YOUR KIND OF MUSIC. YOUR KIND OF MUSICAL. For five years, BEAUTIFUL, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Carole King musical, has thrilled Broadway with the inspiring true story of one woman's remarkable journey from teenage songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. From the string of pop classics she wrote more...
Gisela Adisa, who played Lucille in the Broadway production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, has an extensive resume that includes notable roles in regional theater and television, as well as an Ovation Awards Nomination for Best Featured Actress. more...
Kerissa Arrington made her Broadway debut in "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical," bringing her extensive experience from tours like "Sister Act" and regional productions such as "Dreamgirls" and "Rent" to the stage. more...
Saint Aubyn, who has performed alongside legends like Gregory Hines and Patti LaBelle, brought his exceptional talent to the Broadway musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. more...
Melissa Benoist, known for her title role in The CW hit show, made a memorable Broadway debut as Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical back in 2018. more...
Sarah Bockel captivated audiences on Broadway with her portrayal of Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, a role she had previously performed nationwide during the show's National Tour. more...
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TyNia René Brandon, a Charlotte, NC native, has graced the stage in productions such as Some Like It Hot (OBC), The Lion King, and previously in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. more...
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Andrew Brewer made his Broadway debut in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, showcasing the talents he honed while studying musical theater at Indiana University. more...
Scott J. Campbell, who portrayed Gerry Goffin in the past Broadway production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, has also been seen on Broadway in Jersey Boys and on the National Tour of American Idiot. more...
Vanessa Carlton, known for her iconic hit "A Thousand Miles," made her Broadway debut in 2019 as Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. more...
Douglas Carpenter, who has an impressive resume including roles in national tours and regional productions, brought his talent to "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" after making a name for himself as the only performer to win both the American Traditions Competition and the Lotte Lenya Competition. more...
Kennedy Caughell, a versatile Broadway performer and voice-over artist, was most recently seen captivating audiences as Carole King in both the Broadway and National Touring productions of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical before the pandemic shut-down. more...
John Michael Dias graced the Broadway stage with his performances in both Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and Jersey Boys. more...
Sidney DuPont, who was last seen in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical on Broadway, as well as its 1st National Tour and Australian Company, continues to captivate audiences with his diverse talents both on stage and behind the scenes. more...
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Matt Faucher, a talented actor and CT Critics Circle Award winner, graced the Broadway stage in "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" and also toured nationally with the show. more...
Rosharra Francis, an accomplished actress and singer-songwriter, has graced the stage in multiple productions of *Beautiful: The Carole King Musical*, including its Broadway run, 1st National Tour, and performances at the Ogunquit Playhouse and Tuacahn Center for the Arts. more...
Alex Hairston, a versatile performer originally from North Carolina, made her Broadway debut in 2018 in "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical," where she portrayed Janelle Woods. more...
Laurel Harris, who played Cynthia Weil in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, has an impressive background, including her role as the Elphaba standby in Wicked on Broadway and touring the country as Elphaba for three years. more...
Jacob Heimer, who has an extensive theater background including roles in "Soul Doctor" Off-Broadway and "Next to Normal" at Music Theatre CT, brought his talents to the stage in "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" more...
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Aisha Jackson, who previously graced the stage in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, is set to join the Broadway company of The Notebook in the role of Middle Allie starting Tuesday, October 22. more...
Ben Jacoby, who graced the Broadway stage in *Beautiful: The Carole King Musical*, has an impressive array of credits including the original cast of the national tour for Cameron Mackintosh's re-imagined 25th anniversary production of *The Phantom of the Opera*. more...
Cory Jeacoma, who made his Broadway debut as Gerry Goffin in the final months of *Beautiful: The Carole King Musical*, is also a songwriter set to release his debut EP soon. more...
Brittney Johnson, who has graced the Broadway stage in productions like Wicked and Les Misérables, also brought her talent to Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. more...
Julia Knitel, who notably portrayed Carole King in the first national tour of "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical," has also graced Broadway in "Bye Bye Birdie" and earned a Lucille Lortel nomination for her performance in the Off-Broadway production of "A Letter to Harvey Milk." more...
Andrew Kober, who has an extensive Broadway resume including a past performance in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, has also showcased his talent Off-Broadway, regionally, and on various acclaimed TV shows such as “Fosse/Verdon” and “Ray Donovan.” more...
