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• May 7, 2024 - May 19, 2024

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Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of Carole King, from her early days as a Brooklyn teenager (named Carol Klein) struggling to enter the record business to her years spent as a chart-topping music legend.  

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After 6 years and 2400 performances on Broadway, Beautiful , the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical will play its final performance this October. Don’t miss your last chance to thrill to the inspiring true story of one woman’s remarkable journey from teenage songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. From the string of pop classics she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, chart-busting success with Tapestry, Beautiful takes you back to where it all began – and takes you on the ride of a lifetime. Featuring over two dozen pop classics, including “You’ve Got a Friend,” “One Fine Day,” “Up on the Roof,” “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” and “Natural Woman,” this crowd-pleasing international phenomenon is filled with the songs you remember – and a story you’ll never forget.

"'Beautiful' is a joyous celebration! Douglas McGrath's smart, well-crafted, and funny book cleverly threads together a memorable catalog of early rock hits. " Entertainment Weekly Thom Geier

"Carole King fans will love it! With Marc Bruni's crisp direction and Josh Prince's precision choreography, the song hits segue seamlessly on Derek McLane's grid set - from drab office to glittery concert stage - with the efficiency of one of librettist Doug McGrath's snappy lines." Newsday Steve Parks

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Broadway/ First National Tour:  Beautiful ; Betty/Ensemble. Regional:  Million Dollar Quartet  (Chicago); u/s Dyanne. Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre-  Les Mis ; Madame Thenardier.  Shrek ; Dragon. Select Chicago credits: Bohemian Theatre Ensemble;  Parade , Lucille (Non-eq Jeff nomination) The Hypocrites;  Into the Woods , Cinderella/ Rapunzel. Haven Theatre;  The Wedding Singer , Holly. Paramount Theatre;  Fiddler on the Roof , ensemble. Illinois Wesleyan University SoTA Alum. Proudly represented by Stewart Talent Chicago.  Many thanks to the  Beautiful  creative team and her superhero agents Jim and Sam. As always, for Mom and Dad.

Cory Jeacoma is stoked to be making his debut as the final Gerry on Broadway. He recently was a part of the world premiere of  My Very Own British Invasion  at Papermill as well as playing Bob Gaudio in the original cast of  Jersey Boys off-Broadway at New World Stages. Thank you to everyone who has pushed me along the way, Stephen Kopel, Buchwald, Pace MT, my incredible family and my girls, Beth and Jessie. 

Jessica Keenan Wynn is thrilled to be back on Broadway in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical . She recently wrapped filming Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again , playing Young Tanya in the prequel/sequel due in theaters July 2018. She made her NY debut in the cult-classic adaptation of Heathers , starring as Heather Chandler at New World Stages. Previous productions include: Les Misérables (25th Anniversary Tour), Hairspray (Hollywood Bowl), and Roger Bean’s Life Could Be A Dream . Jessica has participated in many readings, workshops, and demos for new musicals. Film:  Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again and The Mimic . TV credits: The Knick, Forever, Billions, Mysteries of Laura and her proudest The Golden Girls .

Ben Jacoby makes his Broadway debut in Beautiful. He was seen on the national tour of Cameron Mackintosh’s re-imagined, 25th anniversary production of The Phantom of the Opera (Raoul, original cast). Regional credits include  Sense and Sensibility (Milwaukee Rep.), Love’s Labour’s Lost (Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey), South Pacific , 9 to 5 (Marriott Lincolnshire), Richard III, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Merry Wives of Windsor (Utah Shakespeare Festival), The Glass Menagerie (Weston Playhouse, Gulfshore Playhouse), The Light in the Piazza (Maine State). He's also been seen on TV's The Good Wife . Ben holds an MFA in Acting from the University of California, Irvine and is a proud graduate of Denison University.

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Beautiful is the inspiring true story of Carole King's remarkable journey from teenage songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing solo album, 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,” "Take Good Care of My Baby," "Up on the Roof," "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling," "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!

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Beautiful – The Carole King Musical

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Follow the inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom—from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history.

