Equity Performers for "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"

(ages 16–29 throughout the show): 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. Piano skills a plus.

(ages late teens to late 20s throughout the show): Carole’s boyfriend, songwriting partner and eventual husband. Smoldering, dark & handsome with a rebel vibe. Although sexy, he is innately sympathetic, wounded and tortured. An ambitious artist always striving for more. Sings well. Baritone/tenor.

(ages late teens to late 20s throughout the show): A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Barry. Carole’s best friend. Sophisticated, smart & chic with a quick wit. Self-confident and sarcastic, but extremely likeable. Strong comic timing and sings extremely well. Belt.

(ages late teens to late 20s throughout the show): A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. Good-natured, appealing & neurotic. Ambitious, but likeable. Comedic with a great voice. A strong high tenor comfortable with pop & rock style singing.

An influential music publisher and producer. Fast-talking, energetic force of nature. Powerful, direct & sometimes intimidating, but with a real affinity for his writers and artists. A hit maker.

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.