Beautiful The Carole King Musical
This inspiring true story about Carole King spans from her early days as a Brooklyn teenager struggling to enter the record business to her years spent as a chart-topping music legend and one of the most successful singer-songwriters in music history.
Before she was a star, Carole King was crafting chart-toppers for artists like The Shirelles, The Drifters, and Aretha Franklin—songs that defined a generation. As her personal life shifted, so did her voice, culminating in the groundbreaking “Tapestry” album and a sound all her own. With unforgettable hits like It’s Too Late, You’ve Got a Friend, So Far Away, and (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, Beautiful is a moving, music-filled portrait of resilience, self-discovery, and the healing power of song. PG13*
Approximate Run Time: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
*Content Guide: Rated PG13. Adult themes.
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Breanna Lemerise
(Carole King) is thrilled for the chance to perform with Dutch Apple Dinner Theater! She graduated from Rider University in 2025 with a BFA in Musical Theater. Her recent credits include: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Carole King, City Springs Theatre Company), Mean Girls (Regina George, CSTC), The Cher Show (Lady, CSTC), Reefer Madness (Sally, CSTC), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey, Grandstreet Theater), Xanadu (Erato, Cortland Repertory Theater), and The Wizard of Oz (Toto, Cortland Repertory Theater). She would like to thank her family for their constant encouragement and love. Enjoy this Beautiful show (pun intended!) IG: @Breanna.Lemerise
Bridget Carrow
(Cynthia Weil) is overjoyed to be making her Dutch Apple debut! She’s NYC based with training from Pace University. Regional credits from across the country and in the sea include: 9 to 5 (Violet Newstead), Guys and Dolls (Adelaide), Tootsie (Rita Marshall US), Beautiful (Marilyn), Hairspray (Velma Von Tussle), Catch Me If You Can (Paula Abagnale), and Damn Yankees (Gloria Thorpe). Deepest gratitude to the Dutch Apple and Prather teams: thank you so very much for inviting me along. Nick, Mom & Dad, dear friends, The Movement Talent Agency: WE DID IT. This is a dream come true! @thebridgetcarrow
Megan Opalinski
(Genie Klein) Megan was most recently on the Dutch Apple stage as the deliciously devious Mrs. Peacock in Clue: The Musical. Other Dutch Apple favs include: Martha Watson in White Christmas, Sandra Snyder in Grumpy Old Men, Earth Mother in Menopause the Musical, Sister Mary Lazarus in Sister Act, and Nurse Norma in Waitress. Other favorites include: National and International Tours of Sister Act, The Chaperone in The Drowsy Chaperone, Marie (aka Fairy Godmother) in R & H's Cinderella, Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music, Muriel Eubanks in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Penelope Pennywise in Urinetown, Beulah in Come From Away, and Rosie in Mamma Mia! Much love to her ever supportive friends and family. Namaste.
Austin Wicke
(Gerry Goffin) is excited to return after recently appearing as Chad in the All Shook Up production at Dutch Apple and Broadway Palm. His previous credits include the National Tour of Pretty Woman and Disney Cruise Line productions of Disney's Frozen and Aladdin. Real life Midwesterner. Go Hawks! Love you Mom and Dad, baby bro and friends. @austinwicke austinwicke.com
Cameron Nies
(Barry Mann) was last here on stage in Pretty Woman and Clue. Other credits include Million Dollar Quartet Christmas (The Little Theatre on the Square), Buddy The Buddy Holly Story and We Will Rock You (both at Dutch Apple), Jersey Boys, Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812 (Pioneer Theatre Company), and Beautiful The Carole King Musical (Broadway Palm). He thanks his family and friends for supporting him. @cameron_nies
Remi Veronica
(Shirelle) Credits include: Peggy Sooe, Lily Pond and others in After Happily Ever After (Off-Broadway); Daphne Brooks in Like Real People Do (Linked Dance Theatre); Singer/puppeteer in the FIVE (NYCCT touring youth show); lead vocalist in the developmental workshop Songs About Trains (The New Ohio Theatre). Remi is grateful for the support and unwavering faith of teachers, coaches, family and friends. remiveronica.com
Mariah Belle Williams
(Shirelle) is a creative who is honored to embody a member of one of the iconic girl groups that left an indelible mark on the music industry. She recognizes that her village is the foundation of her success and is especially grateful to her mama, her daddy, and her big sister for their unwavering support of her dreams.
