Beaches Star Jessica Vosk Is a Bette Midler Purist. You Will Be Too
Summary
Jessica Vosk, a singer and actress, will play C.C. Bloom in the new Broadway musical adaptation of the 1988 film Beaches. The show, which honors Bette Midler’s original role and iconic song "Wind Beneath My Wings," will open at the Majestic Theatre on April 22 for a limited run.Key Facts
- Jessica Vosk stars as C.C. Bloom in the Broadway version of Beaches.
- Beaches is adapted from the 1988 film starring Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey.
- The musical respects Midler’s original performance, especially the song "Wind Beneath My Wings."
- Vosk describes herself as a "Bette purist" and pays tribute rather than changing the song.
- Originating a role on Broadway means creating the character from scratch, which Vosk finds challenging.
- Vosk’s own journey resembles C.C. Bloom’s – she did not follow a traditional Broadway path and worked hard to succeed.
- Beaches the musical runs from April 22 to early September at the Majestic Theatre.
- Vosk hopes to perform for Bette Midler someday and feels proud of her work.
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