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Video: 'You've Got a Friend' from BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Theatre Under The Stars

The beloved musical runs May 19 through 31, 2026 at the Hobby Center in Houston, Texas.

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Theatre Under The Stars has released footage of the cast performing 'You've Got a Friend' from their current production of BEAUTIFUL: THE Carole King MUSICAL, now playing through May 31, 2026 at the Hobby Center.

Directed and choreographed by Dan Knechtges with music direction by Stephen W. Jones, the all-new production tells the inspiring story of Carole King's journey from a Brooklyn girl crafting chart-toppers for artists like The Shirelles, The Drifters, and Aretha Franklin to the release of her groundbreaking Tapestry album. With a book by Douglas McGrath and words and music by Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Barry Mann, and Cynthia Weil, the show features beloved songs including 'It's Too Late,' 'So Far Away,' and '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.'

Kyra Kennedy leads the cast as Carole King, with Dylan S. Wallach as Gerry Goffin, Teresa Zimmermann as Cynthia Weil, Barrett Riggins as Barry Mann, Mark Ivy as Don Kirschner, and Holland Vavra as Genie Klein.

The creative team includes Colleen Grady (costumes), Johnathan Spencer (lighting), Andrew Harper (sound), and Kelley Jordan (hair and makeup design).

BEAUTIFUL runs 2 hours and 20 minutes including intermission. Special performances include a post-show talkback on May 27, an Out@TUTS afterparty on May 28, open captioning on May 30 at 2 p.m., and an ASL-interpreted and audio-described performance on May 31. Tickets start at $46. For tickets, call 713-558-8887 or visit tuts.com.



Theater Fans' Choice Awards
2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards - Live Stats
Best Off-Broadway Musical - Top 3
1. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - New World Stages
22.4% of votes
2. Mexodus - Minetta Lane Theatre
12% of votes
3. Bat Boy - City Center
8.4% of votes

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