Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Broadway)
About the show
A new Tony Award-winning musical based on Carole King's inspiring story, tracking her rise to stardom and featuring many of her award-winning songs.
... Read moreLong before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, Brooklyn girl with passion and chutzpah. 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, becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history.
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Performances through September 2, 2018 [excluding July 1 EVE - July 5]
$99 Orchestra
$59 Mezzanine
Fourth of July Week [July 1 EVE - July 5 Perfs]
$75 Orchestra
$49 Mezzanine
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Offer valid for select performances through September 2, 2018. Prices not valid for Saturday matinees. Additional blackout dates may apply. All prices include a $2 facility fee. All sales final - no refunds or exchanges. Offer subject to availability and prior sale. Not valid in combination with any other offers. Offer may be revoked or modified at any time without notice.
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Performances Now - September 2, 2018 (Excluding July 1 - 5 Evenings)
$99 Select Orchestra
$59 Select Mezzanine
Evening Performances July 1 - 5,2018
$75 Select Orchestra
$49 Select Mezzanine
Terms
Offer valid for select performances through September 2, 2018. Prices not valid for Saturday matinees. Additional blackout dates may apply. All prices include a $2 facility fee. All sales final - no refunds or exchanges. Offer subject to availability and prior sale. Not valid in combination with any other offers. Offer may be revoked or modified at any time without notice.
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"Beautiful lives up to its name and then some! The new musical based on the life of and featuring the music of legendary songwriter Carole King is a non-stop hit parade and the perfect example of a jukebox musical done right!" Full Review
"'Beautiful' takes the early life story – and music – of the legendary singer-songwriter Carole King to create one of the most entertaining Broadway shows in years. All of the necessary elements have come together here, from a surprisingly smart and witty book by Douglas McGrath, smooth direction by Marc Bruni, and the work of a consistently top-notch cast. As a result, audiences leave with a song on their lips, a smile on their face, and even a tingle in their heart." Full Review
“Abby’s opening moment at the piano did lack the spark and charisma of Jessie–but once the actual story began, Abby pulled way ahead with her acting chops. She acted her way through each and every moment. I knew I was going to love the music, but this time I really connected with the character and her struggle. This show is so much more than just a jukebox collection of great songs. There is a wonderful story full of wit and pathos.” Full Review
"Jessie Mueller strikes a delicate balance between spunk and humility, making it impossible not to root for her as she morphs into an inspired Carole King." Full Review
"McGrath, director Marc Bruni and the appealing performers don’t exactly break that mold by going for complexity. But while keeping things light and breezy, they have populated Beautiful with well-defined characters with relatable human foibles." Full Review
"'Beautiful' places more focus on the music than the story and plot, making it not so much a tribute to Carole King’s life as it is a tribute to her large body of work...King’s relationship with Gerry is glossed over and we learn little about what their life is like. This leads to the end of their relationship feeling less dramatic and climactic than it could have been...Anyone who was not a fan of King’s songs before the show will most likely be one by curtain call." Full Review
"Watching Beautiful, the new jukebox musical celebrating the remarkable life and work of Carole King, you may not feel the earth move under your feet. But the new Broadway show emerges as a slick and joyous celebration of female empowerment." Full Review
"Director Marc Bruni has taken the gift of a smart and economical script and run with it. Amid lightning-quick transitions, this show only decelerates when it wants to. Split-second costume changes (designer Alejo Vietti must be a witch) add to the magic and fun of the evening." Full Review
“Beautiful,” is beautifully performed and tuneful new entertainment.The story serves as an efficient delivery system for Carole King’s surprisingly diverse hits – not much more, nothing less." Full Review
"It’s more of a living jukebox filled with Carole King’s works, with minimal context and a cringe-worthy Jewish mother added...The audience is there for the great music and choreography, and the cast does not disappoint...Unfortunately, some of the references will only make sense to AARP card-toting audience members...It’s practically a given that everyone will leave the show humming something from the Carole King catalog." Full Review
"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” should probably be titled “Brooklyn Girl.” This renaming would allow theatergoers to know exactly what to expect of the friendly, formulaic bio-musical." Full Review
"Before we get to what's wrong with Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, let's establish what's so right that it instantly joins the ranks of irresistible jukebox tuners. In other words, it should have a long and healthy run, if, the producers can either convince Jessie Mueller to remain in the title role forever or if they can find replacements as enormously talented as she is." Full Review
"King made magic with her catalogue and it is an unqualified treat to hear her best-known hits performed live...Too bad a great musical isn’t only about the music. The book is crucial, too — and this show’s connect-the-dots story line is so simplistic that the extravagantly talented King’s life emerges as a mundane version of the long-suffering little woman." Full Review
