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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical 2014

Run Time:
Two hours and 20 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 11+
Opened: January 12, 2014
Closing: October 27, 2019

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical - 2014 Broadway History , Info & More

Stephen Sondheim Theatre (Broadway)
124 W. 43rd St. New York, NY 10036

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 for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, chart-busting success with Tapestry, BEAUTIFUL takes you back to where it all began- and takes you on the ride of a lifetime.

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.


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Theater Review: A Natural Woman and Not Much Else in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
5 / 10

Everything in Beautiful sounds better on Jessie Mueller. Or, for that matter, on Jake Epstein as Goffin, Jarrod Spector as Mann, and Anika Larsen as Weil. To the extent the show remains bizarrely enjoyable despite its essential hackishness, it's this central quartet of performers who make it happen. (The musical arrangements by Steve Sidwell are also good - and bonus points for hiring Dillon Kondor, King's grandson, on guitar.) Of course, there are the songs themselves, which excuse many faults. At one point we hear an actor playing Neil Sedaka sing his 1959 hit 'Oh! Carol,' supposedly written in heartbreak over King, whom he'd dated. 'It's a song, not a deposition,' King tells her worried mother. Beautiful is no deposition, god knows; there's virtually nothing true in it. But at its best, and only then, it's a song.

BWW Reviews: BEAUTIFUL Really Does Try To Make It
7 / 10

Unfortunately, Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann are the secondary couple in Beautiful, a musical biography of Carole King that frequently pushes its central character aside for more interesting and entertaining moments played out by its skilled and talented supporting ensemble. It's no fault of top-billed star Jessie Mueller, who grabbed Broadway's attention for her jazzy stylings in On A Clear Day You Can See Forever and displayed crack comical chops in The Mystery of Edmund Drood, that her first original starring vehicle downplays her talents until the last half-hour or so of the evening, as she plays a young Brooklyn girl with ambition who grows into a woman who seems content to stay in the background and live an ordinary suburban married life until circumstances force her to find her own voice....Beautiful's central plot is more of a soapy, shorthand connect-the-dots between hit songs....By the time Mueller is allowed to vocally let loose on 'A Natural Woman' and wrap up the evening by wrapping her heart around the title tune, the genial inoffensiveness of the musical's creaky dramatics has denied her any chance of truly connecting the emotions of the songs to the character she's been playing all night, reducing the moments to merely chances to admire the artistry of a rising Broadway star being granted center stage. And for many, that'll be enough to make Beautiful a swell night out.

BWW Flashback: BEAUTIFUL Ends Its Beautiful, Six-Year Run on Broadway Today
by Nicole Rosky - October 27, 2019


As BroadwayWorld reported in July, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical will end its Broadway run today, October 27th, 2019, after having played 60 preview and 2,418 regular performances, surpassing the original production of Annie and the landmark 1998 revival of Cabaret to become the 27th longest-running musical (and the 2nd longest running 'bio-musical') in Broadway history.

BWW Interview: Final 'Carole King' Sarah Bockel Looks Back on BEAUTIFUL's Beautiful Legacy
by Nicole Rosky - September 30, 2019


The earth is still moving at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, but only until October 27, 2019. As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the musical, based on life of recording superstar Carole King, will conclude its record-breaking Broadway run in just over a month.

Sarah Bockel and Cory Jeacoma to Lead Final Weeks of BEAUTIFUL
by Julie Musbach - August 26, 2019


Sarah Bockel and Cory Jeacoma will assume the roles of Carole King and Gerry Goffin in Beautiful a?" The Carole King Musical as the smash-hit musical begins the final nine weeks of its record-breaking run at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre

VIDEO: BEAUTIFUL Celebrates International Day of Friendship With 'You've Got a Friend' Music Video
by Linnae Medeiros - July 30, 2019


The hit musical Beautiful is celebrating International Day of Friendship with a special music video for the production's iconic song 'You've Got a Friend' featuring cast members from the show around the world, as well as the woman who inspired it all: Carole King. Check out the full video!

Breaking: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Announces Broadway Closing Date
by Alan Henry - July 17, 2019


BroadwayWorld has learned that Beautiful: The Carole King Musical will end its Broadway run this fall. BEAUTIFUL began performances at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on Nov. 21, 2013, and officially opened on Jan. 12, 2014. So, by the time the beloved musical ends its run, it will have run on Broadway for nearly six years.

Andrew Kober Joins BEAUTIFUL as 'Don Kirshner'
by Nicole Rosky - July 1, 2019


BroadwayWorld has just learned that Broadway veteran Andrew Kober will take over as 'Don Kirshner' in Broadway's Beautiful starting July 16. Kober steps in for Paul Anthony Stewart, who will return to the show on Tuesday, September 3.

Photo Coverage: Vanessa Carlton Makes Her Broadway Debut in BEAUTIFUL
by Monroe George - June 28, 2019


Three-time Grammy Award® nominated singersongwriter Vanessa Carlton is making her Broadway debut this summer as Carole King in the hit musical Beautiful - The Carole King Musical. Carlton began performances last night, Thursday, June 27 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) for a 10-week run in the Tony®, Olivier®, and Grammy Award-winning smash hit.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical in Manila
by Alan Henry - June 21, 2019


BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production of BEAUTIFUL: THE Carole King MUSICAL in Manila, which runs at Meralco Theatre now through July 7. The show is directed by Bobby Garcia.

