Billy Joel News

Starting off the Main Stage season in May of 2014 is the rock musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, running May 8 through 24. This rock opera with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice is a thought-provoking and emotional dramatization of Christ's final days. Propelled by a stirring score, by turns driving and majestic, satirical and tender, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR illuminates the transcendent power of the human spirit with a passion that goes straight to the heart.

Michael Feinstein will join Nick Ziobro, the 17 year-old pop/jazz vocal sensation, as a special guest for his CD release concert at Birdland Jazz Club (315 West 44th Street in Manhattan) on Thursday, May 22 at 6:00 PM. The CD's all-star band - led by Tedd Firth and featuring music legend Bucky Pizzarelli on guitar, Jay Leonhart on bass, Ray Marchica on drums, Brian Pareschi on trumpet and flugelhorn, and Marc Phaneuf on saxophone and clarinet - will also join the concert. Nick's debut album A Lot of Livin' to Do is produced by Michael Feinstein, the two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominated vocalist, pianist and musicologist. Tickets - which include a complimentary CD - are $20 with an additional $10 minimum. Visit BirdlandJazz.com for more information.

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Corinna Sowers-Adler in "By Request - New York Moments" on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 9:30pm. In her 54 BELOW debut, Corinna continues the "By Request" series with a very special show including songs and the memories and special moments behind why that song has been inspirational or life changing, all containing the theme of New York City.

Circle Theatre produces an annual concert series that features many of the area's best vocalists and musicians. Live music in an intimate setting gives all audience members an up-close and personal experience unique only to Circle Theatre. Starting off the series in May of 2014 is the concert PIANOMEN: THE MUSIC OF BILLY JOEL & ELTON JOHN, running May 12, June 9 and August 11.

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Corinna Sowers-Adler in 'By Request - New York Moments' tonight, May 6, 2014 at 9:30pm. In her 54 BELOW debut, Corinna continues the 'By Request' series with a very special show including songs and the memories and special moments behind why that song has been inspirational or life changing, all containing the theme of New York City.

SHOWTIME will be available to 74 million households during a Free Preview Weekend this Friday, May 9 through Sunday, May 11. Viewers nationwide will be able to sample the network's award-winning programming on SHOWTIME, SHOWTIME On Demand(R), SHOWTIME ANYTIME(R) and on a number of participating distributors' TV Everywhere portals. The Free Preview weekend will include the series premiere of the new drama series PENNY DREADFUL, as well as new episodes of the critically-acclaimed hit series NURSE JACKIE and CALIFORNICATION, the premium television premiere of Scary Movie 5, and the premiere of Floyd Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana, the thrilling 12-round welterweight world championship unification bout from Saturday, May 3. During the Preview, SHOWTIME will also debut the second episode of PENNY DREADFUL on SHOWTIME ANYTIME immediately following the series premiere on Sunday, May 11th at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Steinway & Sons has announced that Markus Gottschlich has been added to the roster of Steinway Artists, a select and prestigious group of pianists who have chosen to perform exclusively on The Family of Steinway-Designed pianos.

Cass Dillon, the highly sought after musician/actor from Long Island, NY is announcing several concert appearances in the New York area and movie roles set for release in Spring/Summer 2014.

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Alexa Ray Joel, the 28-year-old singer/songwriter and daughter of Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley, fainted onstage during a show at Cafe Carlyle on April 14. Now, Showbiz411 writes that Joel will return to the venue on June 24 and 28 to make up for the lost performance.

Take a trip down Memory Lane with Jim Witter as he brings to life the music of Simon & Garfunkel. Feeling Groovy with Jim Witter takes the stage at the State Theatre tonight, May 2.

Centaur Theatre proudly presents the critically acclaimed 2 Pianos 4 Hands, winner of a Dora Mavor Moore Award for Outstanding Production and a Chalmers Award for Playwriting.

With the next Billy Joel Madison Square Garden concert marking Joel's 65th birthday, age looks like it's not slowing down Billy at all. Billy Joel revealed he would play a show at Madison Square Garden every month as long as the fans wanted him.

Tony Award-winning Broadway headliner and internationally recognized vocalist Idina Menzel teamed up with iconic rock n roll legend Billy Joel on THE HOWARD STERN SHOW yesterday and Menzel took to social media to share her enthusiasm for the teaming.

Tickets for the annual outdoor summer entertainment venue Music by the Lake go on sale at 10 a.m. on May 1 at musicbythelake.com or by contacting the ticket office at 262-245-8501. The 2014 concert season features six artist debuts and a range of musical genres including contemporary, children's music, classic rock and swing. The weekend summer series features performances spanning the decades from the 1940s boogie-woogie era to today.

Tony Award-winning Broadway headliner and internationally recognized vocalist Idina Menzel teamed up with iconic rock n roll legend Billy Joel for a duet on THE HOWARD STERN SHOW today and Menzel took to social media to share her enthusiasm for the teaming.

Multi-talented impersonator Jeff Tracta's (www.jefftracta.com) and five piece country a capella group Home Free (www.homefreevocalband.com), winners of Season 4 of NBC's 'The Sing-Off" delighted a capacity crowd on April 24 at the Las Vegas Hotel and Casino.

Multi-talented impersonator Jeff Tracta's (www.jefftracta.com) and five piece country a capella group Home Free (www.homefreevocalband.com), winners of Season 4 of NBC's "The Sing-Off" delighted a capacity crowd April 24 at the Las Vegas Hotel and Casino.

Spring is in the air, as are the sounds of a nationally-acclaimed Iowa pianist in concert halls across the state. International Steinway Artist Jim McDonough and his orchestra are currently touring Iowa with his '2014 SPRING TOUR.' McDonough has sold a quarter- million CDs, and has performed breathtaking concerts for tens of thousands of Iowans.