NEW YORK, April 4 (UPI) -- Carol King saw Beautiful for the first time on Thursday, and helped raise $30,000 for charity during her appearance.
The 72-year-old star surprised the Beautiful cast and crew when she attended the Broadway musical for the very first time. The production is based on King's life and music, and many have wondered if the singer would show up after she expressed reluctance to see the show. Beautiful tells the story of her 1971 album, Tapestry, which was recorded during a difficult period in her life.