Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

This biographical musical tells Carole King’s story and features songs from her legendary music career.

Story:

Carole King (then named Carol Klein) starts her music career as a 16-year old songwriter selling originals in Manhattan, but when she meets her future husband and music partner, Gerry Goffin, her career begins to blossom. Through relationships, both inside and outside the studio, Carole finds her unique musical voice and finally records the solo album that will make her a star.

Composer and Lyricist
Gerry Goffin

Composer and Lyricist
Carole King

Composer and Lyricist
Barry Mann

Composer and Lyricist
Cynthia Weil

Librettist
Douglas McGrath

CDs

Original Broadway Cast Album

Carole King - Her Greatest Hits: Songs Of Long Ago

Vinyl

Original Broadway Cast Recording

Sheetmusic

Vocal Selections

Books

A Natural Woman: A Memoir

Other

2015 Grammy Award Nominations

Best Musical Theater Album

2014 Tony Award Nominations

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical - Jessie Mueller
Best Sound Design of a Musical
Best Musical
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical - Jarrod Spector
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical - Anika Larsen
Best Book of a Musical
Best Orchestrations

2014 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Actress in a Musical - Jessie Mueller
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Anika Larsen
Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Book of a Musical
Outstanding Orchestrations
Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

2014 Drama League Award Nominations

Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical
Distinguished Performance Award - Jessie Mueller

2014 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations

Outstanding New Broadway Musical
Outstanding Book of a Musical
Outstanding Actress in a Musical - Jessie Mueller
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical - Jarrod Spector
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Anika Larsen

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