- The iconic 80s movie hits the stage
- Why the reviews are so cold
- Our thoughts on the retro look
We finally got the scoop on the Beaches musical. It is not looking good. At all. The 1988 movie was a total tearjerker. We loved it. Bette Midler was a star. But this stage version? It just washes out.
The story has been trying to get to Broadway for years. People waited a long time. Now that it is here, the magic is gone. The songs don’t soar. Even the big theme song feels a bit quiet. It is a bummer for fans of the original film.
As art grads, we focus on the aesthetic. The vibe is very retro. We saw lots of bright 80s colors. Pinks. Purples. It looks like a vaporwave dream on stage. But even a cool color palette can’t fix a weak script. It feels like a sketch that never got finished.
Speaking of things that last forever, Mariska Hargitay believes Law & Order: SVU will get to 30 seasons. That is some serious staying power! Maybe the Beaches team should have asked her for some tips on keeping an audience hooked.
If you wanted a big cry, you might be disappointed. You are probably better off staying home. You could snuggle up to these organic bedding deals instead. It is much more comfortable than a theater seat. Plus, you can re-watch the original movie on your laptop.
There is also some heavy news in the world today. Russell Brand admitted to sleeping with a 16-year-old when he was 30. He called the situation exploitative. It is a big shift from the usual theater talk, but it is what everyone is chatting about right now.
Our Take
We wanted to love this show. We really did. Friendship stories are the best. But this one feels flat. It lacks the heart of the movie. Sometimes, classics should just stay as they are. We would rather wait for the Sara Arjun Madhubala biopic than sit through this again. Not every movie needs to be a musical.
