From her teenage years writing hits in 1960s New York to her transformation into one of the most successful solo artists of the 1970s, Carole King's journey traces her songwriting partnership and marriage to Gerry Goffin, their friendly rivalry with fellow writers Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, and Carole's ultimate triumph recording the landmark album Tapestry after her marriage falls apart.
Opened
2014
Performances
2,418
Type
Musical
Era
Modern
Music: Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Barry Mann & Cynthia WeilLyrics: Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Barry Mann & Cynthia WeilBook: Douglas McGrath
Licensing1 entry
US
Music Theatre International
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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is an example of a biographical composer-musical that incorporates songs written by the composer and uses them as plot or presentational songs.
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