Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Directed by Matt Lenz | Choreographed by Dann Dunn Previews: April 26, 28 & 29, 2026 The triumphant story of the woman behind the music. Witness the captivating story of how Carole found her voice and became King. At eighteen, she wrote chart-topping songs for the biggest names in music like Aretha Franklin and The Drifters, and just over a decade later, she was the voice of a generation. This soaring musical features two decades of King’s hit melodies such as “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “I Feel the Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” and more! This smash Broadway hit weaves a nostalgic, feel-good tapestry celebrating resilience, self-discovery, and the authentic spirit of a legend.
Opening Night: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Final Performance: Sunday, May 31, 2026
- Barry Mann
- Carole King
- Cynthia Weil
- Douglas McGrath
- Gene Vincent
- Gerald Wexler
- Gerry Goffin
- Howard Greenfield
- Jack Yellen
- Jerry Leiber
- Mike Stoller
- Milton Ager
- Neil Sedaka
- Phil Spector
- Sony/ATV Music Publishing
- Tex Davis
- Toni Stern
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Tony Awards and Nominations for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Best Musical |
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