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Beaches on Broadway Previews New Song with Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett
By Staff
Jan. 22, 2026
Beaches, A New Musical has released a first look music video of powerhouse stars Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett singing “Wish I Could Be Like You” from the original score by Grammy Award-winning legend Mike Stoller (music) and Iris Rainer Dart (lyrics). The Broadway production is set to begin previews on Friday, March 27, ahead of an official Opening Night on Wednesday, April 22, at the Majestic Theatre. The musical will play a limited New York engagement through Sunday, September 6, 2026, before embarking on a multi-city National Tour.
About Beaches on Broadway
Based on the New York Times bestseller that became a blockbuster film, written by Iris Rainer Dart, Beaches brings to the stage one of the most iconic friendships in popular culture – made famous on screen by Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey. 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. With a touching vulnerability, Beaches exemplifies the triumph of the human spirit and the bonds of friendship. The new musical features a book by Iris Rainer Dart & Thom Thomas. The musical was developed in collaboration with David Austin.
The cast of Beaches on Broadway
The musical will star Broadway firecracker Jessica Vosk (Hell’s Kitchen, Wicked) and the effervescent Kelli Barrett (Fosse/Verdon, Parade), as best friends Cee Cee and Bertie, respectively.
Additional casting will be announced at a later date.
The creative team of Beaches on Broadway
The new musical features a score by Grammy Award-winning legend Mike Stoller, lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart, and a book by Iris Rainer Dart & Thom Thomas. The musical was developed in collaboration with David Austin. Beaches will be co-directed by Tony Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Lonny Price (Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, Sunset Boulevard with Glenn Close) and Matt Cowart (Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill).
The musical will be choreographed by Jennifer Rias (A Doll’s House, Dear Evan Hansen), with orchestrations by Tony Award winner Charlie Rosen (Moulin Rouge!). The Broadway scenic design is by Drama Desk Award winner James Noone (Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill), costume design by Tracy Christensen (Sunset Boulevard with Glenn Close), lighting design by Tony Award winner Ken Billington (Chicago, Waitress), sound design by Tony Award winner Kai Harada (Merrily We Roll Along), projection design by Tony Award Nominee David Bengali (Water for Elephants), and wig, hair, and makeup design by J. Jared Janas (Buena Vista Social Club). Casting is by The TRC (Tara Rubin Casting) Company, Peter Van Dam, CSA, and Joseph Thalken serves as Music Supervisor. The Production Stage Manager is Thomas Recktenwald (Cabaret, The Music Man) and Alchemy Production Group (Come From Away) serves as General Manager.
