Katie Brayben plays the title role in Beautiful – The Carole King Musical at the Aldwych Theatre. Picture: Craig Sugden
Joining Katie Brayben playing the title role in the West End production of Beautiful – The Carole King Musical is Ian McIntosh as songwriter Barry Mann. As previously announced the leading cast members also include Alan Morrissey as King’s husband and songwriting partner Gerry Goffin, Lorna Want as songwriter Cynthia Weil, Glynis Barber as Genie Klein, King’s mother, and Gary Trainor as music publisher and producer Don Kirshner
Ian McIntosh’s theatre credits include The Commitments at the Palace Theatre, Rock of Ages at the Shaftesbury and Garrick Theatres, Hair on tour in Europe, High School Musical 2 on tour in the UK and Aladdin at the Victoria Theatre, Halifax.
Vivien Carter, Ed Currie, Oliver Lidert, Fela Lufadeju, Tanya Nicole-Edwards, Terel Nugent , Jay Perry, Tanisha Spring, Lucy St. Louis, Danielle Steers, Dylan Turner and Joanna Woodwood will play iconic musical performers and band members of the era. Ensemble members are Andy Coxon, Jason Denton, Michael Anthony Duke, Joel Harper-Jackson, Rosie Heath, Aisha Jawando, Hannah Jay-Allan and Leigh Lothian.
London previews begin at the Aldwych Theatre on 10 February 2015 with the show currently booking to 13 June 2015. Press night will now take place on 24 February
Beautiful – The Carole King Musical is based on the early life and career of legendary singer/songwriter Carole King. Beautiful has book by Douglas McGrath with words and music by Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil and is directed by Marc Bruni. Choreography is by Josh Prince with set designs by Derek McLane, costume designs by Alejo Viettii, lighting by Peter Kaczorowski and sound by Brian Ronan. Orchestrations and music arrangements are by Steve Sidwell.
Beautiful – The Carole King Musical is the untold story of her journey from school girl to superstar; from her relationship with husband and songwriting partner Gerry Goffin, their close friendship and playful rivalry with fellow songwriting duo Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, to her remarkable rise to stardom. Along the way, she became one of the most successful solo acts in music history.
The two-time Tony award-winning Beautiful – The Carole King Musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on Broadway where it opened on 12 January this year. A US tour will commence in September 2015 in Rhode Island.
Beautiful – The Carole King Musical will be produced in London by Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Music Publishing.
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