Ashley de la Rosa, who was part of the national tour of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and later joined its Broadway closing company, began her professional theater career with the 20th Anniversary National Tour of RENT before making her Broadway debut with Mean Girls The Musical. more...
Tamika Sonja Lawrence, a versatile performer with Broadway credits including Matilda and Book of Mormon, brought her talent to Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, showcasing her extensive experience from stage to screen. more...
Kara Lindsay, who previously graced the Broadway stage in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical as Cynthia Weil, has an impressive resume including roles in Wicked and Newsies. more...
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Rob Marnell, who has an impressive Broadway resume including an understudy role for Gerry Goffin in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, also boasts a diverse array of performances in other notable productions and tours. more...
Stephanie Martignetti, who has graced the stage in tours of Matilda and Mary Poppins, brought her talents to the cast of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical more...
Abby Mueller, who originated the role of Carole King in the First National Tour of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, also starred as Carole King on Broadway, showcasing her remarkable talent in this iconic role. more...
Kate Reinders, who took over the role of Cynthia Weil in the Broadway production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical in 2018, has had an illustrious career spanning various notable performances, including her acclaimed portrayal of Glinda in Wicked. more...
Elena Ricardo, known for her performances on Broadway and the national tour of Mamma Mia!, brought her talent to Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, showcasing her extensive experience in musical theatre. more...
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Kris Roberts showcased her versatility as the Female Ensemble Swing in both the Broadway production and First National Tour of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. more...
Nathan Lee Scherich, a Durham, NC native and Vanderbilt graduate, brought his extensive touring experience from shows like Billy Elliot and Jersey Boys to the stage in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. more...
Housso Semon, who previously graced the stage in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, has an impressive Broadway resume that includes The Lion King and Girl From The North Country. more...
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Kimber Sprawl, who graced the Broadway stage in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, has also showcased her versatile talent in productions like A Bronx Tale and Girl From the North Country. more...
Paul Anthony Stewart, a Princeton graduate, showcased his versatile talent on Broadway in "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical," among other notable productions. more...
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Yasmeen Sulieman, who has toured nationally with Little Shop of Horrors and performed Off-Broadway in Junie B. Jones, made her Broadway debut in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, bringing her diverse talents from TV and international music releases to the stage. more...
Yasmeen Sulieman, an accomplished singer/songwriter with international credits and releases on MCA and Defected, graced the Broadway stage in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, showcasing her versatile talent. more...
Evan Todd, a Juilliard graduate and Tony-nominated producer, brought his impressive talents to the cast of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, having previously originated the role of Kurt Kelly in Heathers the Musical and appeared in various film and television projects. more...
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Daniel Torres, a proud Puerto Rico native, enjoyed an almost-six-year run in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, where he eventually assumed the role of Barry Mann. more...
DeLaney Westfall showcased her versatility in the North American First National Tour of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, where she played Marilyn Wald and understudied Cynthia Weil, and later joined the Broadway production until its closing in October 2019. more...
Alan Wiggins, who has showcased his talents in Broadway hits such as The Lion King, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Pretty Woman: The Musical, and Paradise Square, brought his remarkable performance to the stage in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, captivating audiences with his role in this celebrated production. more...
Awards and Nominations
2014 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Musical: Jessie Mueller won.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Anika Larsen won.
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Musical: Jessie Mueller was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical: Jarrod Spector was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Anika Larsen was nominated but did not win.
2014 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Jarrod Spector was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Anika Larsen was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Jessie Mueller won.
Production Team
Marc Bruni Director
Joe Dulude II Make-Up Designer
Peter Kaczorowski Lighting Designer
Charles G. LaPointe Hair and Wig Designer
Derek McLane Scenic Designer
Josh Prince Choreographer
Brian Ronan Sound Designer
Steve Sidwell Orchestrator
Alejo Vietti Costume Designer
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
So Far Away
1650 Broadway Melody
It Might As Well Rain Until September
Some Kind of Wonderful
Happy Days Are Here Again
Take Good Care of My Baby
Will You Love Me Tomorrow
He's Sure the Boy I Love
Up on the Roof
On Broadway
The Locomotion
You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling
One Fine Day
Chains
Walking in the Rain
Pleasant Valley Sunday
We Gotta Get Out of This Place
Uptown
It's Too Late
You've Got a Friend
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
Beautiful
I Feel the Earth Move
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