Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (NYC) NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (5,799)
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 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 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 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 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 love carole king's music and want to smile
Don't see it if if you don't like bios.
See it if you like good music and story. The acting was terrific and I felt like Carol was on stage. The singing beautiful...like the Title.
Don't see it if you don't like what the rest of the world likes. Young or Old...try it, you'll like it.
Critic Reviews (23)
"Mueller's portrayal of King — far and away the best reason to see Beautiful."
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"'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."
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"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."
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"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."
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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!"
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“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.”
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"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."
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