Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

The inspiring true story of Carole King’s journey from teenage songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Book by Douglas McGrath
Words and Music by Gerry Goffin & Carole King, and Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil
Music by Arrangement with Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Orchestrations, Vocal, and Incidental Music Arrangements by Steve Sidwell
Additional Music Arrangements by Jason Howland

BOOK BY DOUGLAS MCGRATH

WORDS AND MUSIC BY GERRY GOFFIN & CAROLE KING, AND BARRY MANN & CYNTHIA WEIL

MUSIC BY ARRANGEMENT WITH SONY/ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING

ORCHESTRATIONS, VOCAL, AND INCIDENTAL MUSIC ARRANGEMENTS BY STEVE SIDWELL

ADDITIONAL MUSIC ARRANGEMENTS BY JASON HOWLAND

October 26 – November 12, 2023

Before she was hit-maker Carole King — she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success with Tapestry, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical takes you back to where it all began — and takes you on the ride of a lifetime.

Beautiful is the inspiring tale about a girl who became King with a stirring book by the late Oscar and Tony-nominated Douglas McGrath and the music and lyrics of icons Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. Featuring such unforgettable classics as “You’ve Got a Friend”, “One Fine Day”, “So Far Away”, “Take Good Care of My Baby”, “Up on the Roof”, “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling”, “Will You Love Me Tomorrow”, and “Natural Woman”, this Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning musical phenomenon is filled with the songs you remember and a story you’ll never forget.

Season 10

Dear Theatre Lovers,

Can you believe it? We’re celebrating our Season 10 at The Studio Theatre, and it’s all thanks to you! Your support all these years has been our guiding star, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Get ready for an incredible tenth year of live, local entertainment — featuring some new titles, and some familiar.

Join us as we mark this milestone and make more unforgettable memories together. We’re thrilled to have you along for the ride.

See you at the theatre!

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Oct 26-Nov 12, 2023

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Dec 2-Dec 17, 2023

Who’s Holiday!

Dec 21-23, 2023

Junie B. Jones, The Musical

Feb 20-March 10, 2024

Choir Boy

March 19-29, 2024

Rock of Ages

April 18-May 5, 2024

Once on This Island

June 6-23, 2024

Legally Blonde The Musical

July 18 – Aug 4, 2024

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME

Aug 22 – Sept 1, 2024

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Support What We Do

The Studio Theatre exists to enrich the central Arkansas community by providing quality theatre experiences that utilize local talent to challenge and grow every person who sits in our audience.

Our Mission & Values >

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, so your support is 100% tax deductible. From monetary donations and production sponsorship to volunteering and in-kind support, there are many opportunities for you to help us bring live, local theatre to Little Rock.

Ways to Support Us >