"Director Marc Bruni and the design team keep things moving at a brisk pace. The show is tightly directed and seamlessly flows from the songwriters to the pop artists that shared their work with the world. The hard-working ensemble takes on these musical icons, and while they look and sound incredibly polished, there is a decidedly “Broadway” sound to their vocal delivery." Full Review
"An entertaining blend of charm, nostalgia, and showmanship. The show’s overall feel and musicality will resonate greatly with a generation of baby boomers...While the book provides a cohesive plot and allows for a firmly developed point-counterpoint between the songwriting teams, the overall results for 'Beautiful' are problematic." Full Review
"The early life and career of legendary singer-songwriter Carole King surely deserves more imaginative treatment than the corny chronological storytelling and old-fashioned musical format of “Beautiful.” But all is forgiven, whenever Jessie Mueller, in the modest person of Carole King, sits down at the piano and pours heart and soul into familiar favorites from the composer’s songbook." Full Review
"Though Beautiful is ultra-slick and impeccably executed for what it is, electrifying it is not." Full Review
"Mueller's portrayal of King — far and away the best reason to see Beautiful." Full Review
"'Beautiful' lacks the biographical wallop and dramatic intensity of such jukebox musicals as 'Jersey Boys' and the gleeful fun of 'Mamma Mia'... The presentation and performances of these venerable songs is hollow and spotty, like watching a highbrow version of TV’s 'Solid Gold'…Regardless, 'Beautiful' has a guilty-pleasure sense of fun and nostalgia and a few hearty performances, making us overlook the show’s many shortcomings." Full Review
"Perhaps such material can’t be well directed, but we will never know. What I can say is that Marc Bruni certainly hasn’t improved it. The show is full of clunky transitions, dead space, scenes that peter out until someone mercifully snaps off the lights." Full Review
See it if This is a fabulous musical wth wonderful songs, singing and acting with a great storyline.
Don't see it if You might not like this show if you don’t like musicals.
See it if You love Carole Kings music, if you are a 50’s or 60’s boomer....if you just want an up lifting good time. Worth every penny
Don't see it if you are a drama fan or looking for a dark concept
See it if You are a fan of Carole King, You like the songs, and You are a jukebox musical fan.
Don't see it if You have small kids that don't understand it, You find the show boring, You aren't a Carole King fan, and It's too loud.
See it if Enjoy the music of the 60's
Don't see it if you do not like carole king's songs
See it if because it's terrific! The music will send you out humming.
Don't see it if you don't like 60's rock and roll.
See it if Great story about Carol King Amazing singing and very entertaining
Don't see it if Someone who does not like carol king
See it if you love the music of Carol King and want to be thoroughly entertained
Don't see it if can't think of any reason except you don't like musicals with beautiful music and a good story
See it if You love the music of Carole King and the 70’s. A great nostalgic show - you may be surprised to find out what songs she wrote!
Don't see it if You don’t want to hear the audience start singing along!
See it if Saw this twice and love love the music, see if you enjoy singer songwriter
Don't see it if You are not a fan of the Carole King music or the 50's
See it if You love her music
Don't see it if - you dont
See it if you love Carole King and The Drifters and the Shirelles and the Righteous Brothers and all the musicians from that time period
Don't see it if you don't like any of those musicians or any music from that time period
See it if You like music, alot of good/great songs were written by her. Story put together great.
Don't see it if You did not like Carol King voice.
See it if you want wonderful music.
Don't see it if you can never be pleased.
See it if you like good music
Don't see it if musicals aren't your thing
See it if You love music from the 60's and 70s and want to see hear the story of the writer behind all of the beautiful oldies but goodies.
Don't see it if You don't like great music.
See it if You are of fan of great music
Don't see it if If you don't like great American music
See it if the songbook of C King is amazing especially since she was 16-17 years old - works so well on bway if you like C king and loved jeresy boys
Don't see it if you are not a Carol king fan or a fan of non traditional musicals
See it if You're a fan of popular music from the 1950s-1970s. If you love truthful autobiographical stories. If you love feel good classic pop music.
Don't see it if You don't like Carol King. You don't want to cry.
See it if you like a great story of female empowerment and love Carole King's music
Don't see it if you dont like her music
See it if you'd like a refreshing spin on the old-school music you love, and the lovable woman behind it all
Don't see it if you don't like music....
See it if You love music of the 50's and 60's.
Don't see it if You don't love Carole King music.
See it if you are a big fan of Carol King and her songs. The story was captivating and heartbreaking. The cast does an excellent job!
Don't see it if You don't enjoy songs from the 60s and 70s or even Carol King.
See it if If you love the music Carol King, and you want to see a fabulous show.
Don't see it if If you don't enjoy the music of Carol King, and everyone else she wrote songs for.
See it if Best bio musical ever. Great script, great acting and singing.
Don't see it if If you hate Carole King.
See it if A wonderful Carol King masterpiece that should be on everyones must see list at least once.
Don't see it if If you don’t like carol king, are looking for a more traditional musical coney.
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