*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *Contact:* Chagrin Valley Little Theatre Phone: (440) 247-8955 Email: cvlt@cvlt.org Website: www.cvlt.org Chagrin Valley Little Theatre Invites You To 'Feel The Earth Move' With "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" *Tony and Grammy Award-Winning Bio-Musical Takes the Stage March 27 through April 19* *CHAGRIN FALLS, OH* — *Chagrin Valley Little Theatre (CVLT)* is proud to present the inspiring true story of a music legend in *Beautiful: The Carole King Musical*. Running from *March 27 through April 19, 2026*, this production takes audiences on an unforgettable journey through the life of one of the most prolific and beloved songwriters in history. The show features a book by Douglas McGrath, and words and music by Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Barry Mann, and Cynthia Weil. *Beautiful* tells the story of Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom, beginning with her early days as a Brooklyn teenager striving to sell her songs. The musical follows her breakthrough as a chart-topping solo artist with the iconic album *Tapestry*, while exploring the creative energy of the legendary Brill Building era. Audiences will witness her collaborations and friendly rivalries with fellow songwriting giants Gerry Goffin, Cynthia Weil, and Barry Mann as they churned out hits for the biggest names in music. Directed by *Molly Cornwell*, with music direction by *David W. Coxe* and choreography by *Kenya Woods*, the production features a dazzling soundtrack of timeless classics. The score includes beloved hits such as “I Feel the Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “You've Got a Friend,” and “Will You Love Me Tomorrow”. The CVLT production stars *Leah Saltzer* as Carole King, *Sam Bartlett* as Gerry Goffin, *James Johnston* as Barry Mann, and *Alex Petsche* as Cynthia Weil. They are joined by a talented supporting cast including *Lesley Geldart* as Genie Klein and *William Bennett* as Don Kirschner, alongside a vibrant 18-member ensemble portraying iconic groups like The Drifters and The Shirelles, backed by a live 11-piece band. *Beautiful: The Carole King Musical* is a celebration of resilience, passion, and the power of finding your own voice. *Performance Schedule and Ticket Information:* - *Dates:* March 27 – April 19, 2026. - *Times:* Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM; Sunday matinees on March 29, April 12, and April 19 at 2:00 PM. - *Location:* 40 River Street, Chagrin Falls, OH. - *Tickets:* $24 for regular admission; $21 for seniors, students, and military personnel. This production is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Tickets can be purchased online at CVLT.org, by calling the Box Office at (440) 247-8955 (Tuesday through Friday, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM), or at the door starting two hours before each performance. CVLT suggests arriving as early as possible to secure parking. *ABOUT CHAGRIN VALLEY LITTLE THEATRE:* Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, now in its 96th Season, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded through individual and corporate contributions. Our programming is made possible in part by the citizens of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga County Arts and Culture and by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically. *###*