"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" in Need of Performers
"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" casting actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See more info below. About the project: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical tells the inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom. Before she became one of the most successful solo acts in pop music history, Carole was a teenage songwriter working behind the scenes with her husband and writing partner, Gerry Goffin. Together, they crafted some of the biggest hits of the 1960s for artists like The Shirelles, The Drifters, and Little Eva. As their marriage unravels, Carole finds her own voice and steps into the spotlight, transforming heartbreak into enduring music. Featuring unforgettable songs like “You’ve Got a Friend,” “It’s Too Late,” and “Natural Woman,” this jukebox musical is a heartfelt tribute to resilience, creativity, and the woman behind the music that defined a generation. Rate: Non-paid. Additional info: Non-Equity. What to prepare: see the attachment. Callbacks: Monday, July 14th at 7 PM. Rehearsal dates will be announced once the cast is finalized and conflicts have been determined. Show dates are September 11th-28th, 2026. You are required to be at Tech Week the week leading up to the show. This show will be performed with live band. If you are interested, please apply.
20 roles
(to play ages 16-29) An aspiring singer/songwriter. A unique, appealing, funny and vulnerable girl from a Jewish family in Brooklyn. Talented, good natured, unassuming and often the peace maker in difficult situations. A reluctant star with no pretense and a passion for music. Seeking an exceptional actress with a powerful, distinctive voice. Piano skills preferred but not required.
(to play late teens-late 20’s) Carole’s boyfriend, songwriting partner and eventual husband. He is smoldering, dark & handsome with a rebel vibe. Although sexy, he is innately sympathetic, wounded and tortured. An ambitious artist always striving for more. Seeking a strong actor who sings well. Baritone/tenor.
(to play late teens-late 20’s) 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. Seeking an actress with strong comic timing who sings extremely well. Belt.
(to play late teens-late 20’s) A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. He is good natured, appealing & neurotic. Ambitious, but likeable. Seeking a strong comedic actor with a great voice. Must be a strong high tenor comfortable with pop & rock style singing.
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. Seeking a strong actor. Non singing role.
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. Seeking a strong actress. Non singing role.
A singer songwriter. Tenor. A multitalented ensemble. Dance skills are a plus.
A singer songwriter. A multitalented ensemble. Dance skills are a plus.
A record producer. A multitalented ensemble. Dance skills are a plus.
A singer. A multitalented ensemble. Dance skills are a plus.
Carole’s childhood friend. A multitalented ensemble. Dance skills are a plus.
A singer. A multitalented ensemble. Dance skills are a plus.
Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters. A multitalented ensemble. Dance skills are a plus.
Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters. A multitalented ensemble. Dance skills are a plus.
Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters. A multitalented ensemble. Dance skills are a plus.
Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters. A multitalented ensemble. Dance skills are a plus.
Member of the pop group The Shirelles. A multitalented ensemble. Dance skills are a plus.
Member of the pop group The Shirelles, Don Kirshner’s secretary. A multitalented ensemble. Dance skills are a plus.
Member of the pop group The Shirelles. A multitalented ensemble. Dance skills are a plus.
Member of the pop group The Shirelles, Pop singer of locomotion. A multitalented ensemble. Dance skills are a plus.
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