Beaches

_**Beaches, A New Musical**,_ based on the best-selling novel that became the blockbuster film, brings to the stage one of the most iconic friendships in popular culture. 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 over the course of 30 years through even the most tragic trials. With a touching vulnerability, Beaches exemplifies the triumph of the human spirit and the bonds of friendship. <br> _**Beaches, A New Musical**_ features a book by **Iris Rainer Dart** & **Thom Thomas**, music by **Mike Stoller**, lyrics by **Iris Rainer Dart**, based on the novel Beaches by **Iris Rainer Dart**, and developed in collaboration with **David Austin**. <br> _**Beaches, A New Musical**_ is produced by **Jennifer Maloney-Prezioso**, **Douglas McJannet for Arden Entertainment**, **Alison Spiriti for Right Angle Entertainment**, and **Tracey McFarland & Ryan Bogner for Broadway & Beyond Theatricals**. <br> _**Beaches, A New Musical**_ is directed by **Lonny Price** and co-directed by **Matt Cowart**.