Broadway Direct
Beaches is Making Its Broadway Debut — Here’s What We Know
By Lucy Xiao
Feb. 19, 2026
When will Beaches open on Broadway?
Beaches begins preview performances on Friday, March 27, 2026, ahead of an official opening night on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Where will Beaches play on Broadway?
Beaches will be playing at the Majestic Theatre.
Who will be in the cast of Beaches on Broadway?
Beaches will feature powerhouse stars Jessica Vosk (Hell’s Kitchen, Wicked) and Kelli Barrett (Fosse/Verdon, Parade) as best friends Cee Cee and Bertie, respectively, made famous on screen by Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey.
Joining them will be Brent Thiessen, Ben Jacoby, Samantha Schwartz, Zeya Grace, 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.
What is Beaches on Broadway about?
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.
Who is on the creative team of Beacheson Broadway?
The new musical features a book by Iris Rainer Dart & Thom Thomas, music by Mike Stoller, and lyrics byDart. The musical was developed in collaboration with David Austin.
Co-Directed by Tony nominee and Emmy Award winner Lonny Price (Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill; Sunset Boulevard) 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 winnerJames Noone (Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill), costume design by Tracy Christensen (Sunset Boulevard), 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 & make-up design by J. Jared Janas (Buena Vista Social Club). Casting is by The TRC (Tara Rubin Casting) Company, Peter Van Dam, CSA. Joseph Thalken serves as Music Supervisor, and Paul Staroba serves as Music Director. The Production Stage Manager is Thomas Recktenwald (Cabaret, The Music Man), and Alchemy Production Group (Come From Away) serves as General Manager.
When will tickets go on sale for Beaches on Broadway?
Tickets for Beaches on Broadway are now on sale. Buy tickets directly from us here.