Dec. 14, 2021 - Jan. 2, 2022

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Long before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend and 2015 Kennedy Center Honoree, she was Carol Klein, Brooklyn girl with passion and chutzpah. She fought her way into the record business as a teenager and, by the time she reached her 20s, had the husband of her dreams and a flourishing career writing hits for the biggest acts in rock ’n roll. But it wasn’t until her personal life began to crack that she finally managed to find her true voice.

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical tells the Tony ® and Grammy ® -winning inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation.

Featuring a stunning array of beloved songs written by Gerry Goffin/Carole King and Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil—including “I Feel the Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “You've Got a Friend,” and the title song— Beautiful took home two 2014 Tony Awards ® , as well as a 2015 Grammy ® for Best Musical Theater Album, and features a book by Tony ® and Academy Award ® -nominated writer Douglas McGrath with direction by Marc Bruni and choreography by Josh Prince.

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James Taylor, Carole King announce reunion tour dates

In the four decades since James Taylor and Carole King helped launch each other's storied careers, the notion of someday recapturing that magic never completely faded.

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In the four decades since James Taylor and Carole King helped launch each other’s storied careers, the notion of someday recapturing that magic never completely faded.

“Every time we would run into each other at a benefit or at an event … we’d say we have to get the band back together, get that band back together and do some touring before the chance slips away,” Taylor said in a recent interview.

On Monday, Taylor and King announced dates for the U.S. leg of their much-anticipated “Troubadour Reunion” tour. The tour, marking the 40th anniversary of the pair’s breakthrough shows, will launch May 7 in Portland, Ore.

As previously announced, the tour will begin overseas in Melbourne, Australia, on March 26.

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“In a sense we started our solo careers sharing a band, sharing a stage, we did a show at the Troubadour in Los Angeles that really sort of broke both of us out of the box and established our careers,” Taylor said.

King played on Taylor’s 1970 “Sweet Baby James” album and Taylor on King’s 1971 “Tapestry” album.

“We started performing, originally she was in my band, and then I increasingly encouraged her to sing her own songs,” said Taylor. “She was used to being a writer, and to having other people do her tunes.”

King, in fact, had already written 22 Top 40 hits, including Aretha Franklin’s “(You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman.”

“Tapestry,” released in 1971, sold more than 25 million copies worldwide and made King the first woman to win four Grammys in a single year.

Taylor, 61, has won five Grammys during his career. Both Taylor and King, 67, are members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

The idea for a reunion tour had been brewing for years, Taylor said.

“Finally, two years ago we played at a sort of anniversary celebration for (the Troubadour), with the original band and that was so great we decided to take it on the road.”

The tour will reunite not only Taylor and King, but key members of their original band, including guitarist Danny Kortchmar, drummer Russ Kunkel and bassist Lee Sklar.

While the shows will be at larger venues such as the Hollywood Bowl or Madison Square Garden, the performers hope to recapture at least some of the intimacy of those early Troubadour days, in part by staging the concerts in the round. Taylor said he and King will remain on the stage together throughout the show.

“I think we’ll do two sets, both of us will be on stage the whole time, either singing backup for each or playing behind the other. We’ll sort of skip back and forth, do a song of hers, a song of mine, but we’ll stay on the stage,” he said.

“It’s just going to be a blast.”

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Book by DOUGLAS MCGRATH · Words and Music by GERRY GOFFIN & CAROLE KING, BARRY MANN & CYNTHIA WEIL Music by Arrangement with Sony/ATV Music Publishing

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The inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable journey from a teenage songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. From the pop classics King wrote for singers from Aretha Franklin to James Taylor, to her own chart-busting success as a solo artist, BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL takes you on the ride of a lifetime. Featuring over two dozen hits, including “One Fine Day,” “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” and “Natural Woman,” this Broadway celebration is filled with the songs you remember and a story you’ll never forget!

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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Music + Lyrics By Gerry Goffin & Carole King, Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil

Book By Douglas McGrath

Directed By Michael Barnard

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From young songwriter to Rock and Roll Hall of Famer… are you ready to feel the earth move with the incredible true story?

Before Carole King became one of the most successful solo artists in popular music, she was Carol Klein, a Brooklyn teenager striving to make it in the record business. By her 20s, King was composing for the biggest acts on the radio, despite her love life crumbling. Fortunately, that’s when she finally discovered her own voice behind the microphone. With classics like “You’ve Got a Friend,” “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” “Up on the Roof,” and “Natural Woman,” audiences will feel nostalgic, inspired, and some kind of wonderful.

