‘Beaches, A New Musical’ to Close on Broadway in May
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The Broadway production of ‘Beaches, A New Musical’ will play its final performance on May 24 at the Majestic Theatre. The show, which opened in April, did not receive any Tony nominations. A national tour of the production is planned to launch in 2027.
Facts First
- Final Broadway performance is set for May 24 at the Majestic Theatre.
- The show opened on April 22 after beginning previews on March 27.
- It was not nominated for any Tony Awards this season.
- A national tour is planned to launch in 2027, extending the show's reach beyond New York.
- The musical is based on Iris Rainer Dart's 1985 novel about a lifelong friendship between two women.
What Happened
‘Beaches, A New Musical’ will conclude its Broadway run with a final performance on May 24 at the Majestic Theatre. The production had 28 previews beginning March 27 and opened officially on April 22, playing 38 regular performances. The musical, based on the 1985 novel by Iris Rainer Dart, chronicles the lifelong friendship of two women, starring Jessica Vosk as Cee Cee Bloom and Kelli Barrett as Bertie White.
Why this Matters to You
If you were planning to see this show on Broadway, you now have a firm closing date to plan around. The announcement of a national tour launching in 2027 means you may have another opportunity to see the production in a city closer to you in the coming years.
What's Next
The producers are planning a national tour, which is scheduled to launch in 2027. This suggests the creative team believes the show has a future audience outside of New York.