“Beaches, A New Musical” is set to close on Broadway after receiving no Tony Award nominations. The production plays its final performance on May 24 at the Majestic Theatre. The musical began previews on March 27, with an April 22 opening at the same venue, and goes on to complete 28 previews and 38 regular performances, according to reports.
All three outlets link the early closure to the show’s lack of recognition in the Tony nominations announced earlier this month. The entertainment trade coverage also cites business and critical factors, including weak ticket sales that do not support the show’s production costs. In addition, reviews are described as mixed to negative, with critics failing to generate sustained momentum after the opening.
The musical stars Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett and is based on the 1988 Garry Marshall film “Beaches.” With the May 24 closing, the show’s Broadway run ends earlier than a typical extended season engagement for a new production.
