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+
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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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, 02:00 PM
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Saturday, 08:00 PM
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(he/him)
Barry Mann
Ensemble/Drifter
(he/him)
Ensemble/U/S Drifters
(he/him)
Swing
(she/her)
Marilyn Waid/Ensemble
(she/her)
Genie Klein
(she/her)
Lucille/Ensemble/U/S Carole King
Donny Kirschner
(she/her)
Carole King
(she/her)
Shirelle/Ensemble
(she/her)
Cynthia Weil
(she/her)
Swing
(he/him)
Ensemble/Dance Captain
(she/her)
Ensemble/U/S Shirelles
(she/her)
Janelle
(she/her)
Betty/Ensemble/U/S Cynthia Weil
(he/him)
Drifter/Ensemble
(he/him)
Drifter/Ensemble
(he/him)
Gerry Goffin
(he/him)
Righteous Brother/ Ensemble
(she/her)
Little Eva/Ensemble
(he/him)
Lou Adler/ Righteous Brother/ Neil Sedaka/ Nick/ Ensemble/U/S Gerry Goffin
(she/her)
Shirelle/Ensemble
Book
Words and Music
Words and Music
Words and Music
Words and Music
Director
Musical Director/Conductor
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Choreographer
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Scenic Design
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Costume Design
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Lighting Design
Sound Design
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Wig Design
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Production Stage Manager
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Assistant Stage Manager
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Assistant Stage Manager
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Production Manager
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General Manager
Reeds: Flute, Oboe, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax
Reeds: Flute, Clarinet, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax
(he/him)
Trombones
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Trumpet, Flugelhorn
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Guitar
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Acoustic & Electric Bass
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Drums, Percussion
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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