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Beaches Reviews

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

4.7
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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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Better than the reviews suggested
"I enjoyed the show. Music good, very good performances, entertaining. I wouldn’t compare it to the movie.. totally different genre. "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 4, 2026
Jessica Vosk shines
"Jessica Vosk shines in this retelling of the Beaches story. Although the music is forgettable , the women do a wonderful job with what they are working with. Young Cece is awesome. The story seems rushed in the second act , but nevertheless everyone is in tears by the end . "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 27, 2026

About Beaches

Based on the New York Times bestseller, that became a blockbuster film, written by Iris Rainer DartBeaches 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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