EXPIRES: May 30, 2025

Seeking Cast for “Beautiful, the Carole King Musical”

Dancing Singing Theater
Description

“Beautiful, the Carole King Musical” seeking actors. Please see more info below.

About the project:
Beautiful tells the story of Carole King’s meteoric rise to fame as one of the 20th century’s foremost singer-songwriters. A strong book by Douglas McGrath and music and lyrics by icons Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil set amidst the vibrant pop music settings of the 1960s and 70s and the singers who made them popular help to tell the story of Carole’s journey from Jewish Brooklyn teenager songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The original 2014 Broadway production received numerous awards that included a Tony for Jessie Muller’s portrayal of Carole King.
The musical introduces the audience to a young Carole at age 16 pitching her first song to NY music producer Don Kirshner. Soon after we meet her future husband and music collaborator, Gerry Goffin. In a whirlwind, the couple are married. Carole gives birth to her first child and the duo make a name for themselves knocking out hit after hit. While her career is on the rise, her personal life with Gerry falls apart. Through life she is supported by friends and playful rivals, Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann. Although they compete for number 1 hits on the pop charts, Carole relies on their support to change her life and find her own voice. Featuring such 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 Still Love Me Tomorrow, Natural Woman and more, this jukebox musical is filled with songs you’ll remember.

Additional info:
AUDITIONS
SINGING & ACTING: Thursday, May 29 or Friday, May 30 – Prepare a musical selection (accompanist provided). Music appropriate to the era preferred. Scripts provided for readings.
DANCE/MOVEMENT: Sunday, June 1 – Dress to move and dance. Combinations will be taught. Be prompt!
Ages listed below are stage ages.
Shows: on August 1-3 and 8-10, 2025.

If you are interested, please apply.

20 Project roles
Carole King
20
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39.
Lead female; mezzo soprano (Eb3-Eb5); piano skills an advantage; unique, funny, often vulnerable, ambitious drive, determined to make it in tough music industry.
Application deadline closed.
Don Kirshner
40
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60.
Supporting; baritone (A2-C#4); a very successful record producer and music publisher; fast talking, energetic, directs and sometimes intimidates.
Application deadline closed.
Gerry Goffin
20
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39.
Supporting; tenor (D3-A4); needs some movement skills; a cheeky and handsome rebel, successul songwriter partner with Carole; he is always seeking out more.
Application deadline closed.
Cynthia Weil
20
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39.
Supporting; mezzo soprano (G3-E5); movement skills needed; Carole's best friend; sophisticated, smart, chic with a playful wit, self-confident, sarcastic but likeable.
Application deadline closed.
Barry Mann
20
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39.
Supporting male; pop tenor (C3-A4); movement skills needed; guitar an advantage; likeable, good natured songwriter involved with Cynthia; a little neurotic.
Application deadline closed.
Genie Klein
40
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50.
Supporting; acting role; Carole's Jewish mom; piano skills an advantage.
Application deadline closed.
Neil Sedaka
18
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56.
Range of A#3-G#4; singer-songwriter; may play additional roles.
Application deadline closed.
Bobby Vee
18
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56.
Range of C3-C4; singer; may play additional roles.
Application deadline closed.
Drifters
18
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56.
Male group; lead drifter (B2-Eb5) and backup singers (B2-C5).
Application deadline closed.
Nick
18
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56.
A musician; may play additional roles.
Application deadline closed.
Janelle Woods
18
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56.
Range of G#3-d5; singer; may play additional roles.
Application deadline closed.
Marilyn Wald
18
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56.
Range of G3-C5; singer; may play additional roles.
Application deadline closed.
Lou Adler
18
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56.
Êecord producer; may play additional roles.
Application deadline closed.
Shirelles
18
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56.
Lead Shirelle range is G3-Db5; member of pop group; backup Shirelles.
Application deadline closed.
Righteous Brothers
18
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56.
Duo singers; ranges of F2-G4 and F3-F5; may play other singers.
Application deadline closed.
"Uptown" Soloist
18
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56.
Range of B3-Db5; other roles.
Application deadline closed.
Little Eva
18
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56.
Pop singer; range of Bb3-E5; may play other roles.
Application deadline closed.
Ensemble of Singers/Actors
18
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40.
Play additional young characters that sing and dance or move well.
Application deadline closed.
Betty
18
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56.
Carole's childhood friend; singer.
Application deadline closed.
Lucille
18
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56.
Don Kirshner's secretary; singer.
Application deadline closed.