Broadway Fave Jessica Vosk Belts Out 'Real Woman' Song from New Musical 'Beaches' - Watch Now!
Jessica Vosk is stepping into Bette Midler‘s shoes to play the role of Cee Cee Bloom in the upcoming musical Beaches and we have a sneak peek of the new show!
The 1988 movie of the same name featured Bette‘s smash hit song “Wind Beneath My Wings,” which went on to win Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
The stage version of Beaches will feature the beloved song, along with brand new songs by Mike Stoller and Iris Rainer Dart. One of those songs is “Real Woman” and a music video has been released ahead of the Broadway run.
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Beaches will begin preview performances on March 27 at the Majestic Theatre in New York City ahead of an official opening on April 22. The musical will play a limited run through September 6. Get tickets now!
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 (Vosk) and elegant Bertie (Kelli Barrett), 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.
Jessica is best known for playing Elphaba in the 15th anniversary cast of Wicked on Broadway. She just finished a run in the musical Hell’s Kitchen and has been seen on Broadway in Fiddler on the Roof, Finding Neverland, and The Bridges of Madison County. Fans might also know her as Lute on the animated musical series Hazbin Hotel.
Watch the video above!