Juno is the overarching antagonist in Beetlejuice: The Musical, The Musical, The Musical, based off the 1988 film of the same name. As opposed to her film counter-part, she’s the director of Netherworld Customs and Processing, as well as Beetlejuice's mother.
In the original Broadway show, she was portrayed by Jill Abramovitz.
Biography[]
Throughout the show, Beetlejuice mentions that fact that he has a cruel and strict mother who doesn't love him and "Should've left like his father."
In Act II, when Lydia and Charles run into the netherworld, they meet Juno, who soon finds out they are still alive. Lydia runs from Juno and frantically searches for her mother in the Netherworld, but is unable to find her.
The Deetzes return to the house, where Beetlejuice is preparing to kill everyone. Lydia plans to trick him by agreeing to marry him as Charles, Delia and the Maitlands get the demon ready. The wedding brings Beetlejuice to life, allowing Lydia to stab him and kill him again, making him "Recently Deceased". Lydia and the Maitlands try to send him back to the Netherworld, but Juno appears, reveals herself as Beetlejuice's mother, and tries to take Lydia back with her. Beetlejuice stands up to Juno, having learned to appreciate life in his brief experience. Juno pretends to be moved by Beetlejuice's speech and throws him out of the house. The Maitlands, Charles, and Delia refuse to let Juno take Lydia. Beetlejuice then crashes through the wall riding a sandworm, which eats Juno.
Trivia[]
- She’s the only character who was changed to a villain.
- This version is also Beetlejuice's mother as opposed to just her assistant.
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