Beautiful: The Carole King Musical tells the inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom. Before she became one of the most successful solo acts in pop music history, Carole was a teenage songwriter working behind the scenes with her husband and writing partner, Gerry Goffin. Together, they crafted some of the biggest hits of the 1960s for artists like The Shirelles, The Drifters, and Little Eva. As their marriage unravels, Carole finds her own voice and steps into the spotlight, transforming heartbreak into enduring music. Featuring unforgettable songs like “You’ve Got a Friend,” “It’s Too Late,” and “Natural Woman,” this jukebox musical is a heartfelt tribute to resilience, creativity, and the woman behind the music that defined a generation.

 

Book by Douglas McGrath | Words and Music by Gerry Goffin & Carole King, Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil | Music Arrangement by Steve Sidwell

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

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​CAROLE KING (18+ to play ages 16-29) An aspiring singer/songwriter. A unique, appealing, funny and vulnerable girl from a Jewish family in Brooklyn. Talented, good natured, unassuming and often the peace maker in difficult situations. A reluctant star with no pretense and a passion for music. Seeking an exceptional actress with a powerful, distinctive voice. Piano skills preferred but not required.

 

GERRY GOFFIN (18+ to play late teens-late 20’s) Carole’s boyfriend, songwriting partner and eventual husband. He is smoldering, dark & handsome with a rebel vibe. Although sexy, he is innately sympathetic, wounded and tortured. An ambitious artist always striving for more. Seeking a strong actor who sings well. Baritone/tenor.

 

CYNTHIA WEIL (18+ to play late teens-late 20’s) A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Barry. Carole’s best friend. She is sophisticated, smart & chic with a quick wit. Although self-confident and sarcastic, she is also extremely likeable. Seeking an actress with strong comic timing who sings extremely well. Belt.

 

BARRY MANN (18+ to play late teens-late 20’s) A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. He is good natured, appealing & neurotic. Ambitious, but likeable. Seeking a strong comedic actor with a great voice. Must be a strong high tenor comfortable with pop & rock style singing.

 

DON KIRSCHNER (30’s-40’s) An influential music publisher and producer. He is a fast talking, energetic force of nature. Powerful, direct & sometimes intimidating, but he has a real affinity for his writers and artists. A hit maker. Seeking a strong actor. Non singing role.

 

GENIE KLEIN (40’s-50’s) Carole’s Jewish mother. Once an aspiring playwright, she has been broken down by life & her husband’s infidelity. Protective of Carole and unforgiving of her husband’s mistakes. Seeking a strong actress. Non singing role.

 

A multitalented ensemble who will portray members of Carole’s inner circle as well as famous musical groups that Carole, Gerry, Cynthia, and Barry wrote for. Dance skills are a plus.

 

NEIL SEDAKA/RIGHTEOUS BROTHER/ENSEMBLE (20’s-30’s) Caucasian, a singer songwriter.

Tenor.

 

NICK/RIGHTEOUS BROTHER/ENSEMBLE - (20’s-30’s) Caucasian, a singer songwriter.

 

LOU ADLER/ENSEMBLE - (20’s-30’s) Caucasian, a record producer

 

BOBBY VEE/ENSEMBLE - (20’s) Caucasian, A singer

 

BETTY/ENSEMBLE (20’s) Carole’s childhood friend

 

MARILYN WALD/ENSEMBLE (20-s) a singer.

 

DRIFTER #1 /ENSEMBLE- (20’s-30’s) Black, Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters

 

DRIFTER # 2/ENSEMBLE- (20’s-30’s) Black, Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters

 

DRIFTER # 3/ENSEMBLE- (20’s-30’s) Black, Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters

 

DRIFTER # 4/ENSEMBLE- (20’s-30’s) Black, Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters

 

SHIRELLE #1/UPTOWN SOLOIST/ENSEMBLE (20-30’s) Black, Member of the pop group The

Shirelles

 

SHIRELLE #2/LUCILLE- (20’s-30’s) Black, Member of the pop group The Shirelles, Don Kirshner’s

secretary

 

SHIRELLE #3/JANELLE WOODS (20’s-30’s) Black, Member of the pop group The Shirelles

 

SHIRELLE #4/LITTLE EVA (16-Late 20’s) Black, Member of the pop group The Shirelles, Pop singer of locomotion.