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Since writing her first number 1 hit “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” at the tender age of 17, Carole King has arguably become the most celebrated and iconic singer/songwriter of all time.

Carole wrote "Will You Love Me Tomorrow for The Shirelles with then-husband Gerry Goffin. The dozens of chart hits Goffin & King wrote during this period have become part of music legend, including “Take Good Care Of My Baby” (Bobby Vee, 1961), “The Loco-Motion” (Little Eva, 1962), “Up On The Roof” (The Drifters, 1962), “Chains” (The Cookies, 1962; The Beatles, 1963), “One Fine Day” (The Chiffons, 1963), “Hey Girl” (Freddie Scott, 1963), “I’m Into Something Good” (Herman’s Hermits, 1964), “Just Once In My Life” (with Phil Spector for The Righteous Brothers, 1965), and “Don’t Bring Me Down” (The Animals, 1966).

In 1960 Carole made her solo debut with a song called “Baby Sittin’” and, two years later, her demo of “It Might As Well Rain Until September” made the Top 25 in the United States, climbing all the way to No. 3 on the British chart. In 1967 Goffin and King’s “Natural Woman”
was immortalized by Aretha Franklin. To date, more than 400 of her compositions have been recorded by more than 1,000 artists, resulting in 100 hit singles.

Carole's many late-career achievements include a 50th anniversary Troubadour reunion run 
with James Taylor that became the RIAA gold- certified Live At The Troubadour , inspiring the pair’s 60-concert Troubadour Reunion world tour in 2010. The Troubadour shows also inspired the Morgan Neville-directed feature-length documentary Troubadours: Carole King/James Taylor & The Rise Of The Singer-Songwriter , and premiered on PBS’ American Masters in 2011 shortly after being released on DVD.

Carole published her memoir, A Natural Woman, in 2012, which debuted on The New York Times best-seller list at number six and prompted Vanity 
  Fair to say, “America is having a Carole King moment."

In January 2014, Carole was honored as MusiCares Person Of The Year and a special gala was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center in which several of today’s most popular artists, including Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, and Kacey Musgraves, performed many of her classics. To end the night, Carole herself came out to perform “Home Again”, “Jazzman”, and “Sweet Seasons”/”Hey Girl” with James Taylor; after all these years, she proved that she could still captivate an entire audience.

On July 3, 2016, Carole returned to the UK stage for the first time in 27 years to perform Tapestry in full at a sold-out performance at Londone's Hyde Park during the BST Festival.  The 65,000+ audience spanned multiple generations and showed the power and timelessness of Carole's music.

In 2019, she performed at the national "A Capitol Fourth" concert in Washington D.C. and at the Global Citizen Festival in New York's Central Park, and presented the Artist of the Decade Award to Taylor Swift at the American Music Awards.

In 2021, Carole was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame a second time, becoming the first person to be inducted separately as a songwriter and a performing artist.

In 2021, Carole wrote a new song, "Here I Am (Singing My Way Home)" with Jennifer Hudson and Jamie Hartman, for Hudson's star turn as Aretha Franklin in the biopic 'Respect.' The film aso includes Hudson's bravura performance of the Goffin/King song "(You Make Me Feel) Like a Natural Woman," the 1967 hit credited as cementing Franklin's status as a superstar.

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Wed, may 08, 2024, $20.00 - $36.00, the carole king & james taylor story.

Following a critically acclaimed sell out run at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Carole King & James Taylor Story takes you on an incredible journey through the career of the six-time Grammy Award winner and twenty-time platinum hit maker Carole King and five-time Grammy Award winner & folk legend James Taylor.

This new “show-umentary” format gives a fascinating insight into the lives behind the music.

Featuring passionate renditions of Fire and Rain, Sweet Baby James, I Feel the Earth Move, Natural Woman, You’ve Got a Friend and many more this astonishing back catalogue is realized with authenticity by Phoebe Katis and Dan Clews, both well established artists in their own right.

