks for letting me know I actually like the fact that they don’t just use one specific gender but they use multiple and that’s the best thing about not only Broadway but also movies,Tv Shows etc and that’s just a really important thing for us woman which is really cool! (Also that’s really cool that your friends with some actresses)

[@stephpiano2908]

@@kelseywalker4193 Fun fact: Dana Steingold (Girl Scout) operates the pig in Day O from inside the table (she has to wear an ice vest!) because she's the smallest but Presley Ryan can't do it when she's on as Girl Scout because she's child.

[@kelseywalker4193]

Steph Piano I knew about that the Girl Scout operates the pig and I heard also most of the time Presley plays the shrunken head guy as well!

[@BoeIs_HERE]

At 1:31 how do they see outta that thing?

[@minneapaulis]

BowserC123 the “shirt” is see thru

[@kaiemil6562]

Presley and Dana (who both wear the costume at different points of the show) are both relatively short so a lower part of the shirt is see through for them to look out of.

[@BoeIs_HERE]

Koda Kai interesting

[@Enderr_Mann]

Yall shush is Broadway magic ;3

[@sophia.lynnez]

@@kaiemil6562 I would just like to add that today, (or... Thursday) it was Presley haha

[@mikkyy188]

I freaking loved this but no one would shut their pieholes during the performance so I could barley hear it. And then my grandma was like, “That was a weird performance, what’s it from?”.

[@haileywojtaszek2197]

this is what makes me want to be on broadway I mean did you see the faces of the people watching on the sides they looked so excited

[@ladyofways]

The performance on thanksgiving was the highlight of my day

[@intothemagic]

The lady is the red sweater is my favorite of the dancers

[@canofphysicalbugspray5937]

Fennekin Silver SAME

[@jaywood7907]

I love how anticlimactic the applause at the end was 😂😂

[@valeriepark9444]

So clearly the best time to watch the Macy's parade is during rehearsals...

[@zeb9096]

This was the first time i saw beetlejuice in media and now its so important to me

[@natalieeee9281]

I love the guy with the chips in the beginning

[@Julianakun]

Alex is so fabulous with that coat

[@ericwirfs5578]

I love seeing Alex do the character while dressed and looking completely normal

[@beatm6948]

The way Alex walks as Beetlejuice SENDS ME.

[@tylerchannell6868]

He looks like he is having so much fun

[@arongustavsson826]

In every clip I have watched from "the whole being dead thing" they sing different lyrics, and I love it 😂

[@ell.lvsyou]

What kind of applause was that?? I would be screaming " YES ALEX WOOHOO! " and NOT be in my chair :)

[@freshoceanwaters7947]

1:54 - 2:04 Am I the only one who absolutely loves the singing here? I’ve always really liked it but i have never seen anybody mention it

[@Valley45]

The way he switches singing voices is amazing.

[@isekai_neo]

Homie made me question my love interest when he hit them notes😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@Cracrayglitterbug]

I got an ad for Beetlejuice before this😂

[@kitsoto3965]

I'm gonna cry Beetlejuice is officially the whole being dead thing

[@purplequeen8318]

Thanks for that. I loved the show. Seen it a few times already. 🖤💚🖤💚

[@WhimsicalTea]

I so wish I would of watched this last year

[@weshare5598]

he’s so amazing!

[@acidtheraptor1642]

How did I miss this

[@myrakelley7003]

This is what Beetlejuice looked like when he was alive 😭

[@crimsonfirecat]

god they've done so many versions of this song lmao

[@rueinred3153]

WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT APPLAUSE THE CAST DESERVES BETTER

[@zekeoric1204]

It's kinda of amazing that this songs lyrics are so changeable! It never sounds weird, it's so cool.

[@avaisvshiny8462]

those were incredible muted claps from the audience and thats extremely disappointing and it makes me wanna cry they deserve so much more

[@CosplayCore]

Sounds like it got about the same treatment the Beetlejuice show over at Universal used to get... That's really sad. I've loved every Beetlejuice show to date. I think all of Beetlejuice deserves mad respect.

[@thespaceofades2734]

This is a rehearsal, so that's probably why.

[@augustbeller]

This song is soo diverse, the lyrics are different every performance😂I love it

[@s_vlog1013]

Omg it’s the guy from school of rock. He’s amazing xx 😘

[@jadedfire4351]

Has anyone else noticed that Betelgeuse is just obsessed with turkey? Like the dead turkey video-😂

[@gabecalafati]

The best thing about Alex Brightman is that while he’s performing at shows other than broadway he improvised the lyrics. This is shown a lot here and in his performance at the Tony’s and I love it. It gives so much more character to Beetlejuice

[@moridain]

300% energy every second. NO idea how he managed it.

[@baileyboone5429]

It’s odd. They changed it from “if you die during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade...” to “if you die during Thanksgiving...” I have a feeling Macy’s wasn’t too fond of the idea of someone dying while watching the parade. 😳😉

[@saltycheddarh3541]

They OUT here

[@radrad10]

Funniest thing I thought when seeing Alex show up is him in his Beetlejuice costume and cosplaying as Fizzarolli at the same time! That would be COMEDY GOLD!!!

[@inferno9872]

to anyone asking why they were out of costume, it was a rehersal.

[@neverstoppedlovingu]

the fact people are hating on the musical only from this, is pissing me off so much because the musical is GENIUS and SO FUNNY !!!!