She wrote the hits. Now hear her story.
Theatre Under The Stars brings you an all-new production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, the inspiring story of a girl from Brooklyn who became one of the most successful singer-songwriters in music history.
Before she was a star, Carole King was crafting chart-toppers for artists like The Shirelles, The Drifters, and Aretha Franklin—songs that defined a generation. As her personal life shifted, so did her voice, culminating in the groundbreaking Tapestry album and a sound all her own.
With unforgettable hits like “It’s Too Late,” “You’ve Got a Friend,” “So Far Away,” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” Beautiful is a moving, music-filled portrait of resilience, self-discovery, and the healing power of song.
Kyra Kennedy in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (2004); courtesy of Paper Mill Playhouse; photo by Jeremy Daniel.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
- Tuesday, May 19, 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 20, 7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, May 21, 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, May 22, 8 p.m.
- Saturday, May 23, 2 p.m.
- Saturday, May 23, 8 p.m.
- Sunday, May 24, 2 p.m.
- Sunday, May 24, 7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 26, 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 27, 7:30 p.m. – Post-Show Talkback
- Thursday, May 28, 7:30 p.m. – Out@TUTS Afterparty
- Friday, May 29, 8 p.m.
- Saturday, May 30, 2 p.m. – Open Caption
- Saturday, May 30, 8 p.m.
- Sunday, May 31, 2 p.m. – ASLI & Audio Described
TICKETING INFO
Tickets start at $46 and are available online or by calling TUTS Guest Services at 713-558-8887. Tickets are also available in person Monday through Friday from Noon to 6 p.m. at the TUTS Box Office, located in the Hobby Center lobby.
Discounted group tickets are available for parties of 10 or more.
Theatre Under The Stars has a variety of accessibility options for guests. Learn more about accessible performances and other services here.
Rush tickets are available for $35 at the box office for mezzanine and gallery seating starting 2 hours prior to curtain.
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RUN TIME
2 hours and 20 minutes, including intermission.
CREATIVE TEAM
Dan Knechtges
Director & Choreographer
Stephen W. Jones
Music Director
Johnathan Spencer
Lighting Design
Andrew Harper
Sound Design
Colleen Grady
Costume Design
Kelley Jordan
Hair & Makeup Design
Monica Josette
Associate Choreographer
Keith Williams
Associate Music Director
Logan Keslar
Associate Choreographer
Renee Rimland
Production Stage Manger
Brandon Clark
Assistant Stage Manager
Megan Smallwood
Assistant Stage Manager
BEHIND THE SCENES
Kyra Kennedy
as “Carole King”
Dylan S. Wallach
as “Gerry Goffin”
Teresa Zimmermann
as “Cynthia Weil”
Barrett Riggins
as “Barry Mann”
Mark Ivy
as “Don Kirschner”
Holland Vavra
as “Genie Klein”
Abigail Bensman
Ensemble
Ben Chavez
Ensemble
Lizzy Cooper
Ensemble
John Ryan Del Bosque
Ensemble
Evin Johnson
Ensemble
Anyssa McDonald
Ensemble
Gloria Prince
Ensemble
Sarah Sachi
Ensemble
Braden Tanner
Ensemble
Raven Troup
Ensemble
Kristopher Ward
Ensemble
LaBraska Washington
Ensemble
Kaleb Womack
Ensemble
Miles Marmolejo
Swing
Cary Michelle Miller
Swing
Tobias Rytting
Ensemble
Destiny Webb
Swing
PRODUCTION SPONSOR:
Beautiful is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com