BEACHES Previews
BEACHES Previews
BEACHES Previews#1
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?
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
BEACHES Previews#2
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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
BEACHES Previews#3
Posted: 3/26/26 at 6:48am
I'll be at dress tonight.
BEACHES Previews#4
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
BEACHES Previews#5
Posted: 3/26/26 at 5:20pm
They did a film remake of this?
BEACHES Previews#6
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.
BEACHES Previews#7
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.
BEACHES Previews#8
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.
BEACHES Previews#9
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.
BEACHES Previews#10
Posted: 3/26/26 at 5:56pm
Someone grab me a titsling if they give them out for first preview gifts tomorrow.
BEACHES Previews#11
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.
BEACHES Previews#12
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)
BEACHES Previews#13
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 :)
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
BEACHES Previews#14
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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
BEACHES Previews#16
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! :)
BEACHES Previews#17
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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
BEACHES Previews#18
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==
BEACHES Previews#20
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
BEACHES Previews#21
Posted: 3/27/26 at 12:36pm
Also, the website and Telecharge both list an approximate 2:20 running time, including an intermission.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/13
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/22/03
BEACHES Previews#23
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?
BEACHES Previews#24
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.
BEACHES Previews#25
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).
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