About The Show
Before she was hit-maker Carole King — she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success with Tapestry, Beautiful takes you back to where it all began and takes you on the ride of a lifetime.
Featuring such unforgettable classics as “You’ve Got a Friend”, “One Fine Day”, “So Far Away”,”Will You Love Me Tomorrow”, and “Natural Woman”; this Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning musical phenomenon is filled with the songs you remember and a story you’ll never forget.
The Cast
The WPPAC Mainstage is professionally, “self-produced” productions featuring union and non-union actors from Broadway, National Tours and Regional Theatres across the country. Created from scratch and staffed with professional directors and designers, these productions feature large LIVE orchestras and boast high-quality sets and costumes.
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Cast Bios
BRIANNA KOTHARI BARNES* (Carole King) is thrilled to reprise her dream role in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at WPPAC after her critically-acclaimed portrayal at The Maltz Jupiter Theatre. A professional songwriter, Brianna’s music is featured in the new musicals Walking With Bubbles (Drama Desk Nomination, Off-Broadway Alliance Award) and Rathskeller: A Musical Elixir, as well as her album, Hierophanies – all available on streaming platforms. She has performed at Florida Studio Theater, The John W. Engeman Theater, The Wick Theater, Theatre Aspen, and Capital Repertory Theater. Favorite roles include Louise (Gypsy), Lizzie (110 in the Shade), Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins), and Lucy in The National Tour of A Charlie Brown Christmas. Love and thanks to my husband, family, and teachers for their faith & support. www.brianna-barnes.com
LUCAS HINDS BABCOCK (Ensemble, Drifter) is thrilled to be making his WPPAC debut! Regional Credits include: Next to Normal at Round House Theatre; Grease, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and 9 to 5 at Clear Space Theatre Company; A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts; Mama’s Gonna Buy You(Reading) at Magic Theatre Company. Other Credits: Production Vocalist with Norwegian Cruise Lines. Proud graduate of Emerson College’s BFA program!
CONNOR BARR (Ensemble, Neil Sedaka, Righteous Brother, Barry u/s) is grateful to be returning to WPPAC after performing in Miss Saigon last year. National Tours: A Charlie Brown Christmas Live (Charlie Brown). New York Theatre: Forever Plaid (Jinx) (Plaza Theatricals), Little Women (Laurie) (Gallery Players). Regional: Cantaré on Holland America Cruise Line, The Rocky Horror Show (Frank N’ Furter) (Mountain Theatre Company), Big Fish (Will) (Austin Playhouse), Altar Boyz (Matthew) (Short North Stage), Sunday in the Park with George (Soldier) (ZACH Theatre). He holds a degree in Musical Theatre from The University of Texas at Austin. Thank you to Brian at Hell’s Kitchen Agency and Bobby at Bright Artists Management. Love to Mom, Keith, and T. IG: @connor_barr_
ANTHONY JOHN BOURRAY (Don Kirschner) is a native New Yorker who has been acting for over 30 years. Trained at Herbert Berghoff Studios In NYC. He has performed in many black box theater productions in NY, as well as straight play and musical productions. Past credits include: West Side Story (Lt. Shrank), The Argyle Theatre, Babylon NY, Mamma Mia (Sam Carmichael), Plazas Broadway, Elmont NY. Various roles in The Laramie Project, Alpha Theater, NYC, Never The Sinner (Bob Crowe), Broadhollow Theater, Plainview NY, The Birthday Boy (Thomas Fern), The Tank, NYC. He has also had many day player roles on most of the popular NY based soap opera shows in the 1990’s as well as lead and supporting roles on many NY local independent films.
