Don Kirshner News

The Argyle Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for its summer production of BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway hit.

DEEP PURPLE will perform with special guest KANSAS at BayCare Sound on August 8. Tickets will go on sale Thursday. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Slow Burn Theatre Company will present BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at the Amaturo Theater, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, from February 14 to March 1. This Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical chronicles Carole King's rise from teenage songwriter to a legendary music icon.

Legendary rock group KANSAS will bring their brand-new tour to Copeland Hall at The Grand this Winter, and tickets are now on sale to the public! Learn more here!

Uplifting, unflinching and wildly entertaining.

STAGES St. Louis production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is not only wonderfully nostalgic musically, but it is a richly entertaining evening of musical comedy. Director Jennifer Werner’s attention to detail creates an immensely enjoyable piece of period storytelling. The expressive and well-crafted performances of Brianna Kothari Barnes, Sean McGee, Kailey Boyle, and David Socolar skillfully tell the story of the two prolific songwriting teams whose music has stood the test of time.

Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré will present THE LEHMAN TRILOGY October 2–19, 2025. Directed by Jenny Lavery, the production stars Ryan Hayes, David Lind, and Leslie Nipkow in Stefano Massini’s acclaimed family saga adapted by Ben Power.

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is a jukebox musical featuring the vast songbook of one of the greatest singer/songwriters of a generation. The book by Douglas McGrath tells the story of Carole King’s early life and career.

STAGES St. Louis revealed their full cast and creative teams for the upcoming run of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Learn more about the production here!

The Cultural Arts Playhouse in Syosset will present the Nassau County premiere of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical from September 20 through October 19, 2025. Performances will take place at the theatre’s home at 170 Michael Drive, Syosset, NY.

Bergen County Players will launch its 93rd season with the highly anticipated area premiere of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

In this edition of Words From The Wings, Matt Magnusson, who is currently appearing in Just In Time on Broadway, took us backstage to share some of his pre-show rituals, favorite moments, memories, and more!

When it comes to jukebox musicals, “Beautiful – The Carole King Musical” is one of the very best – a veritable Wurlitzer 1015.

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from Maybe Happy Ending, Just In Time; Smash, Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends; Boop! The Musical; Buena Vista Social Club and Redwood.

Stephen DeAngelis continues his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition in his monthly residency of At This Performance…™ to be held on Monday, June 23rd  at The Green Room 42.

What did our critic think of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at City Springs Theatre Company? City Springs Theatre Company closes out its seventh season with BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL. Directed by Shane Delancey and choreographed by Jordan Pretorius, this production is the perfect kickoff to summer, great for all ages.

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from Smash; Just In Time; Operation Mincemeat;  Pirates! The Penzance Musical; Redwood;l Boop! The Musical; & Juliet And Music City: The Musical.

Performances are underway for the new Broadway musical Just in Time, with previews beginning March 31, 2025 at Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre. Meet the cast of Just in Time here and read bios of the show's full cast.

 Riverside Theatre has announced the final production of the 2024-2025 season, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Learn more about this upcoming performance here!

The Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) will welcome back award-winning comedian and television broadcaster David Letterman to host “Conversations: David Letterman with Paul Shaffer” on April 10, 2025 at 7:00PM.