A brand new stage musical adaptation of Seashores will launch what producers are calling a pre-Broadway nationwide tour within the fall of 2026.
Based mostly on the 1985 novel by Iris Rainer Dart that was tailored into the hit 1988 film starring Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey, the Seashores musical options music by Mike Stoller (of Leiber and Stoller fame), lyrics by Dart, and e book by Dart & Thom Thomas. The musical had its worldwide premiere at Theatre Calgary final 12 months, with a solid that included Jessica Vosk as Cee Cee (the Midler function) and Kelli Barrett as Bertie (referred to as Hillary within the film and performed by Hershey).
Casting and full manufacturing staff for the tour might be introduced at a later date.
Producer Jennifer Maloney-Prezioso stated, “It’s a nice honor to carry Seashores the Musical to theatres across the nation on our pre-Broadway tour. We are able to’t wait to share this love story about friendship with US presenters, Broadway, the West Finish and audiences across the globe.”
The musical, developed in collaboration with David Austin, is directed by Lonny Value (Girl Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill) and co-directed by Matt Cowart with choreography by Jennifer Rias.
The official synopsis: “Seashores follows two extraordinary pals by means of 30 years of camaraderie, laughter, sorrow, and love. Vivacious, outlandish Cee Cee and exquisite, privileged Bertie meet as kids and turn into quick pals. From pen-pals to roommates to romantic rivals, Cee Cee and Bertie’s oil-and-water friendship perseveres by means of even probably the most tragic trials. With a touching vulnerability, Seashores exemplifies the triumph of the human spirit and the bonds of sisterhood.”
The worldwide premiere in Calgary included scenic design by James Noone, costume design by Tracy Christensen, lighting design by Ken Billington, sound design by Kai Harada, projection design by David Bengali, and wig/make-up design by J. Jared Janas.
Seashores is produced by Jennifer Maloney-Prezioso, Douglas McJannet for Arden Leisure, Alison Spiriti for Proper Angle Leisure and Tracey McFarland & Ryan Bogner for Broadway & Past Theatricals, Subsequent Desk Leisure & Media with Crossroads Dwell becoming a member of the staff.
Earlier musical variations of Seashores, with considerably completely different inventive groups and casts concerned, had been staged in 2014 and 2015.
