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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Opening Date: Nov 21, 2013
Closing Date: Oct 27, 2019
Running Time: 02:20
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

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Playing @
Stephen Sondheim Theatre
124 West 43rd Street, New York City, NY 10036
BEFORE SHE WAS CAROLE KING, SUPERSTAR—SHE WAS CAROLE KING, TEENAGE SONGWRITER. HER MUSIC WOULD BECOME THE SOUNDTRACK TO A GENERATION.

She fought her way into the record business as a teenager and, by the time she reached her twenties, had the husband of her dreams and a flourishing career writing hits for the biggest acts in rock ‘n’ roll. But it wasn’t until her personal life began to crack that she finally managed to find her true voice.

BEAUTIFUL 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.
BroadwayMusicalFamily
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 13
Audience Advisory: Adult language, cursing

Performance Schedule

SUNDAY, TUESDAY & THURSDAY @ 7 PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY @ 8 PM
WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY @ 2 PM 


Music
  • Carole King
  • Gerry Goffin
  • Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil

Lyrics
  • Carole King
  • Gerry Goffin
  • Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil

Book
  • Douglas McGrath

Director
  • Marc Bruni

Choreography
  • Josh Prince

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Full-price tickets:

$69.00 - $169.00

Lottery & Rush

$40.00 - Available at the Box Office only on the day of the performance - Limit 2 tickets per customer - Subject to availability.

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Reviews

  • Its attraction can be largely attributed to a compelling book by Douglas McGrath and top-notch performances from the show's four leads

  • Marc Bruni’s production avoids being a brain-dead, self-satisfied hit parade... Yes, Beautiful loves its diligent, long-suffering pop genius, and invites you to do the same

  • Its attraction can be largely attributed to a compelling book by Douglas McGrath and top-notch performances from the show's four leads

  • Marc Bruni’s production avoids being a brain-dead, self-satisfied hit parade... Yes, Beautiful loves its diligent, long-suffering pop genius, and invites you to do the same

Accessibility

  • Restroom

    The main restroom level is on the Lounge Level, one level below street level, and has at least one stall that is larger to accommodate wheelchairs (the ladies’ room has four larger ones that can accommodate varying degrees of accessibility). The single occupancy ADA restroom is located on the Orchestra Lower Level, 2.5 levels below street level, and we can also accommodate any patrons that cannot do stairs via that level with seats from Rows A-H
  • Elevator/Escalator

    Elevators are available to all levels
  • Entrance

    The theatre is underground, however, every level is accessible via elevator. There are no steps into the theatre
  • Assisted Listening System

    Reservations are not necessary. Drivers license or ID with printed address required as a deposit
  • Folding Armrests

    Mobility seats with folding armrests plus one companion seat available for purchase in person or over the phone
  • Water Fountain

    A water fountain is available and water is also available at the bar
  • Wheelchair Info

    Stairs for rows K-S have 1 step between rows, Step up to U, house right front orchestra not accessible Accessible seats are All of row T, house left in front of row K

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