A spokesperson says---
“...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..."
CAST:
Jessica Vosk (Cee Cee), Kelli Barrett (Bertie)
CREATIVE TEAM:
Iris Rainer Dart (Book/Lyrics/Original Novelist), Thom Thomas (Book), Mike Stoller (Music), Lonny Price (Co-Director), Matt Cowart (Co-Director), Jennifer Rias (Choreographer), Charlie Rosen (Orchestrations), James Noone (Scenic Design), Tracy Christensen (Costume Design), Ken Billington (Lighting Design), Kai Harada (Sound Design), David Bengali (Projection Design), J. Jared Janas (Wig, Hair & Make-up Design), Tara Rubin Casting (Casting), Joseph Thalken (Music Supervisor), Thomas Recktenwald (Production Stage Manager)
