First Look! Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at MSMT

MSMT Presents "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" - August 7 – 24

Before she was the hit-maker Carole King, she was Carole Klein, a spunky young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" takes audiences back to where it all began, chronicling her rise to stardom through the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music and her own life-changing success with the album "Tapestry." Featuring songs such as "You’ve Got a Friend," "One Fine Day," "Natural Woman," and "I Feel the Earth Move," this musical promises an unforgettable ride through Carole King’s extraordinary life and career.

The cast includes Kyra Kennedy as Carole King, Jeff Sullivan as Gerry Goffin, Kathryn Boswell as Cynthia Weil, and Nick Moulton as Barry Mann. Reed Campbell (Don Kirshner), Mary Beth Donahoe (Betty), Rachel Gubow (Marilyn), and Charis Leos as Genie Klein are also included in the cast.

Randy Cain and Seth Eliser play the Righteous Brothers, while DeShawn Bowens, Trevail Maurice, Alfie Parker, Jr., and Jeremiah Valentino Porter portray the Drifters. The Shirelles feature Giselle Amarisa Watts, Candace Haynes, Paris Porché Richardson, and Mikayla White.

Understudies include Calista Jones and Jalen Kirkman.

The production is directed and choreographed by Parker Esse, with music direction by Ben McNaboe and associate music direction by Jacob Stebly. Costume design is by Madison Queen, light design by Jesse Klug, set design by Kyle Dixon, sound design by Shannon Slaton, video/projections by Luis Garcia, and wig design by Kevin S. Foster II. The production stage manager is Amy Bertacini, and the dance captain is Alfie Parker, Jr.