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Beaches

Beaches

by Mike Stoller, Iris Rainer Dart and Thom Thomas

Based on a Film
Based on a Book

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Beaches

About the Musical

Beaches





A new musical based on the best-selling novel that inspired the blockbuster film.


Story:

This sweeping, emotional, and joy-filled new musical follows the vivacious Cee Cee and elegant Bertie, who meet as children and become fast friends. From pen-pals to roommates to romantic rivals, Cee Cee and Bertie’s oil-and-water friendship perseveres through even the most tragic trials.


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Fun Fact

The movie titled "Beaches" in the US goes by different names in other regions, including "Forever Friends," "Remember Me," "Throughout Life," "Girlfriends," "The Friends," "Eternally Friends," "On the Beach," "Deeper Love Than Sisters," and "Song on the Beach."

Broadway Production Information

THEATRE

Majestic Theatre
 245 W 44th St
New York, NY

Info and Directions

Schedule
MONDAY
Dark
TUESDAY
7 PM
WEDNESDAY
2 & 8 PM
THURSDAY
7 PM
FRIDAY
7 PM
SATURDAY
2 & 8 PM
SUNDAY
3 PM

Important Dates
PREVIEWS: Mar 27, 2026
OPENING: Apr 22, 2026
CLOSING: Sep 6, 2026


Run Time
2 hours and 20 minutes (1 Intermission)


Rush and Lottery Tickets
LOTTERY: Online, $49
RUSH: Box Office, $45

NOTE:

  • Most shows have special holiday dates and times. Check the official website for more information.

Cast and Creative Team

Composer

Composer
Mike Stoller

Lyricist

Lyricist
Iris Rainer Dart

Librettist

Librettist
Thom Thomas



Broadway Premiere

Theatre
Majestic Theatre
Opening Night
Apr 22, 2026
Original Cast
Kelli Barrett, Jessica Vosk, Sarah Bockel, Harper Burns, Zeya Grace, Ben Jacoby, Emma Ogea, Bailey Ryon, Samantha Schwartz, Brent Thiessen, Lael Van Keuren, Zurin Villanueva
Director
Lonny Price and Matt Cowart
Choreographer
Jennifer Rias
Producer
Jennifer Maloney-Prezioso, Arden Entertainment, Right Angle Entertainment, Broadway & Beyond Theatricals and Crossroads Live
Musical Director
Joseph Thalken
Orchestrations
Charlie Rosen
Scenic Design
James Noone
Costume Design
Tracy Christensen
Lighting Design
Ken Billington
Sound Design
Kai Harada
Projection Design
David Bengali
Hair and Wig Design
J. Jared Janas

1988 Film Version

Movie Name
Beaches
Type
Non-Musical
Director
Garry Marshall
Screenplay
Iris Rainer, Mary Agnes Donoghue
Starring
Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey, John Heard

2017 TV Version

Movie Name
Beaches
Type
Made for TV Lifetime Movie, Non-Musical
Director
Allison Anders
Screenplay
Iris Rainer, Nikole Beckwith, Kate Lanier
Starring
Idina Menzel, Nia Long, Sanai Victoria

Songs, Videos, Sheetmusic and More

Musical Numbers
You Believe in Me
Mohter Said
Watchin' a Star
Wish I Could Be Like You
The Letters
Show the World Who You Are
The Brand New Me
Sandy's Audition
A Real Woman
Wedding Letters
Holy Moley
God Bless Girlfriends
My Best
I'm All I Need
The Words I Should Have Said
Normal
Birthday Letters
Nina's Letter
A Day at the Beach
My Best
Wind Beneath My Wings


Stream Online Now

CD
1988 Hollywood Version Available to Stream via Amazon
CD
2017 Lifetime Version Available to Stream via Amazon







CDs

CD
Original Hollywood Soundtrack

Vinyl

Vinyl
Original Hollywood Soundtrack

Videos

DVD
Original Hollywood Version DVD
Blu-Ray
Original Hollywood Version Blu-Ray

Books

Book
Novel by Iris R. Dart


Merchandise

Merchandise
Merchandise on Ebay


Awards and Reviews

2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations

Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical - Jessica Vosk

2026 Drama League Award Nominations

Outstanding Production of a Musical
Distinguished Performance Award - Jessica Vosk

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