Beaches Musical Opens on Broadway

0:00On April 23rd, the Broadway musical beach is officially opened on April 22nd at the Majestic Theater in New York City. It's adapted from Iris Render Darts' best-selling novel and the 1988 film that starred Beton Middler and Barbara Hershey. The score comes from Grammy winner Mike Stoller, with lyrics by Dart, and it stars Jessica Vosk as the bold C.C. Bloom and Kelly Barrett as Birdie. White. The story follows two women from childhood pen pals to lifelong friends facing rivalry, love, and loss over decades. It previews, started March 27th, building big hype from the movie's fan base. Critics note Solid Talon, especially Vosk channeling C.C.'s charisma without copying Middler, but the show feels unbalanced. Barrett's birdie comes off underdeveloped, reacting more than driving the action, and the songs don't stick or deepen the characters. Even the big finale with wind beneath my wings, lands respectively, but misses the raw emotion of the original Grammy-winning hit.

1:00The direction keeps things moving through time jumps, yet moments don't breathe enough to hit hard. Place through September 6th before a national tour, with enough promise in the cast to tweak for more impact. Tickets are on sale now if you're feeling nostalgic. That wraps entertainment and celebrity news today. Brought to you with AI.