{"id":239008,"date":"2026-05-21T05:43:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T05:43:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/239008\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T05:43:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T05:43:07","slug":"beaches-to-close-on-broadway-this-sunday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/239008\/","title":{"rendered":"BEACHES to Close on Broadway This Sunday"},"content":{"rendered":"

BroadwayWorld has learned that Beaches<\/a>, A New Musical will close on Broadway this Sunday, May 24. The final performance comes over three months before the production was originally set to play its scheduled final performance of its limited engagement on September 6.<\/p>\n

Previews began at the\u00a0Majestic Theatre (245 W 44th St)\u00a0on\u00a0Friday, March 27 before an opening night on Wednesday, April 22. The production received mixed to negative reviews on Broadway, read what the critics thought here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The cast of\u00a0Beaches<\/a>, A New Musical, is led by Jessica\u00a0Vosk\u00a0and\u00a0Kelli Barrett<\/a>\u00a0as Cee\u00a0Cee\u00a0Bloom and Bertie White and features\u00a0Sarah\u00a0Bockel, Harper Burns<\/a>, Eric Coles<\/a>, Taylor Sage Evans<\/a>, Mia\u00a0Gerachis, Zeya Grace<\/a>, Joelle Gully<\/a>,\u00a0Ben Jacoby<\/a>,\u00a0Stephanie Martignetti<\/a>, Emma Ogea<\/a>, Olive Ross-Kline<\/a>, Bailey Ryon<\/a>, Paul Adam Schaefer<\/a>, Samantha Schwartz<\/a>,\u00a0Brent Thiessen<\/a>,\u00a0Lael Van Keuren<\/a>, and\u00a0Zurin Villanueva<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Based on the\u00a0New York Times\u00a0bestseller that became a blockbuster film, written by\u00a0Iris Rainer Dart<\/a>,\u00a0Beaches<\/a>\u00a0brings to the stage one of the most iconic friendships in popular culture \u2013\u00a0made famous on screen by\u00a0Bette Midler<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Barbara Hershey<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This sweeping, emotional, and joy-filled new musical follows the\u00a0vivacious Cee\u00a0Cee\u00a0and elegant Bertie, who meet as children and become fast friends. From pen-pals\u00a0to roommates to romantic rivals, Cee\u00a0Cee\u00a0and Bertie\u2019s oil-and-water friendship perseveres through even the most tragic trials. With a touching vulnerability,\u00a0Beaches<\/a>\u00a0exemplifies the triumph of the human spirit and the bonds of friendship. The new musical\u00a0features a book by\u00a0Iris Rainer Dart<\/a> & Thom Thomas<\/a>,\u00a0music by\u00a0Mike Stoller<\/a>\u00a0and lyrics by\u00a0Dart.\u00a0The musical was developed in collaboration with\u00a0David Austin<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\n 2026 Theater Fans’ Choice Awards – Live Stats\n <\/p>\n

\n Best Scenic Design – Top 3\n <\/p>\n

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\n Dane Laffrey – The Lost Boys <\/p>\n

\n 31.7% of votes\n <\/p>\n

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\n 10.9% of votes\n <\/p>\n

\n 3.
\n Soutra Gilmour – Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) <\/p>\n

\n 10.5% of votes\n <\/p>\n

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BEACHES to Close on Broadway This Sunday<\/a><\/p>\n

BroadwayWorld has learned that Beaches, A New Musical will close on Broadway this Sunday, May 24. The final performance comes over three months before the production was originally set to play its scheduled final performance.<\/p>\n

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A History of Musicals About Friendship<\/a><\/p>\n

Friendship is nearly always a side element in musicals. From the comic sidekick of the leading character to the backup pals who provide background vocals, friends are part of the fabric of many shows\u2014but rarely are they the main event.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t Michael Major is a Connecticut native and a graduate of Marist College.After starting out running social media for a theatre company, his love of pop culture led him to intern at TigerBeat Media. Afte… (read more about this author)<\/a><\/p>\n


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