Beautiful – The Carole King Musical tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation.

LOCAL DETAILS: Venue: Fox Cities Performing Arts Center – Thrivent Financial Hall Dates: May 30-June 4, 2017 Times: Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

TICKET INFORMATION: Tickets for Beautiful – The Carole King Musical are available now to Season Ticket Holders of the Kimberly-Clark Broadway Across America - Fox Cities Series. Groups of 15 or more are also on sale now. Individual tickets will go on sale to the public approximately eight to twelve weeks before opening night.

FACTS:  The Original Broadway Cast Recording won the 2015 Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater Album. It features recognizable songs such as “Some Kind of Wonderful,” “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” “On Broadway,” “You’ve Got A Friend” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman”  The first national tour launched in September 2015 starring Abby Mueller as Carole King. Abby is the sister of Jesse Mueller, who originated the role on Broadway and won the 2014 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical.  Winner of the 2014 Tony Award® and Grammy Award® for Outstanding Sound Design.

CREATIVE TEAM:  Words & Music – Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil  Book — Douglas McGrath  Director – Marc Bruni  Choreographer —Josh Prince  Costume Design – Alejo Vietti  Set Design – Derek McLane  Lighting Design – Peter Kaczorowski  Sound Design – Brian Ronan

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