From the soundtrack of a generation comes Carole King – The Songbook of Her Life paying tribute to the life and music of this remarkable woman, touring nationally throughout May and June 2016.
In 2013, Carole King, legendary songwriter and performer took Australia by storm during her Natural Woman Tour. With 118 pop hits in the Billboard Top 100 Charts, winning four Grammy Awards in one year and selling more than 25 million units of her smash hit album, Tapestry earning her superstar status, Carole King is arguably the most successful female songwriter of all time.
Now touring nationally, Carole King – The Songbook of Her Life pays tribute to and celebrates the life and music of this remarkable woman in a two hour spectacular concert which will have you laughing and crying as the songs of this multi-award winning artist come to life on stage.
Jam-packed with 32 of Carole’s greatest hits, including some of her legendary demos, you will be captivated by the magic of the melodies and the timeless nature of the songs from this chart-topping music legend.
Featuring the powerhouse vocals of Michelle Brasier, Jessica Papst and Erin Herrmann Young and backed by the fabulous pop rock sounds of the Wonderland Avenue Band, you will be taken on a journey through her many albums, including Tapestry and beyond.
Presented as a narrative concert filled with engaging stories of King’s life, Carole King – The Songbook of Her Life is directed and choreographed by Jeremy Hitman with musical direction from Shanon Whitlock – whose arrangements are simply brilliant and complex given that the show covers 50 years of King’s songwriting, including Broadway Musical Beautiful, along with You’ve Got A Friend, Natural Woman, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, I Feel the Earth Move, It’s Too Late, Hard Rock Cafe and many more from King’s staggering catalogue.
Produced by JTM Productions who brought to the stage, California Dreaming – The Music of the Mamas and Papas, Carole King – The Songbook of Her Life is a must see show for lovers of great music and those who appreciate the superstar that is Carole King.
For more information and performance dates, visit: Carole King – The Songbook of Her Life for details.
Image: Michelle Brasier, Jessica Papst and Erin Herrmann Young feature in Carole King – The Songbook of Her Life (supplied)