NEW ORLEANS (press release) – With one of the largest casts in Le Petit Theatre’s long history, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical takes the stage in the French Quarter this March.
Before she was hit-maker Carole King – she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. Melissa Campbell makes her Le Petit debut as King, with Frank von Hoven as her songwriting partner and one-time husband, Gerry Goffin. Rounding out this powerful foursome are Stephanie Toups Abry (Cynthia Weil) and EJ Dohring(Barry Mann).
“Beautiful is a musical that reaches across generations with memorable, popular music that takes audiences on a wonderful trip down memory lane. Carole King is a living legend, and this musical serves as a very worthy tribute to her genius,” states A.J. Allegra, Le Petit Theatre Artistic Director.
Le Petit has partnered with New Orleans hotels and restaurants, such as Hotel Monteleone, Dickie Brennan’s Tableau, and more, for a Beautiful New Orleans promotion featuring room, spa, and meal specials with your Beautiful: The Carole King Musical ticket purchase. Details for each partner’s specials can be found at LePetitTheatre.com
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at Le Petit Theatre starts with opening night on Friday, March 8, and runs through March 31. Preview night is Thursday, March 7, with discounted tickets for all seats.
Joining the songwriting foursome onstage are Ryan Hayes (Don Kirschner); Amy Alvarez (Genie Klein); Michael Taravella(Neil Sedaka and more); Brian Sanford (Lou Adler and more); Lamont Hill (lead Drifters member); Pat Smith, Detalion Dixon, and Nicholas Hunter (Drifters); Kadejah Higdon, Kayla Ceaser, Keri Elaine, and Queen Shereen Macklin(Shirelles and more); Emily Bagwill (Betty); Josie Oliva (Marilyn Wald); and Jackson Scott (Drifter stand-in for 3/29/24 performance).
Leading the creative team as Director/Choreographer for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is award-winning choreographer Jaune Buisson. Joining Buisson are Jefferson Turner (Music Director), Michael P. Kramer (Scenic Design), Kathleen Van Horn (Costume Design), Joyce Liao (Lighting Design), David Rigamer (Sound Design), Raion Ramsey (Vocal Coach), Kelsey Tremblay (Set Decorator/Prop Master), Laurin Hart (Wig/Hair Design), and Daniel Rigamer (Asst. Director/Choreographer).
The rest of the 2023-24 Season at Le Petit brings Born with Teeth (April 25-May 12) and The Importance of Being Earnest (June 6-23). Pick three packages, and single-show tickets are on sale now.
OPENING NIGHT: Friday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: March 7 – 31 | Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; 3 p.m. Sunday afternoons. Saturday, March 23, matinee performance at 2 p.m.. Student matinee performance Thursday, March 14, at 10 a.m..
WHERE: LE PETIT THEATRE – 616 St. Peter St. New Orleans LA 70116 | 504-522-2081
BOX OFFICE: 504-522-2081 x 1 or lepetittheatre.com
TICKETS: Single tickets range from $40-$75. $20 student tickets are available for every performance. Groups of 10 or more may contact the box office to receive a 20% discount. For student matinee tickets for your class, contact Fernando Rivera at frivera@lepetittheatre.com or 504-522-2081 x1.
