‘Beaches’ musical completes Broadway cast
Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett will star as the lifelong best friends played by Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey in the beloved film adaptation.
Summary
- Complete casting has been set for Beaches on Broadway
- Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett star as two lifelong friends whose bond survives decades’ worth of ups and downs
- The musical is adapted from the book by Iris Rainer Dart (who also wrote the musical’s book and lyrics) and the film starring Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey
The gang's all here! Beaches on Broadway has completed the cast for its limited NYC engagement at the Majestic Theatre, which begins March 27 ahead of an April 22 opening and runs through September 6.
Joining the previously announced Jessica Vosk as Cee Cee, Kelli Barrett as Bertie, Ben Jacoby as Michael Barron and others, and Brent Thiessen as John Perry and others are Samantha Schwartz as Little Cee Cee and Zeya Grace as Little Bertie.
The cast also includes Sarah Bockel, Harper Burns, Eric Coles, Taylor Sage Evans, Mia Gerachis, Joelle Gully, Stephanie Martignetti, Emma Ogea, Olive Ross-Kline, Bailey Ryon, Paul Adam Schaefer, Lael Van Keuren, and Zurin Villanueva.
Adapted from the 1985 book by Iris Rainer Dart and 1988 film starring Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey, Beaches follows outgoing Cee Cee and privileged Bertie over a lifetime of friendship. From meeting on the boardwalk as kids to becoming pen pals, roommates, romantic rivals, and more, their friendship survives all kinds of changes and hardships.
The stage adaptation has music by Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Mike Stoller, lyrics by Dart, and a book by Dart and Thom Thomas, developed in collaboration with David Austin.
Emmy winner and Tony nominee Lonny Price and Matt Cowart co-direct, and Jennifer Rias choreographs. Beaches on Broadway also has orchestrations by Charlie Rosen, music supervision by Joseph Thalken, music direction by Paul Staroba, scenic design by James Noone, costume design by Tracy Christensen, lighting design by Ken Billington, sound design by Kai Harada, projection design by David Bengali, and wig, hair, and makeup design by J. Jared Janas.
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Photo credit: Jessica Vosk, Kelli Barrett, Ben Jacoby, Brent Thiessen, Samantha Schwartz, and Zeya Grace. (Photos courtesy of production; Vosk, Barrett photos by Jenny Anderson; Thiessen photo by David Leyes; Schwartz photo by Jennifer Wright)
Frequently asked questions
Where is Beaches playing?
Beaches is playing at Majestic Theatre . The theatre is located at 245 West 44th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue), New York, 10036.
How do you book tickets for Beaches?
Book tickets for Beaches on New York Theatre Guide.
What's the age requirement for Beaches?
The recommended age for Beaches is Children under 4 years old will not be admitted..
How much do tickets cost for Beaches?
Tickets for Beaches start at $56.
What is Beaches about?
Beaches is the timeless story of two friends who could not be more different but who enrich each other's lives over years of knowing one another.
What are the songs in Beaches?
This musical's score features the Grammy winner "Wind Beneath My Wings" plus new numbers written for the stage.
Who wrote Beaches?
Iris Rainer Dart wrote the original novel, and is now adapting it to the stage as the lyricist and co-bookwriter. Mike Stoller wrote the music and Thom Thomas also wrote the book.
Is Beaches good?
Yes — the story has endured for decades, first as a bestseller than a hit film with Bette Middler.
Who directs Beaches?
The show is directed by Emmy winner and Tony Award nominee Lonny Price and Matt Cowart.
Is Beaches appropriate for kids?
The play generally is kid-friendly; children must be four and older to enter Broadway venues.
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