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Photos: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Opens At Marriott Theatre

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL is the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway mega-hit, which has thrilled audience+s with the inspiring true story of a rock icon.

By: Nov. 09, 2023
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BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway mega-hit, which has thrilled audience+s with the inspiring true story of one woman’s remarkable journey from teenage songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, closes out Marriott Theatre’s 2023 Season. Go inside the opening night festivities below!

Previewing Wednesday, November 1 at 7:30 pm, opening Wednesday, November 8 at 7:30pm and closing December 31, 2023, this moving biographical musical will be directed by Jessica Fisch (Marriott Theatre debut! Drury Lane Theatre: Murder on the Orient Express; Writers Theatre: Athena; Northlight Theatre: Dear Jack Dear Louise), choreography by Christopher Windom (Marriott Theatre debut! Film: RESPECT starring Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin; The Vineyard Theatre: Kid Victory) and musical direction by Jeff Award Winner Ryan T. Nelson. 

Featuring over two dozen pop classics, including “You’ve Got a Friend,” “One Fine Day,” “Up on the Roof,” “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” and “Natural Woman,” this crowd-pleasing international phenomenon is filled with the songs you remember, and a story you’ll never forget. The bio-musical follows King’s rise to stardom, from her time as part of a hit songwriting team with husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history with Tapestry. BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL takes you back to where it all began – and takes you on the ride of a lifetime.  

“Growing up my parents only kept a handful of tapes in the car, one of which was Tapestry, the best-selling album of Carole King,” said director Jessica Fisch. “Simply put I can’t remember a time in my life when Carole King wasn’t singing to me. She is part of the soundtrack of my life and that is true for so many people. It is a dream come true to get to direct this first made-in-Chicago production.” 

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL will star Kaitlyn Davis, who played in the 2021 National Tour relaunch of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical as the understudy. She also performed in the National Tour for Phantom of the Opera. Co-stars include Andrew Mueller as “Gerry Goffin” (Marriott Theatre: Man of La Mancha, For The Boys; Paramount Theatre: Rent); Erica Stephan as “Cynthia Weil” (Marriott Theatre: Damn Yankees; Porchlight Theatre: Cabaret); Justin Albinder as “Barry” (National Tour & New World Stages: Jersey Boys); Janet Ulrich Brooks as “Genie Klein” (Goodman Theatre: The Cherry Orchard; Drury Lane Theatre: Steel Magnolias); and Lawrence Grimm as “Don Kirshner” (Goodman Theatre: 2666; Timeline Theatre: My Name is Asher Lev); with Melanie Brezill, Christian Denzel Bufford, Caron Buinis, Ariana Burks, Dan Gold, Daryn Whitney Harrell, Kayla Kennedy, Adam LaSalle, Naiqui Macabroad, Michael E. Martin, Spencer Davis Milford, Yasir Muhammad, Juwon Tyrel Perry, Alexis J Roston, Maya Rowe, Aisha Sougou, and Alina Taber.  

The artistic team features Scenic Designer Andrew Boyce, Costume Designer Sully Ratke, Lighting Designer Jesse Klug, Sound Designer Michael Daly, Media Designer Anthony Churchill, Props Designer Sally Zack, Production Manager Meg Love, Assistant Director Nora Geffen, Stage Manager Jessica Banaszak, Assistant Stage Manager Richard Strimer, Intimacy Choreographer Katie Johannigman, Dialect Coach Adam Goldstein, and Conductor Christopher Sargent.  

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL is scheduled to run Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., with select Thursday 1:00 p.m. shows. Ticket prices start at $55 (excluding tax and handling fees). Call for student, senior, and military discounts. On Wednesday and Thursday evenings there are a limited number of dinner-theatre packages available for purchase through the Marriott Theatre Box Office. To make a restaurant reservation, please call 847.634.0100. Reservations strongly recommended. Free parking is available at all performances. To reserve tickets, please call The Marriott Theatre Box Office at 847.634.0200 or go to tickets.marriotttheatre.com. Visit www.MarriottTheatre.com for more information. 

Photo Credit: Colin Boyle

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BEAUTIFUL - THE Carole King MUSICAL Marriott Theatre Opening Night

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BEAUTIFUL - THE Carole King MUSICAL Marriott Theatre Opening Night

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BEAUTIFUL - THE Carole King MUSICAL Marriott Theatre Opening Night

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BEAUTIFUL - THE Carole King MUSICAL Marriott Theatre Opening Night

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BEAUTIFUL - THE Carole King MUSICAL Marriott Theatre Opening Night

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BEAUTIFUL - THE Carole King MUSICAL Marriott Theatre Opening Night

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BEAUTIFUL - THE Carole King MUSICAL Marriott Theatre Opening Night

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BEAUTIFUL - THE Carole King MUSICAL Marriott Theatre Opening Night

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BEAUTIFUL - THE Carole King MUSICAL Marriott Theatre Opening Night

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BEAUTIFUL - THE Carole King MUSICAL Marriott Theatre Opening Night

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BEAUTIFUL - THE Carole King MUSICAL Marriott Theatre Opening Night

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BEAUTIFUL - THE Carole King MUSICAL Marriott Theatre Opening Night

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BEAUTIFUL - THE Carole King MUSICAL Marriott Theatre Opening Night

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