Photo Coverage: Vanessa Carlton Previews Her Upcoming Broadway Debut in BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
by Walter McBride - June 19, 2019


Three-time Grammy Award® nominated singersongwriter Vanessa Carlton will make her Broadway debut this summer as Carole King in the hit musical Beautiful - The Carole King Musical. Carlton will begin performances Thursday, June 27 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre and play a 10-week run. Just yesterday, Carlton gave us a sneak peek at her upcoming performance as the iconic Carole King.

TV: Watch Vanessa Carlton Channel Carole King as She Preps for Her Broadway Debut in BEAUTIFUL!
by Nicole Rosky - June 18, 2019


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, three-time Grammy Award® nominated singersongwriter Vanessa Carlton, will make her Broadway debut this summer as Carole King in the hit musical Beautiful - The Carole King Musical. Carlton will begin performances Thursday, June 27 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) for a 10-week run in the Tony®, Olivier®, and Grammy Award-winning smash hit.

Meet The Current Broadway Cast of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL!
by A.A. Cristi - June 15, 2019


Check out the latest cast of Drifters, Shirelles, and music industry legends that make up the company of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical!

Carole King, Vanessa Carlton and the Cast of BEAUTIFUL to Perform on PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 13, 2019


This July 4th, A CAPITOL FOURTH continues its 39-year tradition of celebrating our nation's independence on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol building.  Two-time Emmy Award-nominated actor and producer John Stamos (Netflix's YOU, FULLER HOUSE, ER) returns to host the country's longest-running live national July 4th TV tradition.  A CAPITOL FOURTH's family-friendly Independence Day celebration will commemorate our country's 243rd birthday with all-star musical performances, and remains unaffiliated with any other July 4th events around the country, and in other locations in Washington, D.C.

Vanessa Carlton Will Take Over as BEAUTIFUL's Next Carole King!
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2019


BroadwayWorld has just learned that singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton will be the next Carole King in Broadway's Beautiful. Carlton takes over the role from Chilina Kennedy, who departs the production on June 26.

Kara Lindsay Returns to BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Tonight
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2019


Beginning today, March 14, Kara Lindsay will return to the company of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical as Cynthia Weil. She takes over the role from Jessica Keenan Wynn, who played her final performance on March 13.

Photo Flash: The Cast of BEAUTIFUL Celebrates Black History Month With BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL Project
by Stephi Wild - February 24, 2019


The cast of Beautiful - The Carole King Musical are celebrating Black History Month with a new photo series titled 'Black is BEAUTIFUL.'

VIDEO: The Cast of BEAUTIFUL Performs a Medley of Carole King Hits on THE VIEW
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 18, 2019


The cast of 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,' stopped by 'The View' on Monday to perform a medley of Carole King hits.

BEAUTIFUL Offers Free Tickets to Furloughed Federal Workers
by Julie Musbach - January 22, 2019


Federal employees on furlough due to the partial government shutdown will be given free admission to Beautiful - The Carole King Musical for select Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday evening performances.

#TBT: BEAUTIFUL Has One Fine Opening Night On Broadway!
by Linnae Medeiros - January 17, 2019


For five years, Beautiful, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning 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. In honor of five years of feeling the earth move, we're throwing it back to the show's opening night with Jessie Mueller and more! Check out the footage below!

VIDEO: Carole King Surprises Audience at BEAUTIFUL and Performs as Herself
by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2019


Yesterday, rock and roll icon Carole King surprised the audience at Beautiful, by taking the stage of the Stephen Sondheim Theatre as the hit musical celebrates its fifth anniversary on Broadway.

Photo Flash: Carole King Surprises the Cast of BEAUTIFUL With a Performance and Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2019


Yesterday, rock and roll icon Carole King surprised the audience at Beautiful, by taking the stage of the Stephen Sondheim Theatre as the hit musical celebrates its fifth anniversary on Broadway. Check out photos of the iconic moment, plus backstage photos of King with the cast, below!

Design-Focused 'in 1: the podcast' Welcomes BEAUTIFUL Costume Designer Alejo Vietti, Tonny Winner Jessie Mueller
by in 1: the podcast - December 21, 2018


It's a Christmas miracle and a brand new episode this week as we sit down with Costume Designer Alejo Vietti AND a very special guest, Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller! Jessie is probably most known for having originated the role of Carole King in the Broadway production of "Beautiful", and all her fabulous clothes came from the mind of this week's guest.

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and what's the order?
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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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical - 2014 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Jessie Mueller
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Douglas McGrath
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Anika Larsen
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Steve Sidwell
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical Brian Ronan
2014 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Jessie Mueller
2014 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Jessie Mueller
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Jarrod Spector
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Anika Larsen
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
2014 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Douglas McGrath
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Good Productions
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Brunish & Trinchero
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Roger Faxon
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Larry Magid
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Kit Seidel
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Lawrence S. Toppall
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Fakston Productions/Mary Solomon
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical William Court Cohen
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical John Gore
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical BarLor Productions
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Matthew C. Blank
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Tim Hogue
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Joel Hyatt
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Marianne Mills
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Michael J. Moritz, Jr.
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical StylesFour Productions
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Patty Baker
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Orin Wolf
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Terry Schnuck
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Elaine Krauss
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Mike Bosner
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Richard A. Smith
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Jeffrey A. Sine
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Harriet N. Leve
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Sony/ATV Music Publishing
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Paul Blake
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
2014 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Steve Sidwell
2014 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Jarrod Spector
2014 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Anika Larsen
2014 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Jessie Mueller
2014 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Brian Ronan

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