Performers Sought For "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"
Seeking cast for "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical". See the breakdown below. About the project: BEAUTIFUL tells the story of Carole King’s meteoric rise to fame as one of the 20th Century’s foremost singer-songwriters. A strong book by Douglas McGrath and music and lyrics by icons Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil set amidst the vibrant pop music settings of the 1960s and 70s help tell the story of Carole’s journey from Jewish Brooklyn teenager songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The original 2014 Broadway production received numerous awards that included a Tony for Jessie Muller’s portrayal of Carole King. The musical introduces the audience to a young Carole at age 16 pitching her first song to NY music producer Don Kirshner. Soon after we meet her future husband and music collaborator, Gerry Goffin. In a whirlwind, the couple are married. Carole gives birth to her first child and the duo make a name for themselves knocking out hit after hit. While her career is on the rise, her personal life with Gerry falls apart. Through life she is supported by friends and playful rivals, Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann. Although they compete for number 1 hits on the pop charts, Carole relies on their support to change her life and find her own voice. Featuring such classics as You’ve Got a Friend, One Fine Day, So Far Away, Take Good Care of My Baby, Up on the Roof, You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, Natural Woman and more, this jukebox musical is filled with songs you’ll remember and a story you’ll never forget. Additional info: AUDITIONS: MUSIC: Monday, January 29, 2024 - Prepare a vocal selection and bring music for Guild accompanist (if not from the show's score). Scores provided for selections from the show. ACTING: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - Scripts will be provided. DANCING: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - Dress to move in dance auditions; combinations will be taught. Shows: April 19-21 and 26-28, 2024. If you are interested, please apply.
20 roles
Lead; mezzo soprano (Eb3-Eb5); piano skills an advantage; unique, funny, often vulnerable, ambitious drive, determined to make it in tough music industry.
Supporting; bariton (A2-C#4); a very successful record producer and music publisher, fast talking, energetic, direct and sometimes intimidates.
Supporting; tenor (D3-A4); needs some movement skills; a cheeky and handsome rebel; successful song-writer partner with Carole, he is always seeking out more.
Supporting; mezzo soprano (G3-E5); movement skills needed; Carole's best friend; sophisticated, smart, chic with a playful wit, self-confident, sarcastic but likeable.
Supporting; pop tenor (C3-A4); movement skills needed; guitar an advantage; likeable, good-natured song-writer involved with Cynthia; good-natured but a little neurotic.
Supporting; non-singing role; Carole's Jewish mother; piano skills an advantage; once aspiring playwright.
Singer-songwriter; A#3-G#4; may play additional roles.
Singer; C3-C4; may play additional roles.
Lead Drifter (B2-Eb5) and backup singers (B2-C5); may play additional singers.
A musician; may play additional roles.
Singer (G#3-D5); may play additional roles.
Singer (G3-C5); may play additional roles.
Record producer; may play additional roles.
Lead Shirelle (G3-Db5); member of pop group, and backup Shirelles; may play other singers.
Duo singers (F2-G4 | F3-F5); may play other singers.
(B3-Db5); may play additional roles.
Pop singer (Bb3-E5); may play additional roles.
Carole's childhood friend. Ensemble of singers/actors.
Don Kirshner's secretary. Ensemble of singers/actors.
Ensemble of singers/actors.
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