Synopsis
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical tells the inspiring true story of Carole King's remarkable rise to fame as one of the most successful solo acts in music history. The musical begins with Carole as a young songwriter in Brooklyn, collaborating with her husband Gerry Goffin to create hit songs for other artists. As their marriage becomes strained, Carole finds herself navigating personal heartbreak and professional challenges. Ultimately, she discovers her own voice and emerges as a groundbreaking solo artist, releasing the iconic album 'Tapestry.' The show explores themes of resilience, creativity, and the transformative power of music, featuring beloved songs like 'You've Got a Friend,' 'Natural Woman,' and 'I Feel the Earth Move.'
Characters
- Carole King (lead)
- Gerry Goffin (lead)
- Cynthia Weil (supporting)
- Barry Mann (supporting)
- Don Kirshner (supporting)
- Genie Klein (supporting)
- The Righteous Brothers (featured_ensemble)
- The Drifters (featured_ensemble)
- The Shirelles (featured_ensemble)
- Little Eva (featured_ensemble)
Musical Numbers
- So Far Away
- 1650 Broadway Medley
- It Might as Well Rain Until September
- Some Kind of Wonderful
- Happy Days Are Here Again
- Take Good Care of My Baby
- Who Put the Bomp
- Will You Love Me Tomorrow
- He's Sure the Boy I Love
- Up on the Roof