Want to see a proper BIG-stage musical without heading to Sydney? Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is bringing a big Broadway story, live music and a full-scale production to Laycock Street Community Theatre this September – without the Sydney drive or big-city ticket prices.
Beautiful tells the true story of Carole King, from teenage songwriter penning hits for some of the biggest names in music to finding her own voice and becoming one of the world's most celebrated artists. And, of course, you'll hear many of her classics, including "You've Got a Friend", "One Fine Day", "Will You Love Me Tomorrow", "The Loco-Motion" and I" Feel the Earth Move".
Round up your family or friends, take your partner, your mum or make it a night out with the kids. Whether you grew up with Carole King's music or you're discovering it for the first time, this is a fabulous opportunity to experience a proper musical right here on the Central Coast.
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If you’ve been wanting to see a proper musical – we're talking big cast, brilliant songs and all the excitement of a night at the theatre – we've got exciting news!
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is coming to Laycock Street Community Theatre this September, bringing the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway hit to the Central Coast for the very first time.
This is one to round up your family or friends for. Take your partner, your mum, your best mate or make it a family night at the theatre. For those who grew up with Carole King's music, there'll be plenty of songs you know and love, while kids and teens can experience the excitement of a full-scale musical – all without the Sydney drive or big-city theatre price tag.
The incredible true story behind the music
Long before Carole King became one of the world's most celebrated solo artists, she was a teenage songwriter from Brooklyn trying to make her mark on the music industry.
Beautiful follows her remarkable journey from writing hit songs with Gerry Goffin in the 1960s to finding her own voice and becoming the artist behind her best-selling album, Tapestry.
And even if you don't immediately recognise Carole King's name, there's a very good chance you'll recognise her music.
The show is packed with classics including "You've Got a Friend", "One Fine Day", "Will You Love Me Tomorrow", "The Loco-Motion" and I" Feel the Earth Move".
It's a story about music, friendship, relationships, resilience and backing yourself – all wrapped up in a feel-good Broadway musical.
A Broadway musical, made right here on the Central Coast
The Central Coast premiere is being presented by Curtain Bounce – the acclaimed company behind the hugely successful local productions of The Phantom of the Opera and A Chorus Line – together with Laycock Street Community Theatre.
It's directed by Stuart Smith and stars local favourite Josephine Emmett as Carole King.
And expectations are high, as Stage Whispers described Curtain Bounce's most recent production of A Chorus Line as "the best musical the Central Coast has ever seen."
If you want to treat the family – or round up a group of friends – for a BIG musical without the BIG price tag, this is an absolute winner.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
When: Saturday 12 Sept, 1.30pm and 7.30pm | Friday 18 Sept, 7.30pm | Saturday 19 Sept, 1.30pm and 7.30pm | Sunday 20 Sept, 3pm | Saturday 25 Sept, 7.30pm | Sunday 26 Sept, 1.30pm and 7.30pm.
AUSLAN Interpreted session: Saturday 19 September, 1.30pm.
Duration: 2 hours 30 min including interval.
Cost: Adult $65 | Concession/Student/Groups 10+/Under 30’s $55 | Child $50.
Ages: All ages. But perhaps 10+ due to the show length.
Where: Laycock Street Community Theatre, 5 Laycock Street, Wyoming.
Contact: Phone – 02 4323 3233 Email – [email protected]
Header image provided by Laycock Street Community.
Written By: KATIE STOKES
Founder & Editor
After working in print and online media for more than a decade, Katie launched Playing in Puddles in 2017. A mum of three young boys and local of the Central Coast, Katie loves discovering and sharing all that’s happening in our region.
