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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

The story behind Carole King’s iconic songs

MAY 28 - JUN 29 | WILSON STAGE

Book by Douglas McGrath
Words and Music by Gerry Goffin & Carole King, Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil
Musical Arrangements with Sony Music Publishing
Orchestrations, Vocal and Incidental Music Arrangements by Steve Sidwell
Additional Music Arrangements by Jason Howard
Co-production with Pioneer Theatre Company
Directed by Karen Azenberg

Synopsis:
Before she was hit-maker Carole King, she was Carole Klein, an up-and-coming songwriter from Brooklyn. Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is the inspiring story of how she made her mark on the music industry – and found her own voice in the process. This Tony Award-winning musical with a book by the late Oscar- and Tony-nominated Douglas McGrath features the unforgettable songs “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” “You’ve Lost that Lovin’ Feeling,” “Natural Woman,” and “I Feel the Earth Move” from King’s iconic songbook.

Total Run Time (Approx): 2 hours, 20 minutes (including a 15-minute intermission)
Context Notes: Discussions and depictions of mental health issues (including bipolar disorder/depression), discussions of sexuality, depiction of underage pregnancy, brief discussion of substance use.
Recommended Ages: 12+

Performance Calendar

Accessibility Performances

Sign Interpreted: Thursday 6/26 – 7:30pm
Open Captioned: Saturday 5/31 – 2:00pm, Wednesday 6/18 – 2:00pm, Wednesday 6/18 – 7:30pm
Audio Described: Sunday 6/15 – 2:00pm

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  • May 28, 2025

    Wednesday, 07:30 PM

  • May 29, 2025

    Thursday, 07:30 PM

  • May 30, 2025

    Friday, 08:00 PM

  • May 31, 2025

    Saturday, 02:00 PM

  • May 31, 2025

    Saturday, 08:00 PM

  • Jun 01, 2025

    Sunday, 02:00 PM

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    Sunday, 07:00 PM

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    Tuesday, 07:30 PM

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    Wednesday, 07:30 PM

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    Saturday, 03:00 PM

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    Saturday, 08:00 PM

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    Sunday, 02:00 PM

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    Sunday, 07:00 PM

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    Tuesday, 06:00 PM

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    Wednesday, 07:30 PM

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    Thursday, 07:30 PM

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    Friday, 08:00 PM

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    Saturday, 03:00 PM

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    Saturday, 08:00 PM

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    Sunday, 02:00 PM

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    Sunday, 07:00 PM

  • Jun 17, 2025

    Tuesday, 07:30 PM

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    Wednesday, 02:00 PM

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    Wednesday, 07:30 PM

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    Friday, 08:00 PM

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    Saturday, 03:00 PM

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    Saturday, 08:00 PM

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    Sunday, 02:00 PM

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    Sunday, 07:00 PM

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    Tuesday, 07:30 PM

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    Wednesday, 02:00 PM

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    Wednesday, 07:30 PM

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    Thursday, 07:30 PM

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    Friday, 08:00 PM

  • Jun 28, 2025

    Saturday, 03:00 PM

  • Jun 28, 2025

    Saturday, 08:00 PM

  • Jun 29, 2025

    Sunday, 02:00 PM

Who's Who

MEET THE TEAM

Stephen Christopher Anthony

(he/him)

Barry Mann

Travis Keith Battle

Ensemble/Drifter

Jalen Dalton

(he/him)

Ensemble/U/S Drifters

Joseph Rafael Davila

(he/him)

Swing

Madeline Downey

(she/her)

Marilyn Waid/Ensemble

Mary Fanning Driggs

(she/her)

Genie Klein

Kaitlyn Dubeau

(she/her)

Lucille/Ensemble/U/S Carole King

Aaron R. Duclos

Donny Kirschner

Samantha Gershman

(she/her)

Carole King

Hannah Camille Hall

(she/her)

Shirelle/Ensemble

Lee Harrington

(she/her)

Cynthia Weil

Isabel Hartzell

(she/her)

Swing

Tyrick Wiltez Jones

(he/him)

Ensemble/Dance Captain

Taylor Morant

(she/her)

Ensemble/U/S Shirelles

Elexis Morton

(she/her)

Janelle

Cassie Murphy

(she/her)

Betty/Ensemble/U/S Cynthia Weil

Chris Richie

(he/him)

Drifter/Ensemble

Nathan Andrew Riley

(he/him)

Drifter/Ensemble

Anthony Sagaria

(he/him)

Gerry Goffin

Hayden Singer

(he/him)

Righteous Brother/ Ensemble

Grace Ellis Solomon

(she/her)

Little Eva/Ensemble

William Spinnato

(he/him)

Lou Adler/ Righteous Brother/ Neil Sedaka/ Nick/ Ensemble/U/S Gerry Goffin

Tyler Symone

(she/her)

Shirelle/Ensemble

Douglas McGrath

Book

Gerry Goffin

Words and Music

Carole King

Words and Music

Barry Mann

Words and Music

Cynthia Weil

Words and Music

Sony/ATV Music Publishing

Karen Azenberg

Director

Helen Gregory

Musical Director/Conductor

Gerry McIntyre

(he/him)

Choreographer 

Jason Simms

(he/him)

Scenic Design

Kara Harmon

(she/her)

Costume Design

Dawn Chiang

(she/her)

Lighting Design

Aaron Hubbard

Sound Design

Kate Casalino

(she/her)

Wig Design

James O. Hansen

(he/him)

Production Stage Manager

Kevin Gregory Dwyer

(he/him)

Assistant Stage Manager

Julia Bregy

(she/her)

Assistant Stage Manager

Joseph Biagini

(he/him)

Production Manager

Thalia Schramm

(she/her)

General Manager

Brad Batz

Reeds: Flute, Oboe, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax

Mike Crumb

Reeds: Flute, Clarinet, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax

Jake Everett

(he/him)

Trombones

Doug Herrin

(he/him)

Trumpet, Flugelhorn

Vinnie Ruggiero

(he/him)

Guitar

Schuyler Skuse

(he/him)

Acoustic & Electric Bass

Aaron Staebell

(he/him)

Drums, Percussion

Director's Note


Tapestry is the first record I truly remember getting – yes, a vinyl record that I played on a record player – not stereo – in my bedroom. For people, especially women, of a certain age this album was groundbreaking. Carole King’s emergence as a singer/songwriter coincided with the women’s liberation movement in this country and was part of a changing culture that enabled me as a teenager to look at women in the arts as creators as well as per- formers. Fortunately, was young enough that it never occurred to me that a woman couldn’t do those jobs, which turned out well for me.

The amazing thing about Carole King is that she had a giant career before she became “Carole King, Singer/Songwriter.” Her work as a composer with lyricist and husband Gerry Goffin includes more than 100 songs that made the Billboard singles chart. These hits were performed by iconic artists including: The Drifters, The Shirelles, The Everly Brothers, and The Beatles. She is probably the most prolific female pop songwriter of all time.

Beautiful not only encompasses all the nostalgia that music of the 60s and 70s evokes when you turn on oldies radio (or iTunes playlists), but also a freshness: We’re learning about Carole King’s life through stories we maybe didn’t know – thrillingly told through the powerful medium of live performance and the glorious songs that are woven into the tapestry of American popular music. I am grateful to my collaborators and to this extraordinary cast of singers, actors, and dancers who are so stylishly bringing this show to life. I know you will enjoy it!

– Karen Azenberg, Director

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