You’ve Still Got A Friend: A Musical Tribute to the Lives & Friendship of Carole King & James Taylor Embarks on Tour
The performers of You've Still Got a Friend™ at Theatre By The Sea. Photo by Michael Derr
I’ve always had great admiration for both artists, but learning how their friendship influenced one another’s music gave me an even deeper appreciation for them.”
NEW YORK , NY, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- After a record-breaking debut in August of this year at Theatre By The Sea in Wakefield, Rhode Island, GFour Productions is thrilled to announce the world premiere tour of You've Still Got A Friend: A Musical Tribute to the Lives & Friendship of Carole King & James Taylor. The multi-city tour will kick-off in New Philadelphia, OH, on January 24, 2027, making stops in venues across North America. More cities will be added soon. For more information, visit www.youvestillgotafriend.com. — Seth Greenleaf, Producer & Director
This concert event weaves together iconic songs and heartfelt performances with the stories behind the music that celebrates the friendship and collaboration of Carole King and James Taylor. This nostalgic, feel-good tribute to the lives of two legendary artists features beloved favorites like “Fire and Rain,” “Beautiful,” “Sweet Baby James,” and “I Feel the Earth Move.” Audiences are invited into an evening of timeless songwriting and storytelling, highlighting the joy, warmth, and tenderness of a remarkable friendship and the music it inspired.
Bill Hanney, owner and producer of Theatre by the Sea is proud to have hosted the first performances over the summer. He states, "You've Still Got A Friend has been the highest-grossing world premiere in our theatre’s 93-year history and was absolutely loved by audiences and critics alike. The road is getting a real treat with this one!”
Broadway World praised the show as a “Once-in-a-lifetime musical experience!” while the Boston Globe described the show as “A tribute concert with benefits”.
You’ve Still Got A Friend is conceived and directed by three-time Tony Award-winning producer Seth Greenleaf. “I’ve always had great admiration for both artists, but learning how their friendship influenced one another’s music gave me an even deeper appreciation for them. This concert is a celebration of that music and the joy it has brought to generations.” The creative team includes scenic and lighting design by Alex Perry, sound design by David Lanza, original scenic artwork by Danielle Rose Fisher and video design by Ben Auxier.
The 2027 tour route follows:
Jan 24 New Philadelphia, OH | Performing Arts Center - Kent State University Tuscarawas
Jan 26 Utica, NY | The Stanley Theatre
Jan 28 Lancaster, PA | American Music Theater
Jan 29 Waterbury, CT | Palace Theater
Jan 30 New Brunswick, NJ | State Theatre New Jersey
Jan 31 Englewood, NJ | Bergen Performing Arts Center
Feb 2 Bangor, ME | Cross Insurance Center
Feb 3 Waterville, ME | Waterville Opera House
Feb 4 Rutland, VT | The Paramount Theatre
Feb 5 New Bedford, MA | The Zeiterion
Feb 6 Lynn, MA | Lynn Auditorium
Feb 9-13 Niagara Falls, ON | The Avalon Theatre
Feb 16 Akron, OH | Edwin J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall
Feb 17 Shipshewana, IN | Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
Feb 18 Detroit, MI | Fisher Theatre
Feb 19 Waukegan, IL | The Genesee Theatre
Feb 21 Marion, IL | Marion Cultural and Civic Center
Feb 23 Ocean City, MD | Ocean City Performing Arts Center
Feb 25 Lynchburg, VA | Historic Academy Theatre
Feb 26 Wilmington, NC | Wilson Center
Mar 3 Fort Pierce, FL | Sunrise Theatre
Mar 6 Miramar, FL | Miramar Cultural Center
Mar 7 The Villages, FL | The Sharon Performing Arts Center
Mar 9 Valdosta, GA | Valdosta High School Performing Arts Center
Mar 11 Oxford, AL | Oxford Performing Arts Center
Mar 18 Dayton, OH | The Victoria Theatre
Mar 24 Dallas, TX
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About GFour Productions
GFour Productions proudly produces some of the world’s most recognized shows, from Broadway to the West End. Productions and investments include: Stranger Things: The First Shadow, SIX The Musical, The Book of Mormon, The Play That Goes Wrong, and The Shark is Broken. Tours: The international sensation Menopause The Musical® and its sequel. Winners of more than 50 Tony Awards for their productions including Nine, La Cage Aux Folles, Matilda The Musical, The Inheritance, Stereophonic, and more. GFourProductions.com
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