Long before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, Brooklyn girl with passion and chutzpah. She fought her way into the record business as a teenager and, by the time she reached her twenties, had the husband of her dreams and a flourishing career writing hits for the biggest acts in rock 'n' roll. But it wasn't until her personal life began to crack that she finally managed to find her true voice.
"I came to this organization 30 years ago and have had the privilege to dream and create in unimaginable ways," says Hauge. "I've witnessed this organization grow exponentially, and yet, at its core, the basic principles from more than a half century ago remain intact. I am incredibly proud and humbled to see my artistic vision take shape through generations of performers. Together with a team of dedicated staff, we have walked the tightrope of Artistic Excellence and inclusivity, finding new ways to stretch each young person who walks through our doors to gain new abilities and confidence. This is the heart and soul of my 30-year legacy".
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CMT MARQUEE, a division of Children's Musical Theatre San Jose, will kick off its 57th Season with the local premiere of Beautiful, The Carole King Musical, performing December 6 -15, 2024 at the historical Montgomery Theater in downtown San Jose. Directed by veteran Artistic Director, Kevin Hauge, Beautiful marks the beginning of Hauge's final season after 30 years of leadership at Children's Musical Theater San Jose.
Beautiful, the Carole King Musical had its pre-Broadway try-out in San Francisco and opened on Broadway in 2013 . The show tells the inspiring tale of Carole King and her rise to stardom from chart-topping hits she wrote for some of the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success. The Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning musical phenomenon is filled with memorable songs for all to enjoy, including "Will You Love Me Tomorrow," "On Broadway," "You've Got a Friend," and "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman."
Image Credit: Francesca Ferrari as Carole King, photo by Christoper C Lee
Long before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, Brooklyn girl with passion and chutzpah. She fought her way into the record business as a teenager and, by the time she reached her twenties, had the husband of her dreams and a flourishing career writing hits for the biggest acts in rock 'n' roll. But it wasn't until her personal life began to crack that she finally managed to find her true voice.
"I came to this organization 30 years ago and have had the privilege to dream and create in unimaginable ways," says Hauge. "I've witnessed this organization grow exponentially, and yet, at its core, the basic principles from more than a half century ago remain intact. I am incredibly proud and humbled to see my artistic vision take shape through generations of performers. Together with a team of dedicated staff, we have walked the tightrope of Artistic Excellence and inclusivity, finding new ways to stretch each young person who walks through our doors to gain new abilities and confidence. This is the heart and soul of my 30-year legacy".
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CMT MARQUEE, a division of Children's Musical Theatre San Jose, will kick off its 57th Season with the local premiere of Beautiful, The Carole King Musical, performing December 6 -15, 2024 at the historical Montgomery Theater in downtown San Jose. Directed by veteran Artistic Director, Kevin Hauge, Beautiful marks the beginning of Hauge's final season after 30 years of leadership at Children's Musical Theater San Jose.
Beautiful, the Carole King Musical had its pre-Broadway try-out in San Francisco and opened on Broadway in 2013 . The show tells the inspiring tale of Carole King and her rise to stardom from chart-topping hits she wrote for some of the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success. The Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning musical phenomenon is filled with memorable songs for all to enjoy, including "Will You Love Me Tomorrow," "On Broadway," "You've Got a Friend," and "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman."
Image Credit: Francesca Ferrari as Carole King, photo by Christoper C Lee
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