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''Beautiful: The Carole King Musical'' is a jukebox musical with a book by Douglas McGrath that tells the story of the early life and career of Carole King, using songs that she wrote, often together with Gerry Goffin, and other contemporary songs by Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Phil Spector and others. The original production of ''Beautiful'' received its world premiere at the Curran Theatre, San Francisco in October 2013, with direction by Marc Bruni and choreography by Josh Prince, and starring Jessie Mueller and Jake Epstein as Carole King and Gerry Goffin, respectively. It made its Broadway debut at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre in January 2014. A West End production starring Katie Brayben as Carole began in February 2015. A U.S. Tour launched in September 2015. ==Productions== ''Beautiful: The Carole King Musical'' had a pre-Broadway try-out in San Francisco, California at the Curran Theatre from September 24, 2013 through October 20, with an official opening October 8. The production was staged by Marc Bruni, with choreography by Josh Prince and musical direction by Jason Howland. Jessie Mueller played Carole King.〔Hetrick, Adam. ("Tickets for San Francisco Engagement of 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical' on Sale Beginning Aug. 16" ), playbill.com, August 16, 2013〕 The musical sold out its entire run at the Curran Theatre.〔Hetrick, Adam. ("Broadway-Bound 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical' Sells Out San Francisco Engagement" ), playbill.com, October 17, 2013〕 The musical opened on Broadway at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on January 12, 2014, after previews from November 12, 2013. In addition to Mueller as King, the cast features Jake Epstein as Gerry Goffin, Anika Larsen as Cynthia Weil and Jarrod Spector as Barry Mann.〔Hetrick, Adam. ("''Beautiful: The Carole King Musical'', Starring Jessie Mueller as Music Icon, Opens on Broadway" ), playbill.com, January 12, 2014〕 King attended the April 3, 2014 performance and appeared on stage with the cast at the curtain call, singing "You've Got a Friend" together with them.〔Blank, Matthew. (Photo Call: Carole King Surprises Cast of Broadway Musical Beautiful With Impromptu Performance" ), playbill.com, April 4, 2014〕 A US tour is planned for 2015, beginning at the Providence Performing Arts Center in September. The musical transferred to London's West End on February 25, 2015, following previews from February 10, 2015 at the Aldwych Theatre. Prior to the announcement, Baz Bamigboye from the Daily Mail reported that producers are looking for a full British cast for the transfer, meaning that Jessie Mueller would not transfer for the London production. On September 25, 2014, it was announced that British actress Katie Brayben would take the lead role of Carole King, with further casting including Alan Morrissey as Gerry Goffin, Gary Trainor as Don Kirshner, Glynis Barber as Genie Klein, Lorna Want as Cynthia Weil and Ian McIntosh as Barry Mann. From November 30, 2015 Cassidy Janson takes the lead role of Carole King and Diane Keen replaces Glynis Barber in the role of Genie Klein. The musical is expected to begin a U.S. tour starting in September 2015 in Providence, Rhode Island at the Providence Performing Arts Center, with engagements across the United States, ending in San Francisco in August 2016.〔("Tour" ) beautifulonbroadway.com, accessed May 26, 2015〕 The role of Carole King will be played by Abby Mueller (the sister of Jessie Mueller), with Liam Tobin as Gerry Goffin and Becky Gulsvig as Cynthia Weil.〔Viagas, Robert and Gans, Andrew. ("Full Casting and Stops Announced for National Tour of 'Beautiful— The Carole King Musical' " ) playbill.com, August 10, 2015〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Beautiful: The Carole King Musical」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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