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Things You May Not Know About Bette Midler

Few people can claim to have truly earned the label of "icon," and Bette Midler is one of those few.

Reviews For Beaches Musical Is A Washout For The Critics

The musical version of the beloved 1988 Bette Midler film is earning some of the season's most negative notices.

Happy 9th Anniversary to Bette Midler’s Hello Dolly!

Bette Midler's Hello, Dolly! was the acclaimed 2017 Broadway revival of the classic Jerry Herman musical, which opened April 20,…

Former Harlette Melissa Manchester Joins Broadway Cast Of Cagney The Musical

Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress Melissa Manchester will join the cast of “Cagney The Musical,”

15 Stars Who Took Their Talent to Broadway & Nailed It

When celebrities from other entertainment fields step into this world, the results can range from spectacular to cringe-worthy.

Bette Midler: Her Finest Movie, TV & Stage Moments

Bette Midler has delivered several standout performances across film, television, and Broadway that earned widespread critical praise

Jessica Vosk & Kelli Barrett Discuss Bette Midler & Beaches

The two Broadway stars reflect on friendship, Bette Midler, and creating a new version of a movie they’ve seen a…

Shop BEACHES Merch in BroadwayWorld’s Theater Shop

Currently in previews at the Majestic Theatre (245 W 44th St), opening night is set for Wednesday, April 22 for…

Iris Rainer Dart Revives ‘Beaches’ – A Story of Female Friendship

“Beaches” became one of the great all-time cry-inducing stories even as it transcended mediums

Video – Bette Midler – Lullaby Of Broadway – The Bette Midler Show

Bette Midler performs Lullaby of Broadway in 1976s Clams On The Half Shell Revue

Beaches Musical – Looking For Tickets?

Beaches begins preview performances on Friday, March 27, 2026, ahead of an official opening night on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

Casting Complete For Broadway’s “Beaches” Musical

The gang's all here! Beaches on Broadway has completed the cast for its limited NYC engagement at the Majestic Theatre

Marc Shaiman’s Key To Success Is Mainly Just Showing Up! Say Yes!

If you haven’t heard the name Marc Shaiman, you’ve most likely heard his music or lyrics in one of your…

The New Marc Shaiman Book Is Filled With Broadway Folklore

Some people knock politely on doors. Marc Shaiman… not so much. He’s more of a hail a cab, drain your…

Marc Shaiman Tells All

There is no shortage of memoirs by entertainment figures (or their ghosts), and many are forgettable. But occasionally one arrives…

Beaches The Musical Previews New Song! What Do You Think?

The Broadway production is set to begin previews on Friday, March 27, ahead of an official Opening Night on Wednesday,…

All Ya Need To Know Bout Beaches Going To Broadway

Starting in March at the Majestic Theatre, Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett step into the roles made famous on screen…

Beaches The Musical Holds Open Casting Call For A Little Cee Cee ASAP

The musical will hold an open casting search for an actor to star as Little Cee Cee this season on…

From The Bette Midler Archive: Auld Lang Syne – Majestic Theater – 1979

From The Bette Midler Archive: Auld Lang Syne - Majestic Theater - 1979 - New York

Photo: Bette Midler Takes In Queen Of Versailles Musical

#BetteMidler is with #PattiLupone, #KristinChenoweth, and is that #SophieVonHaselberg? @qovmusical

37 Years Ago Today, Bette Midler’s Beaches Premiered

Beaches is a heartfelt comedy-drama (often called a tearjerker) adapted from Iris Rainer Dart's 1985 novel. It follows the lifelong…

‘Beaches,’ a Novel and a Film, Will Spread Its Wings on Broadway

A musical adaptation of the story will open at the Majestic Theater next spring. And yes, the score includes “Wind…

BetteBack: Miss M is Back as Sue Mengers

Midler shines at the Geffen Playhouse as a superagent who almost upstaged her clients

Bette Midler Attended Smash, The Broadway Musical, Last Night

Bette Midler attended the new musical, Smash, by the iconic Mr. Marc Shaiman, last night. Here she is, front and…

Playing The Palace Feature Documentary May 13

Playing the Palace is a feature documentary that chronicles the history and recent transformation of Broadway’s Palace Theatre, a legendary…

Bette Midler: “Divine Struggle in Showbiz”

Bette Midler has been in the entertainment world for over 50 years. She is known for her acting, singing, and comedy.…

Beaches The Musical To Tour With An Eye On Broadway

Beaches the Musical, which had its international premiere at Theatre Calgary last year, will launch a pre-Broadway national tour in…

Broadway Tickets Are Completely Out Of Control

Row A of Bette Midler’s final weeks in “Hello, Dolly!” in 2017 cost $998. During the early days of “Hamilton”…

Voice Coach Eric Vetro – Guru To The Biggest Hollywood Stars

A secret center of the musical theater universe lies almost 3,000 miles from Broadway in a modestly grand house in…

BetteBack: Bette Midler’s 2013 Broadway Hit I’ll Eat You Last

In 2013, Bette Midler returned to the Broadway stage after a 23 year absence; The role was for the real…