Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Before she was hit-maker Carole King — she was Carol 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 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,” “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” and “Natural Woman,” this award-winning musical phenomenon is filled with the songs you remember and a story you will never forget.

If ticket prices are keeping you away from this show, please call the ticket office at 515.277.6261, Noon-5:00 PM, Tuesday-Friday. We have supporters who want to make sure everyone gets a chance to see this production.

Performance Times:
7:30 PM Wednesdays through Saturdays & 2:00 PM Sundays
Theatre:
John Viars Theatre
Run Time:
TBD
Content Advisory:
The Playhouse does not rate subject matter as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have questions about content, age appropriateness, or other aspects of the show (ie strobe lights and other theatrical effects), please contact the ticket office at 515.277.6261.

Company

  • Drifter / Ensemble

    Mark Brewer

    Drifter / Ensemble
  • Shirelle (Doris) / Little Eva

    Faith Brooks

    Shirelle (Doris) / Little Eva
  • Lead Drifter / Ensemble

    Marquis Bundy

    Lead Drifter / Ensemble
  • Genie Klein

    Michelle House

    Genie Klein
  • Lucille

    Aria Huizenga

    Lucille
  • Drifter / Ensemble

    Dionysus Lewis Manuel Jr

    Drifter / Ensemble
  • Marilyn Wald / Ensemble

    Emily Muench

    Marilyn Wald / Ensemble
  • Shirelle (Mickey)

    Tamera Peake

    Shirelle (Mickey)
  • Barry Mann

    Craig Petersen

    Barry Mann
  • Betty / Ensemble

    Caitlyn Porter

    Betty / Ensemble
  • Carole King

    Charlotte Proctor

    Carole King
  • Neil Sedaka / Righteous Brother / Ensemble

    Keelin Reilly

    Neil Sedaka / Righteous Brother / Ensemble
  • Cynthia Weil

    Ashley Rogers

    Cynthia Weil
  • Lou Adler / Righteous Brother / Ensemble

    Gavin Runles

    Lou Adler / Righteous Brother / Ensemble
  • Don Kirschner

    Josh Sampson

    Don Kirschner
  • Shirelle (Beverly) / Janelle Woods

    Alicia Koda Scott

    Shirelle (Beverly) / Janelle Woods
  • Gerry Goffin

    Collin Smith

    Gerry Goffin
  • Drifter / Ensemble

    Maia Talarico

    Drifter / Ensemble
  • Shirelle (Shirley)

    Nyabhan Teny

    Shirelle (Shirley)
  • Nick / Ensemble

    Josh Wing

    Nick / Ensemble
  • Director

    Katrina Ploof

    Director
  • Musical Director

    Tristan Miedema

    Musical Director
  • Choreographer

    Napoleon Douglas

    Choreographer
  • Scenic Designer

    Brian Seckfort

    Scenic Designer
  • Costume Designer

    Angela Lampe

    Costume Designer
  • Lighting Designer

    Sam Stephen

    Lighting Designer
  • Stage Manager

    Abby Kilpatrick

    Stage Manager
  • Intimacy Director

    Lyndsy Darland

    Intimacy Director
  • Assistant Scenic Designer

    Zachary Hodgson

    Assistant Scenic Designer
  • Assistant Stage Manager

    Kat Lindaman

    Assistant Stage Manager

Photos/Video

  • Charlotte Proctor is Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Apr. 5-21, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

  • Charlotte Proctor is Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Apr. 5-21, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

  • Powerhouse songwriters (left to right) Barry Mann (played by Craig Petersen), Carole King (Charlotte Proctor), Gerry Goffin (Collin Smith), and Cynthia Weil (Ashley Rogers) in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Apr. 5-21, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

  • The Drifters (left to right Maia Talarico, Marquis Bundy, Dionysus Lewis Manuel Jr) in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Apr. 5-21, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

  • Charlotte Proctor is Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Apr. 5-21, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

  • Powerhouse songwriters (left to right) Carole King (played by Charlotte Proctor), Barry Mann (Craig Petersen), Gerry Goffin (Collin Smith), and Cynthia Weil (Ashley Rogers) in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Apr. 5-21, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

  • The Drifters (left to right Dionysus Lewis Manuel Jr, Marquis Bundy, Maia Talarico) in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Apr. 5-21, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

  • Charlotte Proctor is Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Apr. 5-21, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

  • The Drifters (left to right Marquis Bundy, Dionysus Lewis Manuel Jr, Maia Talarico) in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Apr. 5-21, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

Show Credits

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

Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), www.MTIShows.com

Sponsored by

  • Corteva Agriscience