I really enjoyed Beautiful - the Carole King Musical.. It's a honeyed version of her earlier life but does touch on the challenges she had in her first marriage, which comes through in her songwriting.
And WOW, the combined number of hit songs that Carole King and Gerry Goffin, and the pair of Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil wrote was quite a surprise. The performers, orchestra, sets, sound and lighting were wonderful, as has been typical of Broadway Across Canada (America) productions. The classy Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium and excellent staff also deserve mention..
If you know who Carole King is, you'll love the show. Go see it and bring along anyone who just loves music!