Singers Needed for "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" Show

Seeking female presenting actor to play an aspiring singer/songwriter. A unique, appealing, funny and vulnerable girl from a Jewish family in Brooklyn. Talented, good natured, unassuming, and often the peacemaker in difficult situations. A reluctant star with no pretense and a passion for music. A powerful, distinctive voice. (Vocal range: Eb3 to Eb5) Piano skills strongly preferred.

Seeking male presenting actor to play Carole’s boyfriend, songwriting partner and eventual husband. Innately sympathetic, wounded and tortured. An ambitious artist always striving for more. (Vocal range: D3 to A4) Strong singer.

Seeking male presenting actor to play a songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. He is good natured, appealing & neurotic. Ambitious, but likeable. (Vocal range: C3 to A4) Strong singer and good comedic timing. Piano/guitar skills are preferred.

Seeking female presenting actor to play a songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Barry. Carole’s best friend. She is sophisticated, smart & chic with a quick wit. Although self-confident and sarcastic, she is also extremely likeable. (Vocal range: G3 to E5) Strong comic timing and sings extremely well. Belter.

Seeking male presenting actor to play an influential music publisher and producer. He is a fast talking, energetic force of nature. Powerful, direct & sometimes intimidating, but he has a real affinity for his writers and artists. A hit maker. (Vocal range: A2 to C#4) Mostly non-singing but will be required to sing in ensemble numbers.

Seeking female presenting actor to play Carole’s Jewish mother. Once an aspiring playwright, she has been broken down by life & her husband’s infidelity. Protective of Carole and unforgiving of her husband’s mistakes. Some singing in larger ensemble numbers.

Seeking male presenting actor. Tenor. Doubles as multiple ensemble role(s).

Seeking male presenting actor. Baritone. Doubles as multiple ensemble role(s).

Seeking male presenting actors. Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters. Two bari/tenors and two tenors with falsetto capabilities. Double in ensemble roles throughout the show. Strong movement.

Alto w/ High Extension, A pop singer, notably performing the hit “One Fine Day.” An artist whom Carole and Gerry write music for with whom Gerry has an affair. Doubles in ensemble roles throughout the show. Strong movement.

Alto w/ High Extension, A pop singer who begins working as a babysitter/nanny for Carole and Gerry’s daughter. Has charm, charisma, and strong movement and vocal ability. Doubles in the ensemble roles throughout the show. Strong movement.

Alto w/ High Extension, Donnie’s secretary. Doubles in ensemble roles throughout the show. Strong movement.

Alto w/ High Extension, featured moment singing the song “Uptown.” Doubles in ensemble roles throughout the show. Strong movement.

Carole’s childhood friend. Doubles in ensemble roles throughout the show.

A singer. Mezzo, featured moment singing the song “Pleasant Valley Sunday.” Doubles in ensemble roles throughout the show.