“both guitar and voice took these fans back to The Troubadour in 1970” ****  BroadwayBaby 2017 

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The soundtrack of a generation inspired this BROADWAY SMASH HIT! A HUGE CAST of 29 singers and dancers bring many of Carole King’s GREATEST HITS to life in a triumphant CELEBRATION! For nearly six years, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical thrilled Broadway audiences with the inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable journey from teenage songwriter to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame music legend. As a woman in the music industry, King broke barriers and became one of the most prolific songwriters of our time!

Carole King wrote hits for the biggest music acts from The Shirelles to The Righteous Brothers – then recorded her Grammy-winning masterpiece, TAPESTRY. The musical takes you on a joy-filled, emotional ride of a lifetime! Featuring over two dozen hits including “One Fine Day,” “The Locomotion,” “So Far Away,” “Natural Woman,” “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin,’” and “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” this TONY and GRAMMY-WINNING musical is filled with the songs you remember and a story you’ll never forget.

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Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING STORY at Argenta Contemporary Theatre

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Big things are happening at the newly christened Argenta Contemporary Theater, 405 Main St, in North Little Rock, and it is no surprise that they had another sold out hit, this time with BEAUTIFUL: THE Carole King STORY, which ran from April 17-27. In fact, it was so popular that they added extra seats, and it still wasn’t enough. Because Director and Producer Vincent Insalaco combined this fabulous era of music with my favorite Central Arkansas performers, it was no wonder why this show went straight to number one.  

With Book by Douglas McGrath , BEAUTIFUL is a jukebox musical that steps into Carole King ’s life around the age of 16 (1958), through the time she comes back to New York for her debut at Carnegie Hall (1971). In between this timeline, Carol ( Jessica Lauren Mylonas) writes for Don Kirshner (Larry Lapaglia), meets and falls in love with fellow songwriter Gerry Goffin ( Craig Wilson ), becomes besties and competes with Cynthia Weil (Bridget Davis) and Barry Mann ( Skye Scott ), has babies, writes a ton of hits, gets a divorce, and creates Tapestry that wins her a Grammy.  

Watching these performers sing song after song was so much fun. Mylonas had radiant joy shining through her eyes and portrayed Carole with feminism strength during the struggles. So, maybe she wasn’t really playing the piano. It didn’t matter. Her skill of captivating the audience while she was singing compensated for the silent prop. 

Wilson did an excellent job at portraying a selfish, unstable partner for Carole. You could tell from his coolness at school that he was going to be trouble. Wilson and Mylonas worked well as a duo, and when Gerry had a nervous breakdown, we had mixed feelings. Do we feel sorry for him? Do we hope Carole leaves him? Wilson made it hard for the audience to hate Gerry completely. 

Davis and Scott were adorable in their pairing. Their chemistry was undeniable, however, being a real-life married couple may have something to do with that. Davis portrayed Cynthia as a strong, independent woman who was determined to succeed in a male-dominated industry. Scott’s Mann had us cracking up with his neurosis and insecurity. It was classic opposites attract type of relationship, and they made it work.  

I don’t want to leave out Lapaglia and Kathryn Pryor as Carole’s mom Genie Klein. Throughout the musical it was made known that Carole’s father was not in the picture, so it was heartwarming that Lapaglia seemed like a father figure in her life. Lapaglia gave off steady strength that was felt in the audience. Pryor’s Genie was also a caring support for Carole, and we all loved her every time she entered the scene. I am confident in stating that Pryor is beloved by all. She has that star quality that makes you light up when she’s on stage.    

The music, of course, was a major focal point of the story. The two writing pairs wrote so many songs......Some Kind of Wonderful, Take Good Care of My Baby, Up On The Roof, On Broadway, The Locomotion, You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling, Pleasant Valley Sunday...and so much more. The ensemble performed as The Drifters, The Shirelles, Little Eva, Righteous Brothers, Neil Sedaka and all of the other stars that graced the radio with their songs. The cast shimmied and swayed from one song to another, and all ages in the audience were having a blast with it.  

My co-writer Jim Allen said, “Even at first glance of the set, I felt like I was in the 60’s thanks to set designer Nicholas Bius. Costume designer Shelly Hall did excellent work ensuring every item fit the era, from the clothes and hairstyles down to the shoes and handbags.  The cast selection was fantastic and complimented each other amazingly. Even the members of the Drifters and the Shirelles seemed as though they had been together for years.” 