JILLIAN BUTLER* (Cynthia Weil) is thrilled to be making her WPPAC debut! Nat’l Tours: Les Misérables (Cosette), Wicked (Glinda/Nessarose u/s), R+H Cinderella. Other Regional credits: Shrek (North Shore Music Theatre), A Christmas Story (Papermill Playhouse), The Summer Repertory Theatre (A Chorus Line, 9 to 5). Proud graduate of The Boston Conservatory BFA program. Licensed Esthetician. Many thanks and endless gratitude to my amazing team at DGRW, the creative team and my family. Much love to mom and dad. @jillian__butler
KIANA CLARKE (Ensemble, Shirelle, Lucille) is based in the Tri-State area and very excited to perform in BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical, her debut performance at WPPAC. Previously, she worked with Neil Goldberg performing as “Snow” in the International Tour of Pomp, Snow and CirQUEumstance. Regional: Footloose (Urleen/ Ariel u/s), Twelfth Night (Maria). Some of her favorite credits: Beauty and the Beast (Belle), By the Way, Meet Vera Stark (Vera Stark), Cabaret (Sally Bowles). She wants to thank her family, loved ones and management team at ShuShu Ent. for always supporting her craft. Psalm 46:5 @kianaclarke_
RANDIE FORD (Ensemble, Drifter) is very excited to make his White Plains Performing Arts Center debut! He has recently been seen in Black Rock Theatre’s production of Cinderella at Westport Country Playhouse, The Color Purple at The Umbrella Arts Center, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame at Firebird Pops Orchestra. He recently graduated from The Boston Conservatory for Musical Theatre and is an alumnus of The Interlochen Arts Academy theatre program. He would like to thank his family, his mother, and most importantly his dog Tedward, who he can’t wait to see after the show. @randieford
NAJEE GABAY-KNIGHT (Ensemble, Drifter) is very excited to be back at WPPAC. While away they have been teaching and opening shows. Their past shows consist of Hairspray, Sister Act, The Color Purple and many cabaret shows. They want to thank their family, friends (those here and no longer with us).
KAYLA GOINS (Ensemble, Shirelle, Little Eva) is a New York based performer. Credits: TV: Annie Live! /NBC (Orphan/ dance ensemble), Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Kayla recently performed in SUMMER: The Donna Summer musical on board the NCL PRIMA playing the role of Young Mary Ellen. Regional Theater: Theatre Aspen’s Gypsy (Dainty June). Select Theater: A Chorus Line (Connie), Mamma Mia (Dance Captain/ Ensemble), Nice Work… (Midge), Newsies (JoJo), Joseph… Dreamcoat (Ensemble), In The Heights (Ensemble) at the Count Basie Theatre. Kayla is overjoyed to be joining the cast of Beautiful!
CHARIS MICHELLE GULLAGE (Ensemble, Shirelle, Janelle, Dance Captain) is thrilled to be making her debut at White Plains Performing Arts, and to be a part of such an amazing project! Her recent credits include: Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Disco Donna) 2nd National Tour and Norwegian Cruise Lines, Sister Act (Tina/Deloris Understudy) Asia Tour, Hairspray (Swing) Australian Tour, and more! Huge thanks to Brian at HKA, her family, and her fiancé for their support!
KRISTIN BRIA HOPKINS (Ensemble, Shirelle) is excited to be making her WPPAC debut! Kristin’s notable performances include Thoroughly Modern Millie (Millie), Fame! (Carmen Diaz), Crowns (Wanda) (where she also served as the choreographer), and Spring Awakening (Ilse). William and Mary (B.A. Theatre and Government, J.D.). BroadwayCon Star to Be Finalist 2019. Practicing lawyer in the state of New York. Thank you Mommie and Collin. For Brum Brum and Tony. Hebrews 10:35-36. @kristin_bria.
