Broadway's 'Beaches' Closes May 24 After Tony Shutout
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- Beaches will play its final Broadway performance May 24 at the Majestic Theatre, more than three months ahead of its previously announced September 6 closing date, following a shutout at the Tony nominations.
- The musical, adapted from Garry Marshall's 1988 film, posted a 44% capacity rate the past week and grossed just $441,484, with critics unkind in their reviews of the production that opened April 22 after previewing since March 27.
- Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett star in the production, with Vosk originating the role of Cee Cee Bloom and calling it a privilege to continue a character first made famous by her idol Bette Midler.
- Producer Jennifer Maloney-Prezioso praised the company for creating 'a production filled with heart, humanity, humor, and emotional truth' despite the early closure.
- The show has a national tour planned for next year, signaling the Broadway run's struggles won't end the brand's commercial life entirely.
Why it matters: The early closure underscores how quickly Tony nomination snubs translate into audience flight — Beaches went from a planned September run to a May 24 exit after filling just 44% of seats and earning a weekly gross under $450K, a financially unsustainable figure for a Majestic Theatre production.
