Beautiful
Beautiful
July 17 - 26, 2026
McGrath Performing Arts Center
3461 Illinois Road, Wilmette, IL 60091

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 withTapestry,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.

  • July 17-26, 2026
  • McGrath Performing Arts Center, 3461 Illinois Road, Wilmette, IL 60091

Tickets on sale Spring '26

  • $45 – Orchestra/Mezzanine
  • $30 - Balcony

All tickets are subject to a $3 fee per ticket.

Virtual submissions open up in January 2026.

More information coming soon.

Production Staff

  • Producer: Bradley A. Rose
  • Producer: Scott A. Schwartz
  • Producer: Rick Doppelt

Cast Members

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