Fun was had by all, but that is normal when coming to The Argenta. This summer ACT will be focusing on their summer education classes and will present GREASE in July. I’ve seen the cast list, and I’m excited. For more information, visit their website at https://argentacontemporarytheatre.org . 

As always, I want to thank the amazing Warren McCullough for these fabulous pictures and my friend Bob Blevins for taking time out of the VIP section to say hi to me.  

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Carole king , the chart-topping music legend, was an ordinary girl with an extraordinary talent..

She fought her way into the record industry as a teenager and sold her first hit, ‘Will You Love Me Tomorrow’ , when she was just seventeen. By the time she was twenty she was writing number ones for the biggest acts in rock ‘n’ roll, including  The   Drifters ,  The Shirelles , Aretha Franklin and  The   Monkees . But her greatest challenge was to find her own voice and finally step into the spotlight.

BEAUTIFUL is the untold story of Carole King’s journey from schoolgirl to superstar.  From her relationship with husband and song-writing partner Gerry Goffin, their close friendship and playful rivalry with fellow song-writing duo Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, to her remarkable rise to stardom.

along the way, Carole King became one of the most successful solo acts,

And wrote the soundtrack to a generation..

Scroll down to discover more of the amazing story of Carole King and her music

9th February, 1943

Carol Joan Klein (Carole King) is born

August 1959

Carole King marries song-writing partner Gerry Goffin

Carole King and Gerry Goffin had their first number one hit with ‘Will You Love Me Tomorrow’, recorded by The Shirelles. The song was also the first number one hit by a black girl group.

King and Goffin are signed to Don Kirshner’s Aldon Music Empire based at 1650 Broadway, where they meet life-long friends, fellow song-writing team Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, and write a string of classic hits for some of the biggest acts in rock n roll.

Bobby Vee reaches number one in the Billboard charts with ‘Take Good Care of My Baby’

Little Eva, King and Goffin’s former babysitter, reaches number one with ‘Locomotion’

The Monkees reach number three with King and Goffin penned hit ‘Pleasant Valley Sunday’

King and Goffin divorce. King moves to Laurel Canyon, LA, to further pursue her solo career alongside fellow musicians such as James Taylor and Joni Mitchell.

Carole King releases her first solo album, Writer , which peaked at number 84 in the Billboard charts.

Carole King meets artist and lyricist Toni Stern in LA, where they write the number one hit ‘It’s Too Late’

Carole King releases Tapestry , which held the Billboard number one for fifteen consecutive weeks, and remained on the charts for nearly six years. The album collected four Grammy Awards, including; Album of the Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, Record of the Year and Song of the Year.

Goffin and King are inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Goffin and King are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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Star Wars Day, Monster Jam and Motley Crue. Things to do in Philadelphia this weekend.

By Jessica MacAulay , CBS News Philadelphia Staff

Updated on: May 3, 2024 / 12:10 PM EDT / CBS Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- We've enjoyed some warmer days this week , but there's a cooldown on the way for the Philadelphia area this weekend, possibly even some showers. Don't worry, though, we have you covered with some events you can enjoy rain or shine: a Star Wars-themed haunted house, monster trucks, a Harry Potter-themed drag brunch, concerts and musicals. 

We hope you enjoy your weekend, but most importantly, "may the 4th be with you." 

Beautiful - The Carole King Musical

It's time to grab your tickets because " Beautiful - The Carole King Musical " is on its way out of Philadelphia's Walnut Street Theatre. Get to know the legendary singer/songwriter Carole King in a way you haven't before. 

"Beautiful - The Carole King Musical" takes you from King's early days in the music industry, to her collaborations on songs with musical icons like James Taylor and Aretha Franklin, all the way to her time as a solo performer. This musical runs for two hours and 25 minutes and is only in town until Sunday, May 5.

You'll be singing from the audience as you relive King's incredible hits throughout the decades. Tickets for Friday's 8 p.m. show start at $87 .

Star Wars Day movie marathon in Philadelphia area

Calling all Jedis and Siths. The force is awakening in the Philadelphia area for  Star Wars  Day, so get ready to be transported to a galaxy far, far away with a movie marathon of the entire epic saga.

