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Beaches

by Mike Stoller, Iris Rainer Dart and Thom Thomas

Based on a Film

Based on a Book

Opening Soon on Broadway

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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.

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."

THEATRE

Majestic Theatre
245 W 44th St
New York, NY

Info and Directions

Schedule

NOTE: The pre-opening schedule for productions vary greatly from the schedule post-opening, so BMH does not list preview schedules.

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Once the musical opens, the full schedule will be posted here.

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

Run Time
TBA

NOTE:

Opening dates are subject to change.
Most shows have special holiday dates and times. Check the official website for more information.

: Composer
Mike Stoller

: Lyricist
Iris Rainer Dart

: Librettist
Thom Thomas

Broadway Premiere

Theatre: Majestic Theatre

Opening Night: Apr 22, 2026

Original Cast: Kelli Barrett, Jessica Vosk

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

Musical Numbers

NOTE: A musical's songs are sometimes added or removed prior to a show's opening. Once finalized, the musical numbers will be posted here.

Stream Online Now

: 1988 Hollywood Version Available to Stream via Amazon

: 2017 Lifetime Version Available to Stream via Amazon

CDs

: Original Hollywood Soundtrack

Vinyl

: Original Hollywood Soundtrack

Videos

: Original Hollywood Version DVD

: Original Hollywood Version Blu-Ray

Books

: Novel by Iris R. Dart

Merchandise

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Award Nominations

None

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