Reviews: What Do the Critics Think of Beaches on Broadway?
Playbill • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Beaches, A New Musical officially opened on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre on April 22, following previews from March 27, with Lonny Price and Matt Cowart directing.
- The musical stars Jessica Vosk as Cee Cee and Kelli Barrett as Bertie, both reprising their roles from the world premiere in Theatre Calgary, alongside Ben Jacoby, Brent Thiessen, Samantha Schwartz, and Zeya Grace.
- Adapted from Iris Rainer Dart's 1985 novel and its 1988 film, the musical features a book by Dart and Thom Thomas, music by Mike Stoller, and lyrics by Dart, with choreography by Jennifer Rias and a creative team including notable designers and production staff.
- The production has been in development for over a decade, with earlier versions staged in 2014, and is produced by Broadway & Beyond Theatricals, Right Angle Entertainment, and Arden Entertainment.
- A national tour of Beaches, produced by Crossroads Live, is planned to follow the Broadway run, with dates and cities to be announced.
