Carole King

Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA

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The inspiration behind the Tony-winning musical "Beautiful," Carole King is one of popular music's most beloved singer-songwriters. Pop music would be very different without the contributions of Carole King, who wrote her first #1 hit at age 17 with Gerry Goffin, "Will You Love Me Tomorrow," for the Shirelles. The dozens of chart hits Goffin and King wrote during this period became legendary, but it was 1971's Tapestry that took King to the pinnacle, speaking personally to her contemporaries and providing a spiritual musical backdrop to the decade. More than 400 of her compositions have been recorded by over 1,000 artists, resulting in 100 hit singles and 6 Grammys.

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[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1993
Mrs. Johnstone [Replacement]

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FUNNY GIRL Comes to the Ahmanson Next Month

FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, is coming to the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles for a limited four-week engagement from Tuesday, April 2 to Sunday, April 28, 2024. The press opening is Wednesday, April 3. 

Olivier Award-Winner Katie Brayben and Andrew Rannells Will Lead TAMMY FAYE on Broadway

Initial casting has been announced for the Broadway production of the acclaimed musical TAMMY FAYE. Two-time Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben will recreate her Olivier Award-winning performance as Tammy Faye Bakker, and Tony Award nominee Andrew Rannells will reprise his Olivier-nominated performance as Jim Bakker. TAMMY FAYE will begin preview performances on October 19th and will officially open on November 14th, 2024 at Broadway's Palace Theater. 

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Cast Album Will Be Recorded Next Week; Released on Ghostlight Records

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced plans for an original cast recording of the new Broadway musical Water for Elephants. Learn more here!

Video: THE GREAT GATSBY Scenic Designer Paul Tate dePoo III Gives a Studio Tour

THE GREAT GATSBY Scenic Designer Paul Tate dePoo III gives a tour of his studio. Get a sneak peek at The Great Gatsby set in the video here!

Broadway In Chicago 2024/25 Season to Feature BACK TO THE FUTURE, CURSED CHILD, and More

Broadway In Chicago has announced its next season is now on sale. Learn more about the lineup here!

Can You Guess Paper Mill's 2024/2025 Season Lineup?

Can you guess Paper Mill Playhouse's 2024/2024 season lineup? The theater has released their annual clues on social media. Paper Mill Playhouse, recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, is a nationally renowned not-for-profit theater under the direction of Mark S. Hoebee (Producing Artistic Director) and Michael Stotts (Executive Director).

SHUCKED, THE WIZ, and More Set For Shea's Buffalo Theatre 2024-25 Broadway Season

Shea's Buffalo Theatre has announced the lineup for the 2024-25 Broadway Season. The season kicks off this September with Some Like It Hot. Learn more about the full season here!

Broadway In Richmond To Present SHUCKED, SOME LIKE IT HOT, And More In 2024 Season

Discover the new lineup for the Broadway in Richmond season. From award-winning musicals to captivating dramas, find out what's hitting the stage in Richmond's vibrant theater scene.

FUNNY GIRL is Coming to The Hobby Center in August

FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, is coming to Houston's Hobby Center for the Performing Arts for a limited one-week engagement. Learn how to purchase tickets.

SOME LIKE IT HOT, SHUCKED, and More Set For 2024-25 Broadway Season at the Straz Center

The Straz Center for the Performing Arts has announced the 2024-2025 Broadway at the Straz season. The season kicks off this Christmas season. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Florida Theatre & Theatre Jacksonville Present MAME: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL IN CONCERT Starring Linda Purl

Join the Florida Theatre and Theatre Jacksonville for an 'in concert' production of the Broadway musical MAME, starring Linda Purl, on August 24 and 25, 2024, at the newlyrestored Florida Theatre.

Video: Watch Ben Platt Perform & Talk Broadway Residency on THE VIEW

Fresh off the announcement about his upcoming Broadway residency, Ben Platt appeared on The View to perform his new single. Before the performance, Platt opened up about what inspired his new record, 'Honeymind,' and shared about why he's excited to play his own music on Broadway during the upcoming concert engagement. Watch videos!

Student Blog: Justice for the Jukebox

Jukebox musicals, like Mamma Mia, have experienced mass success in both movie theaters and live on stage. But recently, some hard-core theater fans are saying they are tired of these pop-filled musicals. I, on the other hand, am here to vouch for the importance of the jukebox musical.

Meet the Cast of LEMPICKA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

Performances begin tonight, March 19, at the Longacre Theatre for Lempicka, the new musical celebrating the true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka.  Meet the cast of Lempicka here!

& JULIET, SOME LIKE IT HOT, and More Set For the 2024-25 Broadway Series in Philadelphia

 Ensemble Arts Philly has announced the 2024-2025 Broadway series with a lineup of productions, including Broadway’s newest blockbusters, Philly’s favorite revivals, exclusive touring shows, and lively dance performances. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Review: SNS' THE PROM at Garden Theater

Broadway Musicals are often fantasies, musical representations about things that could not possibly happen. The saddest thing about Short North Stage’s production of THE PROM, which runs from March 14 through April 7 at the Garden Theater, is that it is based partly in truth.

Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at Gammage Auditorium

What did our critic think of MJ THE MUSICAL at Gammage Auditorium?

Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra to Present HITMAKERS OF THE 60S AND 70S This Month

The CJRO will celebrate two of the most successful singer-songwriters in American musical history, Carole King, and James Taylor, at venues in Parker, Lakewood, and Aurora.

Video: Get a Sneak Peek at the Tap Choreography in THE GREAT GATSBY

Watch rehearsal footage featuring tap choreography from THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway in the video here!

Meet the Cast of THE OUTSIDERS, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!

The Broadway premiere of The Outsiders, the new musical based on the novel by S.E. Hinton & Francis Ford Coppola’s film, begins previews tonight, Saturday, March 16. Meet the cast of The Outsiders here!

Carole King FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Carole King been in?

Carole King has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Carole King been in?

Carole King has not appeared in the West End.

How many shows has Carole King written?

Carole King has written 3 shows including Really Rosie (Composer), Tapestry: The Music of Carole King (Lyricist), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Composer).

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