DAN HOY* (Gerry Goffin) Broadway: Harmony (OBC – u/s Lesh, Harry, Bobby; Swing). Tour: Cats (Munkustrap). Off-Broadway: Between the Lines (u/s Oliver, Frump, Martin). Select Regional: Great Comet (Anatole), Carousel (Billy), Rock of Ages (Drew), Next to Normal (Gabe), Pippin (Pippin), The Last Five Year (Jamie), The Glass Menagerie (Jim), The Seagull (Trigorin). In concert, Dan has appeared internationally with programs ranging from solo shows at 54 Below to symphonic premieres at Carnegie Hall. In addition to public performances, Dan regularly works with acclaimed composers and writers in the development of new works. When not performing, Dan runs a private vocal studio out of NYC. Proud member of AEA and AGMA. BWMT 18’. Special thanks to Jules, the Hoy family, and UIA Talent. Web: www.danhoy.org | IG: @dan_jhoy
MICHELLE JENNINGS (Genie Klein) WPPAC debut! Off-Broadway: Jane Eyre (Mrs. Fairfax) Fairfax Theatre at St. Jean’s, A Sketch of New York (Diva/Executive) Producers Club, and Mike and Mindy’s Wild Weekend Jam (Donatella) Players Theatre. Regionally, she was The Prom (Dee Dee) Media Theatre, PA; Titanic (Ida) Milwaukee Rep; Ariel in Grumpy Old Men (Ariel) Fireside Theatre, WI; and The Sound of Music (Mother Abbess) Black Rock Theatre, CT. Michelle played Thjodhild in the film, Freydis and Gudrid, releasing in 2024; and Pamela Hamilton-Ford in Divas Unleashed – The Benefit, which she co-wrote. Thanks to my amazing husband, Tom! @michellejenningssings
STAVROS KOUMBAROS* (Barry Mann) is thrilled to be making his White Plains debut alongside this amazing cast. Credits include Les Miserables (Joly, u/s Marius), Titanic (Fleet), Mamma Mia (Eddie), and Jesus Christ Superstar (Jesus), and a 2023 Lotte Lenya Finalist. Many thanks to his family, his biggest and best supporters. @stavros.koumbaros
KATHERINE LINDSLEY (Ensemble, Betty, Cynthia u/s) is beyond thrilled to return to WPPAC after making her NYC theatre debut as Anya in Anastasia. A recent graduate of the Institute for American Musical Theater, other recent credits include: NEWSIES (Dutch Apple), JERSEY BOYS (Fulton Theatre), & Murder on the Orient Express (Broadway Palm). She would like to thank Michele Cavallero, Bradley Dean, Michael Minarik, Dean Sobon, Stephen Ferri, and her parents for buying her Carole King’s Tapestry on vinyl! www.kathlindsley.com
NICHOLAS J. REESE (Swing) is a New York-based actor originally from Wichita, KS. Previous credits include: New York: Thrill Me (Little Red Light Theatre). Regional: Sharon Playhouse, Music Theatre Wichita, Alhambra Theatre & Dining. Endless thanks to Chondra and team at FSE, WPPAC for this opportunity, and his friends, family and Ethan for their endless support. www.nicholasjreese.com @nicholasjreese
BROOKE SMITH (Swing) recently performed as Olive Ostrovsky in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Carol King in Beautiful: The Carol King Musical, and Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz at Curtain Call in Stamford, CT. Other credits include West Side Story (Anita), Les Miserables (Fantine), and The Marriage Fool (Susan). Special thanks to Mom, Dad, Heather and Will.
COLIN SULLIVAN (Ensemble, Nick, Righteous Brother) Born and raised in Wisconsin, with a BFA Musical Theatre from UW-Stevens Point, Colin is thrilled to be making his White Plains Debut with this amazing group of artists. He’d like to take a moment and thank you for joining us and supporting live theatre. Thank you always to Gaby, my family, and FSE! @thecolinsullivan
ALLI SUTTON (Ensemble, Marilyn, Carole u/s) is so happy to make her White Plains Performing Arts Center debut in Beautiful! She is a BFA MT graduate of Point Park University. Recent credits include Stages on Broadway at Curtain Up! and Lincoln Center’s Next:Gen. Huge thanks to Brian at HKA, as well as her friends and family for their endless support. For Mom, always! @_allisutton
EPHRAIM TAKYI (Ensemble, Drifter) is thrilled to be performing with White Plains Performing Arts Center for the first time! He is originally from Alexandria, Virginia and recently graduated from the College of William and Mary. Some regional credits include Orpheus in Eurydice (Weathervane Theatre) and Jetsam in The Little Mermaid (Tibbits Opera House). He is extremely grateful to his family and friends for all their support and hopes to make them proud 🙂 @ephraimtak
Actors and Stage Managers appear through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
