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Beaches Reviews

A new musical based on the best-selling novel that inspired the blockbuster film.

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Critics’ Reviews (2)

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Theatermania

"An irresistible Broadway tearjerker."

Theatermania

Zachary Stewart

Entertainment Weekly

"You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll reach for your best friend."

Entertainment Weekly

Sarah Hearon

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Customer Reviews (31)

4.7
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As good as Bette and Barbara
"Loved the way they interplayed the generations! Kept the integrity of the movie and had me in tears…which is a “YAY!!’"
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Broadway.com Customer on May 16, 2026
Surprisingly good!
"I was worried when the first 10 minutes started out slow, that it would not be good. I was so wrong. It was great! All of the actors were great, the songs were good, the voices were incredible. Go see it! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 19, 2026
What a voice!
"Lead actress has a voice that is terrific. I liked this show...I wish I could tweak it a little bit and then I'd give it a 5. I'd show the prior versions of each character less, end the first act with them both singing Wind Beneath my Wings and end the whole show with just the lead singing it. So so sorry it's going to close...."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 17, 2026
Enormous talent
"Loved the story line and the flow of the play. Well cast from the young CeeCee and Bertie up to the older actors. Great songs performed beautifully."
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Janet P from Maspeth on Apr 9, 2026
Don't expect the movie and you'll love it!
"We really enjoyed the show! There are some negative comments going around the internet from people that have seen it and expect it to be based on the movie. You won’t hear songs from the movie; it is based on the book. Having said that, it’s a wonderful musical with rock solid casting and a very beautiful set. The numbers fit well with the show book and are very well executed. The child stars are brilliant and talented! I recommend!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 9, 2026
Fun night at the theater.
"Such a fun show. The writers did a great job combining the book and the iconic film into a fun live performance. "
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Edward P from Pacifica on Apr 5, 2026

About Beaches

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.

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