Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
JULY 16 – AUGUST 16, 2026
Book by Douglas McGrath | Words & Music by Gerry Goffin & Carole King, Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil.
Festival Stage | Ages 12 +
A smash Broadway musical packed with pop hits that defined a generation
Before she was world-renowned singer-songwriter Carole King, she was Carole Klein — a Brooklyn girl with a piano, a dream, and a sound all her own. From writing chart-toppers for music’s biggest stars to becoming one herself, Carole King’s rise to fame is as powerful as the music she created. Bursting with timeless hits, including “You’ve Got a Friend,” “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” “Natural Woman,” “The Locomotion,” and more, this high-energy musical celebration takes you from the songwriting rooms of the Brill Building to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Please click on the “SHOW GUIDELINES” button for details on mature content in this production.
PLEASE NOTE:
This production is recommended for children age 12+.
Babes in arms and children under the age of 5 are not admitted to the theatre unless otherwise noted in show age recommendations.
All children must have a ticketed seat purchased for them to enter the theatre.
Insights
Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 12:45 – 1:30 p.m. | ASF Patrons Room
When Life Meets Art: Telling Real-Life Stories on Stage
Meet director/choreographer Deidre Goodwin as she talks with ASF Artistic Director Quin Gresham about Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.
They’ll discuss the challenges of creating a big, Broadway musical while also honoring the real people who lived this incredible story.
From associate directing Spamalot’s Broadway revival to her own performing career on stage and screen, Deidre has some fascinating theatre stories to share. Get your questions ready, and join us for this FREE program!
Speakers: Deidre Goodwin, director/choreographer of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and ASF Artistic Director Quin Gresham
DEIDRE GOODWIN (DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER OF BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL)
As a director/choreographer, select work includes Beehive (2024 Best Director Nominee – Musical Review Jeff Award), Heartbreak Hotel, Sister Act; Sophisticated Ladies, Beautiful, and Dreamgirls; As director: Jesus Christ Superstar, Ragtime (2024 Best Director Nominee – St Louis Theatre Circle); Associate Director: Spamalot (Broadway revival), Regency Girls (world premiere at The Old Globe). Select actor credits include: Broadway: A Chorus Line (Shelia) and Chicago (Velma). Film: Chicago (June – Cellblock Tango), the documentary Every Little Step and Ocean’s 8. TV: the infamous “MILF Island” episode of 30 Rock.
Sponsored by Auburn University at Montgomery
ASL-INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2026 | 7:00 P.M.
American Sign Language interpreters will translate spoken dialogue and sounds into sign language, making the performance accessible to Deaf and hard-of-hearing audience members.
If you have questions, our box office can assist!
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