Before she was hit-maker Carole King — she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success with Tapestry, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical takes you back to where it all began — and takes you on the ride of a lifetime.
Beautiful is the inspiring tale about a girl who became King with a stirring book by the late Oscar and Tony-nominated Douglas McGrath and the music and lyrics of icons Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. Featuring such unforgettable classics as "You've Got a Friend", "One Fine Day", "So Far Away", "Take Good Care of My Baby", "Up on the Roof", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling", "Will You Love Me Tomorrow", and "Natural Woman", this Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning musical phenomenon is filled with the songs you remember and a story you'll never forget.
It received critical acclaim and was nominated for seven Tony Awards, winning two, including Best Leading Actress in a Musical for Jessie Mueller's portrayal of King. The musical's success led to various international productions and a North American tour.
- Michael Arquilla
- Stephen Barnett
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MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Extends at Paramount Theatre
May 24, 2024 Downtown Aurora, Illinois is gonna be “All Shook Up” this summer, as tickets to a new live, immersive staging of Million Dollar Quartet, the debut production in Paramount Theatre’s new Stolp Island Theatre, are flying off the shelf.
Chicago's Paramount Aurora Theatre Will Stage FROZEN & WAITRESS; Full 2024/25 Season Announced
January 30, 2024 Chicago's Paramount Aurora Theatre will stage the metropolis' premiere of Disney's Frozen the Musical as the 2024 holiday season show. The city, which has previously the touring production, will be one of the first to see a production staged by a local theatre company.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's SCHOOL OF ROCK to Open at Paramount Theatre in April
January 20, 2023 Paramount Theatre is tuning up for its 11th Broadway Series finale, School of Rock, the fun-loving musical from the genius mind of Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on the hit Jack Black movie. Performances are April 12- May 28, 2023.
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Paramount Theatre's DREAMGIRLS
September 13, 2022 The Paramount Theatre launches its 11th Broadway Series with Dreamgirls, August 31-October 16, 2022. Get a first look at the cast in action!
VIDEO: Go Inside Paramount Theatre's Opening Night of DREAMGIRLS
September 12, 2022 The Paramount Theatre launches its 11th Broadway Series with Dreamgirls, August 31-October 16, 2022. Go inside the opening night curtain call and meet the cast!
Photos: First Look at DREAMGIRLS in Performance at Paramount Theatre
September 10, 2022 The Paramount Theatre launches its 11th Broadway Series with Dreamgirls, August 31-October 16, 2022. Get a first look at the new production photos here!
Photos: Get a First Look at DREAMGIRLS at Paramount Theatre
August 16, 2022 Aurora’s beautiful Paramount Theatre is launching its 11th Broadway Series with Dreamgirls, August 31-October 16, 2022. Get a first look at photos here!
DREAMGIRLS Opens Paramount Theatre's 11th Broadway Series Next Month
July 19, 2022 Paramount Theatre wants all of Chicago to meet Effie, Lorrell and Deena, three talented young Black singers in the turbulent 1960s whose rise to the top will test their friendships to the very limit.
Straight No Chaser's OPEN BAR TOUR to Stop at Aurora's Paramount Theatre
December 16, 2019 Chart-topping a cappella group Straight No Chaser has added a new stop - Sunday, April 5, at 1 p.m. at downtown Aurora's beautiful Paramount Theatre - on their spring 2020 'The Open Bar Tour.'
TV: Take a Look at BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Aurora's Paramount Theatre
November 25, 2019 Great dancing candlesticks! Just wait to see what Aurora's Paramount Theatre has in store for Disney's Beauty and the Beast, November 13, 2019-January 19, 2020 at the beautiful Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. in Aurora. Press opening is Friday, November 22, at 8 p.m.
Photo Flash: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Enchants At Paramount Theatre
November 22, 2019 Great dancing candlesticks! Just wait to see what Aurora's Paramount Theatre has in store for Disney's Beauty and the Beast, November 13, 2019-January 19, 2020 at the beautiful Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. in Aurora.
Paramount Theatre Presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
October 11, 2019 Great dancing candlesticks! Just wait to see what Aurora's Paramount Theatre has in store for Disney's Beauty and the Beast, November 13, 2019-January 19, 2020 at the beautiful Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. in Aurora. Press opening is Friday, November 22, at 8 p.m.
Bernadette Peters to Play Aurora's Paramount Theatre August 17
July 25, 2019 Throughout her amazing career, multi-talented megastar Bernadette Peters has dazzled audiences and critics on stage, film and TV, in concert and on recordings. Best known for her work on stage, the vivacious songstress most recently wowed audiences in the title role in the smash hit Broadway musical Hello, Dolly!
Paramount Theatre In 2019-20 Season Announced
July 08, 2019 In addition to its popular Broadway Series, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora, presents internationally known comedians, music stars, dance events and family shows, and on most Mondays, screens a classic movie for just $1.
Aurora's New Paramount School Of The Arts Grand Opening Set for June 1
May 21, 2019 The new Paramount School of the Arts will celebrate its Grand Opening on Saturday, June 1, 2019, a date that will launch a new era for the live performing arts in downtown Aurora.Paramount Theatre Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical (10/30/24-1/19/25)
An Evening With Matthew Morrison (10/12/24-10/12/24)
The Full Monty (8/21/24-10/6/24)
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (4/24/24-6/16/24)
BILLY ELLIOT: THE MUSICAL (2/7/24-3/24/24)
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THE SOUND OF MUSIC (11/9/22-1/8/23)
The Secret of my Success (2/12/20-4/29/20)
August Rush (4/24/19-6/2/19)
THE PRODUCERS (2/6/19-3/17/19)
Paramount continues to provide world-class entertainment—including dance, music, Broadway-caliber theatre, and children’s programming—for an annual audience of 350,000 patrons from over 250 communities. Over 40,000 of those patrons are proud to be Paramount Broadway Series subscribers. In addition, we’ve expanded operations with the recently-opened Paramount School of the Arts and are currently in the process of renovating Copley Theatre for our upcoming Bold Series, a provocative new theater adventure. At our sister venue, RiverEdge Park, we welcome well over 100,000 patrons each summer to enjoy some of the best artists in live music, including KISS, Steve Miller Band and much more. Paramount also hosts free community events, $1 Classic Movie Mondays and its opulent interiors provide a spectacular backdrop for private functions such as wedding receptions or corporate galas.
Paramount Theatre is at 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL.
An Evening With Matthew Morrison (10/12/24-10/12/24)
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Million Dollar Quartet
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Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical
Paramount Theatre (10/30 - 1/19) | |
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The Little Mermaid
Drury Lane Theatre (11/6 - 1/12) | |
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My Kind of Christmas
Palos Village Players (11/15 - 11/23) HOLIDAY SHOW NEW COMEDY
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DREAMGIRLS
The Seven Thirty Theatre (12/6 - 12/7) | |
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Leroy and Lucy
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (10/24 - 12/15) | |
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John Waters: A Live Director’s Screening & Commentary of “Hairspray”
McAninch Arts Center (3/16 - 3/16) | |
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Mean Girls (Non-Equity)
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (11/26 - 12/1) | |
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Winter Wonderland
Chicago Tap Allstars (12/14 - 12/14) | |
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Maggie Never Bitter, the Musical
Harper and Harper Creative Productions at Morgan Park Academy (11/22 - 12/1)
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Dear Evan Hansen (Non-Equity)
Sangamon Auditorium (12/2 - 12/2) | |
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