Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
A complex, revitalizing portrait of the real, conflicted person within the reluctant star
The New York Times
Why see Beautiful: The Carole King Musical?
Feel Beautiful!
Tracing the career of Carole King, and endorsed by the beloved Grammy winner herself, Beautiful was the feel-good Broadway hit of 2014, scoring two Tony Awards, and now comes to you in this brand new local production. Described by The New York Times as "A complex, revitalizing portrait of the real, conflicted person within the reluctant star", Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is an inspiring story about the rocky road to superstardom!
Featuring songs from her back catalogue, as a solo artist and co-writer, Beautiful revisits "Uptown," "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman," "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" and "You've Got a Friend" amongst many more, with touching grace, proving it's much more than just another jukebox musical.
The Road To Stardom...
Before rising to one of the 20th Century's best-selling stars, plain Carol Klein was a talented teenager, living in Brooklyn and making music. But it's her co-writing, with husband Gerry Goffin that gets her noticed. Breaking through into the music business as a songwriter for some of the day's biggest artists, she discovers there is more to juggle whilst following her dreams. All is not what it seems with her fairy-tale life. It's only when we fall, that we learn to fly.
Key Information
Audience
Suitable for audiences aged 11 and upwards.
Run Time
Two hours 30 minutes with one 15 minute intermission
Dates
Finished May 5, 2019
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Cast
Sara Sheperd as Carole King
James D. Gish as Gerry Goffin
Sara King as Cynthia Weil
Ryan Farnsworth as Barry Mann
Matt Loehr as Don Kirshner
Rachel Coloff as Genie Klein
ENSEMBLE
Edwin Bates, Kaitlyn Nicole Davis, Rosharra Francis, Jamary Alexandra Gil, Kevin Hack, Danielle Herbert, Torrey Linder, Jaques Linder-Long, Nick Moulton, Julian Malone, Nurney, Teshomech Olenja, Monet Sabel, Paul Scanlan, Sarah Sigman, Ben Toomer and Melvin Tunstall III.
Creative
Book by Douglas McGrath
Directed by Mark Bruni
Produced by Paul Blake
Choreographed by Josh Prince
Musical Direction by Jason Howland
Set Design by Derek McLane
Costume Design by Alejo Vietti
Lighting Design by Peter Kaczorowski
Sound Design by Brian Ronan
Wig and Hair Design by Charles G. LaPointe
Orchestrations and Music Arrangements by Steve Sidwell
Music Co-ordination by John Miller
Awards
2014 Tony awards
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical - Jessie Mueller
Best Sound Design of a Musical
2014 DRAMA DESK AWARDS
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Anika Larsen
Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical - Brian Ronan
Reviews
Our review
Flawless, Inspiring, Remarkable
In 2018, we are not surprised by the teenyboppers moving through the music industry at a rapid rate producing hit songs, and then disappearing from the limelight almost as quickly as they shot to fame. However, in the late 1950s, it was certainly a surpr
Nicola
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Anonymous
Wonderful night at the theatre
Loved it!! I was here visiting from Los Angeles. I have always loved Carole King and seeing this show, gave me so much insight
into her life and career. It has tremendous heart and the story is interesting...and the songs!!! The actress playing Carole,
Jessie Mueller, was wonderful. She looks and songs just like her. You can't help but love her. All the performances were great. I
didn't look at my watch once and it was over 2 hours long.
The place was packed. If you want a feel good show and you enjoy hearing songs from the 70s, 80's this show is for you.
I predict big hit and Tony noms. ... Read more
Anonymous
Life revisited
A wonderful theatre experience suitable for teenagers and up. Acting by all was superb! I would see it
again in a minute! Sets and costumes were visually captivating & story line was interesting. A surefire hit
whether you grew up with the music or not. ... Read more
Melissa
Amazing lead actress, great music and a fantastic story
You really feel like Carole King is your personal friend and she is telling the story just to you. The history of music and the song writers including Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann was refreshing. A true look at Americana!! My entire family ranting from age 13-68 enjoyed it! This is for sure a Tony Award winner! ... Read more
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