Beautiful, the Carole king Musical

Beautiful tells the story of Carole King's meteoric rise to fame as one of the 20th century's foremost singer-songwriters. A strong book by Douglas McGrath and music and lyrics by icons Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil set amidst the vibrant pop music settings of the 1960s and 70s and the singers who made them popular help to tell the story of Carole's journey from Jewish Brooklyn teenager songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The original 2014 Broadway production received numerous awards that included a Tony for Jessie Muller's portrayal of Carole King.

The musical introduces the audience to a young Carole at age 16 pitching her first song to NY music producer Don Kirshner. Soon after we meet her future husband and music collaborator, Gerry Goffin. In a whirlwind, the couple are married. Carole gives birth to her first child and the duo make a name for themselves knocking out hit after hit. While her career is on the rise, her personal life with Gerry falls apart. Through life she is supported by friends and playful rivals, Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann. Although they compete for number 1 hits on the pop charts, Carole relies on their support to change her life and find her own voice. Featuring such 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 Still Love Me Tomorrow, Natural Woman and more, this jukebox musical is filled with songs you'll remember.

AVAILABLE ROLES

(Cast of various ethnicities and ages needed; Ages listed below are stage ages.)

Carole King - lead female; age 20-30s; mezzo soprano (Eb3-Eb5); piano skills an advantage; unique, funny, often vulnerable, ambitious drive, determined to make it in tough music industry

Don Kirshner - supporting male; age 40-60; bariton (A2-C#4); a very successful record producer and music publisher; fast talking, energetic, directs and sometimes intimidates

Gerry Goffin - supporting male; age 20-30s; tenor (D3-A4); needs some movement skills; a cheeky and handsome rebel, successul songwriter partner with Carole; he is always seeking out more

Cynthia Weil - supporting female; age 20-30s; mezzo soprano (G3-E5); movement skills needed; Carole's best friend; sophisticated, smart, chic with a playful wit, self-confident, sarcastic but likeable

Barry Mann - supporting male; age 20-30s; pop tenor (C3-A4); movement skills needed; guitar an advantage; likeable, good natured songwriter involved with Cynthia; a little neurotic

Genie Klein - supporting female; age 40-50; acting role; Carole's Jewish mom; piano skills an advantage

Neil Sedaka - range of A#3-G#4; singer-songwriter; may play additional roles

Bobby Vee - range of C3-C4; singer; may play additional roles

Drifters - African-American male group; lead drifter (B2-Eb5) and backup singers (B2-C5)

Nick - a musician; may play additional roles

Janelle Woods - range of G#3-d5; singer; may play additional roles

Marilyn Wald - range of G3-C5; singer; may play additional roles

Lou Adler - record producer; may play additional roles

Shirelles - lead Shirelle range is G3-Db5; member of African-American pop group; backup Shirelles

Righteous Brothers - duo singers; ranges of F2-G4 and F3-F5; may play other singers

"Uptown" Soloist - female; range of B3-Db5; other roles

Little Eva - pop singer; range of Bb3-E5; may play other roles

Ensemble of singers/actors - play additional young characters that sing and dance or move well

Betty - Carole's childhood friend; singer

Lucille - Don Kirshner's secretary; singer