The complete Skywalker Saga returns to the theaters to celebrate May 4, with all nine movies being released on the big screen beginning at 8 p.m. May 3. The celebration also occurs during the 25th anniversary of "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace."

For a more intense Star Wars outing this weekend, try  May the 4th Corrupt You , "a high-intensity horror experience," Saturday from 7-9:30 p.m. at Lincoln Mill Haunted House in Philadelphia.

Sing Us Home festive in Manayunk

Philadelphia-bred singer/songwriter  Dave Hause's Sing Us Home music festival  to Venice Island in Manayunk returns for a second year this weekend. The independent music festival "celebrates the talent and spirit of Philadelphia," according to its website .

Last year, Hause told CBS Philadelphia he and his brother, Tim Hause, wanted " to make our own thing in the city we grew up in ."

The festival will feature music, local food and drink, tattoos and more.

Hause will perform all three days - on Sunday, his punk band The Loved Ones reunite and play their first show since 2016.

Laura Jane Grace, The Jayhawks, Sarah Shook and the Disarmers and Amythyst Kiah will also play at the festival.

The festival offers weekend passes, two-day passes and single-day passes on its website.

Social Distortion and Bad Religion at The Filmore Philadelphia

The Fillmore Philadelphia will welcome punk bands Social Distortion and Bad Religion on Sunday night.

Social Distortion is back touring after frontman  Mike Ness' was diagnosed with tonsil cancer  last year. Ness shared positive news about his battle  late last year and the band is back to playing shows this year.

Doors open at 7 p.m. at The Fillmore; the concert is sold out but there are some Verified Resale Tickets available on Live Nation  and tickets are available on websites like StubHub, SeatGeek, etc.

Phillies vs. San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park

The Phillies return home this weekend from a West Coast trip by welcoming the San Francisco Giants to Citizens Bank Park for a four-game series.

First up is a Friday night game with Aaron Nola scheduled to start. On Saturday, kids 14 and younger get an IBEW Local 96 Alec Bohm T-shirt .

The series concludes with the Phillies' first appearance on Sunday Night Baseball this season. The Phils will celebrate Mother's Day by handing out ladies' bucket hats to all women 15 and over.

Monster Jam at Lincoln Financial Field

Monster trucks will take over Lincoln Financial Field Saturday at 1 p.m. for  Monster Jam . These trucks weigh 12,000 pounds each and participate in several contests including racing, a donut competition and a freestyle competition.

Tickets for this family-friendly event start at $26 .

Mötley Crüe in Atlantic City

Mötley Crüe  will be at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City with Tommy Conwell & The Young Rumblers this weekend. The shows are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. 

Tickets are available through Ticketmaster starting at $69.

Big Wig Harry Potter Brunch: The Ultimate Drag Experience

Punchline Philly in Fishtown is hosting  Big Wig Harry Potter Brunch:  The Ultimate Drag Experience Saturday at noon, promising the city's "finest drag performers [and] a brunch you will never forget." The bar opens at 10:30 a.m. 

Tickets for this 18+ event are $30.75 each . 

Outdoor activities at Fairmount Park

The Fairmount Park Conservancy is hosting several events this weekend in the park. 

Check out this week’s upcoming events and volunteer opportunities! EVENTS Tue, 4/30 | 5 - 7:30 PM Reimagining the Welsh... Posted by Fairmount Park Conservancy on  Monday, April 29, 2024

On Friday at 7:30 p.m., bring a blanket to the John Welsh Memorial Fountain in West Fairmount Park for a screening of Toy Story 4 in partnership with Please Touch Museum , along with snacks from local food trucks.

Head to the Belmont Plateau Cross Country Course Saturday at 9:30 a.m. for a Trolley Trail Tree Tour, a "tree-mendous" hike, where you can learn about some of the park's trees.

Start your Sunday morning with Yoga in the Park at 10 a.m. Led by  Tula Yoga Philly , the class meets at Lemon Hill Mansion.

Learn more about these events on the Fairmount Park Conservancy website .

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Jessica MacAulay is a digital producer for CBSPhiladelphia.com. Jessica started out her career in broadcast journalism originally as an intern for CBS Philadelphia. She covers breaking news, local community and crime stories.

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