Charis Milan
(Shirelle) is thrilled to make her Dutch Apple debut with the cast of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Her most recent artistic pursuits include: Hair (Gretna Theatre), Broadway’s Best (Gretna Theatre), The Motown Club (Prima), and The Celebration of the Evolution of Black Music (T.H.E.M The Collective). In her freetime, Charis loves salsa dancing, powerlifting, and city exploring. All glory to her Divine Creator, and special thanks to her parents and dear community for their love and support. Insta: @charis.milan
Blessett Anderson
(Shirelle) is an American actress based in Connecticut. She received theatrical vocal training at Western Connecticut State University where she has also trained with Fosse and Broadway veterans MaryAnn Lamb, Elizabeth Parkinson, and Scott Wise. Some credits include Mean Girls (Ensemble/Understudy Female Authority), F-Word: Musical (Ms. Whipple), Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Dara/Swing), Next to Normal (Dr. Madden/Fine), The Crucible (Tituba), Legally Blonde (Judge/Store Manager/Ensemble), and more. Instagram: @blessett_anderson Website: blessettanderson.com
Ellie Kallay
(Betty/Genie US) returns to Dutch Apple after appearing here in Holiday Inn (Louise) and Clue. Select credits: Rock of Ages (Regina), Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus (Bus/others), Hair (Crissy), White Christmas, and The Polar Express (Bailey). Ellie is also an early childhood educator in music, dance, and chess. BFA Syracuse University. Much love to family, friends, and her boyfriend, who have all helped her grow into the powerful, capable clown she is today! @Ellie_Kallay
Sydney Noller
(Marilyn Wood/Carole US) is a NYC based artist who is delighted to make her Dutch Apple debut! Select credits include: Grease (Sandy, NCCA at Jeans Playhouse), The Sounds of 1967 (Carrie Ann, Broadway Palm Dinner Theater), Jersey Boys (Lorraine, NCCA at Jeans Playhouse), and Annie (Star to Be, The Milton Theater). Sydney is forever grateful for the support of her friends and family. @sydney_noller
Adeleke Goring
(Drifters)
James Major Burns
(Drifters) is back on the Dutch Apple stage. He just got finished his first cruise contract on the Norwegian Aqua performing in Revolution: A Tribute To Prince. His past credits with Dutch Apple include: The Full Monty, The Little Mermaid, Ragtime, Elf The Musical, and Waitress The Musical. Childrens Shows: How I Became A Pirate, Rainbow Fish, and Madagascar. Peace Love Change!
Dante Hill
(Drifters) is excited to be back on the Dutch Apple stage after appearing here in Hairspray and Jersey Boys. Off-Broadway: The Drunk Musical production of Wicked. TV: American Horror Story Season 11. Theatre: Grease (Eugene), 42nd Street (Ensemble), Shrek (Donkey). Tours: The Wizard of Oz (Tin Man). He is ready to share his joy of being on stage and thanks his strong support system for pushing him to follow his dreams. @_danterayvonne_
Timothe Bittle
(Drifters) is excited to be back on the Dutch Apple stage and tell this beautiful story! He was in Little Shop of Horrors as the voice of the plant, Audrey II. When not on stage he serves as company manager and assistant to the artistic producer here at Dutch Apple. Some of his favorite roles have been Mr. Henshaw in the National Tour of Finding Neverland, Billy Flynn in Chicago, Sebastian in The Little Mermaid, Lumière in Beauty and the Beast, Jim in Big River, and Frankenstein in Monsters Live Rock-n-Roll Show with Universal Studios Japan. Many thank you his mom for her continued love & support and to my DADT family!! @tlbittle
Hunter La Salle
(Righteous Brother/Barry US) is an actor/filmmaker based in New York City. He is so excited to be a part of his Dutch Apple debut in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical! Instagram: @hunter_la_salle
Nathan Roberts
(Low Righteous Brother/Don US) Previously with Prather: Elvis A Musical Revolution. Nathan is best known for his portrayal of Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash in various productions of Million Dollar Quartet throughout the US and the Seven Seas. Select MDQ: Norwegian Cruise Line, Meadow Brook Theatre, Phoenix Theatre Company, Maine State Music Theatre, Capital Repertory Theatre, Alpine Theatre Project, Surflight Theatre. Regional: West Side Story (Tony), 9 To 5 (Joe), Into The Woods (Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf). Much love to his *beautiful* wife, Kasie! REP: Resolute Artists Agency. NathanMichaelRoberts.com
Qawiyya Haqq
(Female Swing/Shirelles)
Kaise Buono
(Female Swing/US for Cynthia, Betty, Marilyn) Credits: Walt Disney World Entertainment, Million Dollar Quartet (Dyanne), 9 to 5 (Doralee), Shrek (Fiona), Young Frankenstein (Inga), Marvelous Wonderettes (Cindy Lou), Heartbreak Hotel (Ann-Margret/Priscilla Cover), Gilligan’s Island (Mary-Ann). BFA Musical Theatre - University of Tampa. Love always to her amazing husband, Nathan!
Devin Michael Leming
(Male Swing) is thrilled to be making his Dutch Apple debut after appearing at BroadwayPalm in All Shook Up. A recent graduate from the Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College, Devin is ready to support this incredible cast while bringing versatility and dedication to every role!
Ethan Achee
(Male Swing/Gerry US) is beyond thrilled to be in the Dutch Apple production of Beautiful! His credits at Houston Broadway Theatre include: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Frederic Charlus/Ensemble/ Phoebus Cover), American Psycho The Musical (Sean Bateman/Security Guard Lloyd/Dorsia Host), SHSU: Austen's Pride (George Wickham), Carrie (George), Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (Alfred), American Son (Officer Larkin), Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Ensemble/Anthony US). He would like to thank his family and friends for supporting his dream of performing, and most of all, God!
Bobby Guenther
(Don Kirshner) Bobby is thrilled to join the cast of Beautiful The Carole King Musical after recently appearing here in Pretty Woman! Bobby is an NYC based actor and coffee enthusiast. Favorite past credits include Mary Poppins, Jersey Boys, A Christmas Carol, and Noises Off. When not playing the fool, you can find Bobby walking obscene distances, enjoying the great outdoors, and drinking concerning amounts of caffeine. He'd like to thank his family and friends for their love and support. Proud Western Carolina Alum (Go Cats!) IG @bguenther_50. Always for you, Dad.