Valentine’s Day, Slow Burn Theatre Company invites audiences to celebrate love, friendship, and the power of music with Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, the Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning Broadway phenomenon, running Friday, February 14 through Sunday, March 1 in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts as part of MD Now® Slow Burn Theatre Company’s 2025/2026 season presented by United Community Bank, with additional support from Funding Arts Broward and the Broward Cultural Division.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical tells the inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable journey from teenage songwriter to one of the most influential artists in popular music history and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Before she was a chart-topping solo artist, King was writing hit songs that defined a generation, all while navigating love, loss, and self-discovery.
The musical features a book by Douglas McGrath, with words and music by the legendary songwriting teams Gerry Goffin & Carole King and Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil. The music is presented by arrangement with Sony Music Publishing, with orchestrations, vocal, and incidental music arrangements by Steve Sidwell, and additional arrangements by Jason Howland. The production is masterfully directed by Slow Burn’s Co-Founder Patrick Fitzwater.
“Carole King’s music has inspired generations, and this show tells the story behind the songs that touched so many hearts. Valentine’s is the perfect time to experience this journey of love, friendship, and unforgettable music,” says Patrick Fitzwater, Director.
Starring Monet Sabel* as Carole King, the production also features Milo Alosi* as Gerry Goffin, Nick Anastasia* as Barry Mann, Lindsey Corey* as Cynthia Weil, and Michael Dean Morgan* as Don Kirshner. The talented ensemble brings to life classic moments and unforgettable music, including hits such as “You’ve Got a Friend,” “One Fine Day,” “So Far Away,” “Take Good Care of My Baby,” “Up on the Roof,” “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” and “Natural Woman.”
Additional cast members include Aaron Atkinson, Jerel T. Brown, Mikayla Cohen*, Maya Cuevas, Tim Davis, Gabrielle Graham*, Logan Green, Jawan Hayes, Kristi Rose Mills, Colleen Pagano, Mikayla Queeley, Jermarcus Riggings, Lovell Rose and Lillie Eliza Thomas*, who together form a dynamic ensemble that brings the music and characters of the era to life.
The production features choreography by Cat Pagano and music direction by Gio Tio, with scenic design by Nikolas Serrano and costume coordination by Rick Peña. Eric Norbury provides lighting design, Dan Donato leads sound design, and wig design is crafted by Patrick Fitzwater and technical direction comes from Timothy S. Dickey. The stage management team includes Assistant Stage Manager Jolie Rubinchik* and Production Stage Manager Wilhelm Peters*.
Performance times vary with an open captioned performance on Sunday, February 22 at 2 p.m., in which spoken dialogue scrolls across a digital screen as the action takes place on stage.
Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Broward Center and The Parker. Buy tickets online at BrowardCenter.org, or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222; in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. Student & Teacher Rush tickets are available at the box office with valid ID—limit two per valid student ID, subject to availability. Beautiful is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
The MD Now® Slow Burn Theatre Company’s 2025/2026 season is proudly presented by United Community Bank, with additional major support from the Broward County Cultural Division, the Cultural Council of Greater Fort Lauderdale, and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. The season continues with Hairspray (April 11–26) and Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill (June 13–28). Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is generously supported by Funding Arts Broward.
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The Broward Center 2025/2026 season is supported by the Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, Spirit and Nicklaus Children’s Health System.
* Member of the Actors’ Equity Association (AEA).
About The Broward Center for the Performing Arts: One of America’s premier performing arts venues, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts presents more than 850 performances each year to more than 600,000 patrons, displaying a wide range of exciting cultural programming and events. Guest experiences at the Broward Center include the all-inclusive Spirit Club Level, the Nicklaus Children’s Health System Intermezzo Lounge, special events in the Huizenga Pavilion, and innovative classes and workshops for all ages at the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center. With one of the largest arts-in-education programs in the United States, the Broward Center serves more than 100,000 students annually. The Broward Center also manages The Parker, an iconic Fort Lauderdale venue, the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on the campus of Nova Southeastern University and the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in Miami-Dade County. The Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Inc. receives and maintains funds to sustain, develop and secure the future of the Broward Center. The Broward Center is located at 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale, FL. For more information, visit BrowardCenter.org.
About Slow Burn Theatre Company: Founded in 2009 by Patrick Fitzwater and Matthew Korinko, Slow Burn Theatre Company is one of South Florida’s leading professional musical theater organizations, celebrated for its bold productions and fearless creativity. With a mission to bring high-quality, thought-provoking, and entertaining performances to life, Slow Burn has earned a reputation for pushing boundaries and delivering dynamic interpretations of beloved musicals alongside lesser-known gems. Based at the Broward Center for the
Performing Arts, Slow Burn Theatre Company offers an extraordinary theatrical experience that combines impeccable artistry and an unparalleled commitment to storytelling. The company has grown exponentially over its history, evolving from an ambitious grassroots effort to a cornerstone of South Florida’s cultural scene, thanks to the dedication of its founders, talented artists, and loyal supporters.
Now in its 16th season, Slow Burn Theatre Company celebrates a legacy of innovation, resilience, and community connection. From intimate stages to grand productions, Slow Burn continues to inspire audiences with its passion for the arts and commitment to making theater accessible to all. For more information, visit Slow Burn Theatre Company’s website at http://slowburntheatre.org/.
