Beautiful: The Carole King Musical takes audiences on a journey through the life of one of music's most celebrated voices. From her humble beginnings to her rise as a pop icon, Carole King's inspiring story is brought to life through beloved hits like "I Feel the Earth Move" and "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman." The production features a talented cast led by Samantha Gershman as Carole King, alongside Alex Benoit, Andrew MacNaughton, and Alexandra Palkovic, under the direction of Jane Lanier. Set to run from January 29 to March 23, 2025, at Drury Lane Theatre, the musical celebrates resilience and creativity.
Cast and Creative team for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at Drury Lane Theatre
Cast
Mitzi Smith
Ensemble
Rebekah Ward
Genie Klein
Averis Anderson
Ensemble
Ryan Michael Armstrong
Ensemble
Anna Louise Bramlett
Ensemble
Lydia Burke
Ensemble
Raeven Carrol
Ensemble
Maxwell J. DeTonge
Ensemble
Alley Ellis
Ensemble
Ian Geers
Ensemble
Emily Goldberg
Ensemble
Mackenzy Jenkins
Ensemble
Alanna Lovely
Ensemble
Chamaya Moody
Ensemble
Austin Nelson Jr.
Ensemble
Nataki Rennie
Ensemble
Michael Lawrence Brown
Donny Kirshner
Michael Turrentine
Ensemble
Rico Velazquez
Ensemble
Alexandra Palkovic
Cynthia Weil
Andrew MacNaughton
Barry Mann
Alex Benoit
Gerry Goffin
Samantha Gershman
Carole King
Creative Team
Jane Lanier
Director
Gerry McIntyre
Choreographer
Carolyn Brady
Musical Director
Misha Kachman
Scenic Designer
Nicole Boylan
Costume Designer
Julie Mack
Lighting Designer
Stephanie Farina
Co-Sound Designer
Sarah Ramos
Co-Sound Designer
Anthony Churchill
Projection Designer
Kevin Foster
Wig Designer
Cassy Schillo
Properties Designer
Larry Baker
Production Stage Manager
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