BEACHES Previews

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 3/26/26 at 12:00am

After a long, twisting developmental process, a musical adaptation of Beaches takes up space tomorrow (March 27) at the Majestic Theatre. The uplifting, tear-jerking “love story about friendship” is based on the Iris Rainer Dart novel and the 1988 Bette Midler-Barbara Hershey film; Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett lead the 12-person cast as besties Cee Cee and Bertie. Beaches features an original score by Mike Stoller and Dart (yes, “Wind Beneath My Wings” is also included), with a book by Dart and Thom Thomas, choreography by Jennifer Rias, and direction by Lonny Price and Matt Cowart. Opening night is April 22 for a run through September 6; a national tour is expected to follow.

“This sweeping story follows the vivacious Cee Cee and elegant Bertie, who meet as children and form an unshakeable bond. Over the course of their 30-year friendship, these unlikely soulmates find joy, humor, and heartbreak in a pour-your-heart-out production that’s made to be shared.”

Who’s going?

[blaxx]

Posted: 3/26/26 at 4:42am

EDSOSLO858 said: "After a long, twisting developmental process, a musical adaptation of Beaches takes up space tomorrow (March 27) at the Majestic Theatre. The uplifting, tear-jerking “love story about friendship” is based on the Iris Rainer Dart novel and the 1988 Bette Midler-Barbara Hershey film; Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett lead the 12-person cast as besties Cee Cee and Bertie. Beaches features an original score by Mike Stoller and Dart (yes, “Wind Beneath My Wings” is also included), with a book by Dart and Thom Thomas, choreography by Jennifer Rias, and direction by Lonny Price and Matt Cowart. Opening night is April 22 for a run through September 6; a national tour is expected to follow.

“This sweeping story follows the vivacious Cee Cee and elegant Bertie, who meet as children and form an unshakeable bond. Over the course of their 30-year friendship, these unlikely soulmates find joy, humor, and heartbreak in a pour-your-heart-out production that’s made to be shared.”

Who’s going?"

Nobody.

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 3/26/26 at 6:48am

I'll be at dress tonight. 

[quizking101]

Posted: 3/26/26 at 5:11pm

I’m seeing it next week since I’m a completist, but this was the LAST ticket of the season I purchased. Nothing really excites me about it, and I think $65 on TDF was too much of an overspend, but considering how the sales are nonexistent, that overspend might give me something premium. The original film is okay for a chick flick.

I know the film remake with Idina Menzel and her rendition of “Wind Beneath My Wings” was like a cheese grater on my ears, so I hope Vosk isn’t directed to sing it with that much power 

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 3/26/26 at 5:20pm

They did a film remake of this? 

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 3/26/26 at 5:25pm

rosscoe(au) said: "They did a film remake of this?"

It was a 2017 made-for-television Lifetime movie with Idina Menzel and Nia Long.

[Kad]

Posted: 3/26/26 at 5:27pm

quizking101 said: "I’m seeing it next week since I’m a completist, but this was the LAST ticket of the season I purchased. Nothing really excites me about it, and I think $65 on TDF was too much of an overspend, but considering how the sales are nonexistent, that overspend might give me something premium."

I just peeked on Telecharge and you ain't kidding. The first preview tomorrow looks to be about half sold. 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 3/26/26 at 5:32pm

I’m praying they throw out beach balls at the end like “Escape to Margaritaville” did, while the cast does the “Wind Beneath My Wings” curtain call encore. 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 3/26/26 at 5:55pm

Jordan Catalano said: "I’m praying they throw out beach balls at the end like “Escape to Margaritaville” did, while the cast does the “Wind Beneath My Wings” curtain call encore."

Margaritaville was, at least, a fun show. This just appears like a complete dud.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 3/26/26 at 5:56pm

Someone grab me a titsling if they give them out for first preview gifts tomorrow. 

[Kad]

Posted: 3/26/26 at 6:02pm

Jordan Catalano said: "Someone grab me a titsling if they give them out for first preview gifts tomorrow."

When they decided to not include the song, they also decided to cut the swag. 

[quizking101]

Posted: 3/26/26 at 6:05pm

Jordan Catalano said: "Someone grab me a titsling if they give them out for first preview gifts tomorrow."

Sorry, but to qualify, you have to flee to the opera at least TWICE a week…

(I’m now singing that in my head. Thank you and damn you)

Updated On: 3/26/26 at 06:05 PM

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 3/26/26 at 6:12pm

Jordan Catalano said: "I’m praying they throw out beach balls at the end like “Escape to Margaritaville” did, while the cast does the “Wind Beneath My Wings” curtain call encore."

You got me again, bro. Made my day :)

 

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 3/26/26 at 8:53pm

Jordan Catalano said: "Someone grab me a titsling if they give them out for first preview gifts tomorrow."

Song isn’t even in the show so that’s a solid - ain’t gunner happen. 

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 3/26/26 at 8:53pm

rosscoe(au) said: "They did a film remake of this?"

 

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 3/26/26 at 11:50pm

For those wondering, tonight's dress ran around two and a half hours. As it was a dress rehearsal and I am not an influencer who was invited in exchange for a post (like Titanique did at their dress rehearsal), I won't post a review. But I'll say this: all three kids are fantastic, but Little Cece is gonna steal the show! :) 

Updated On: 3/26/26 at 11:50 PM

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 3/26/26 at 11:58pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "Jordan Catalano said: "Someone grab me a titsling if they give them out for first preview gifts tomorrow."

Song isn’t even in the show so that’s a solid - ain’t gunner happen."

Right. It was a joke. 

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 3/27/26 at 10:23am

Last night’s curtain call, courtesy of a stage mom: 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWX0y0eDpnF/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

[Skywalker3]

Posted: 3/27/26 at 11:02am

That stagedesign is a choice.. 

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 3/27/26 at 12:35pm

The 18-piece BEACHES orchestra will be conducted by Paul Staroba. Orchestrations are by legend-in-the-making Charlie Rosen.

• 2 Keyboards
• 3 Reeds
• French Horn
• 2 Trumpets
• Trombone
• Drums
• Percussion
• Guitars
• Bass
• Harp
• 3 Violins (1 Concertmaster, 1 doubling on Viola)
• Cello

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 3/27/26 at 12:36pm

Also, the website and Telecharge both list an approximate 2:20 running time, including an intermission. 

[inception]

Posted: 3/27/26 at 12:39pm

WTF? They cut WBMW from a Beaches musical?

[bwaylyric]

Posted: 3/27/26 at 12:43pm

inception said: "WTF? TheycutWBMW from aBeachesmusical?"

PASS!  Imagine if The Bodyguard musical cut out I Will Always Love You?

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 3/27/26 at 12:44pm

bwaylyric said: "inception said: "WTF? TheycutWBMW from aBeachesmusical?"

PASS! Imagine if The Bodyguard musical cut out I Will Always Love You?"

WBMW has not been cut. 

[Kad]

Posted: 3/27/26 at 12:49pm

EDSOSLO858 said: "bwaylyric said: "inception said: "WTF? TheycutWBMW from aBeachesmusical?"

PASS! Imagine if The Bodyguard musical cut out I Will Always Love You?"

WBMW has not been cut."

WBMW was the only song retained from the movie (likely because if they cut it, they would lose any hope of selling tickets at all).