In Greenville, South Carolina, Centre Stage brings to the stage an intriguing production, “BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical.” This exciting showing is happening now up until the 11th of August, 2024. Centre Stage is a regional theatre established in 1983, and it’s the first establishment in the Upstate to feature this musical with a local cast.
“BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical” is a gem of a production, revealing the true-life story of Carole King, an iconic songwriter of the century. The show exposes King’s trials, triumphs, relationships, and her phenomenal journey from being an ordinary girl to becoming a musical legend. The production was brought to life by a brilliant team including Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, with the book by Douglas McGrath.
Every production that takes place at Centre Stage showcases a distinctive appeal due to the theatre’s exclusive design. The regional thrust stage makes every show intimate, drawing audiences into the story. “BEAUTIFUL” is no exception to this rule. The combination of Carole King’s music and story with the unique configuration of Centre Stage ensures an impactful experience for all attendees.
Laura Nicholas, currently spearheading the leadership role at Centre Stage, shares her excitement about this production. Nicholas, who holds a B.A., M.A., and an M.F.A. in Theatre Arts and Directing from Baylor University, conveys her pleasure at Centre Stage being the first regional theatre in the Upstate to receive rights for this show. She believes that their audience will absolutely love Carole King’s music and her inspirational journey.
All looking forward to the upcoming season at Centre Stage can expect the Fringe Festival running this September and October. Offering three shows: ART by Yasmina Reza, …AND GETTING CAUGHT IN THE RAIN by Ashley Wettlin (their 20th Annual New Play Festival winner), and NEXT TO NORMAL with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt. The mainstage season will kickstart with a splendid holiday show, WINTER WONDERETTES, this December.
For those seeking to obtain tickets for “BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical”, they can be secured by calling the box office at (864) 233-6733, or by visiting the Centre Stage website at centrestage.org. Alternatively, tickets can be procured in person during box office hours (Tues-Fri @ 2-5pm).
Nicholas encourages audiences to come out and see “BEAUTIFUL” as it presents an incredible true story of an “ordinary girl” turned legend, narrated over the course of a decade. Furthermore, all productions at Centre Stage hire local talent, ensuring an exclusive and relatable experience. Nicholas concludes, “this show is sure to be an incredibly unique experience. Don’t miss it!”
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