Beaches Star Jessica Vosk Revives Bette Midler's Cult Hit

Jessica Vosk, the current Broadway embodiment of Cee Cee in "Beaches," has fulfilled numerous fan requests by recording the memorable song "Otto Titsling." This humorous ode, originally performed by Bette Midler in the 1988 film adaptation, was recorded by Vosk with Marc Shaiman, Midler's trusted collaborator. Shaiman, a renowned composer, was instrumental in the original recording and joined Vosk for this new rendition.

Vosk described the recording session with Shaiman as one of the most incredible moments of her career. She expressed admiration for Bette Midler's electric and brave persona since seeing her in "Beaches" as a teenager. As "Beaches" makes its Broadway debut, Vosk feels a unique opportunity to originate the role of Cee Cee, relating to the character's determination and grit. She aims to leave her personal stamp on Cee Cee, differentiating her portrayal from previous iconic performances in other shows like "Wicked."