With over 100 songs bearing her name as either writer or co-writer, Carole King’s catalog begged to be made into a musical. In 2013, Douglas McGrath answered that ask with jukebox song-and-dance romp Beautiful, which weaves King’s songs in with other contemporary tunes to tell the songstress’ story. The Palace puts on their staging this summer with direction by Stephanie Smith, kicking off this Friday, July 25, and featuring an ASL night on August 2. – James Scott
Through August 31