Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at The Little Firehouse Theatre

Bergen County Players (BCP), one of America’s longest-running little theater companies, is proud to launch its 93rd season with the highly anticipated area premiere of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. This Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical phenomenon, based on the inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable journey from young songwriter to superstar solo artist, will run at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell from September 13 through October 11, 2025. The production will mark the upcoming 55th anniversary of the release of King's iconic album Tapestry. Show times are Friday and Saturday nights at 8PM and Sundays at 2PM. Tickets, all priced at $35, can be purchased online at www.bcplayers.org, by calling 201-261-4200 or by visiting the box office at 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell during regular box office hours.

Beautiful features a stirring book by the late Tony and Academy Award-nominated writer Douglas McGrath, with music and lyrics by legendary artists Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann, and Cynthia Weil. The show enjoyed a nearly seven-year run on Broadway and was nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. BCP's production is directed by Alyson Cohn of Wyckoff, with musical direction by Steve Bell of Hackensack and choreography by Dominique Alvarado of Allendale.

The musical portrays King's journey through the music industry, highlighting her creative development and the challenges she faced as a songwriter. The score includes hits such as “So Far Away,” “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow,” “I Feel the Earth Move,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “You've Got a Friend,” and “Beautiful,” along with hits made famous by other artists, including "Up on the Roof," "One Fine Day," and "Take Good Care of My Baby".