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In commemoration of George and Ira Gershwin's dedication to American song and culture and the generous efforts of their families to preserve and perpetuate that heritage, the Library of Congress has named its "Gershwin Prize" for Popular Song after these two prolific artists. The medal that will be awarded annually to a person of similar stature in American popular music is adapted from the design of their Congressional Gold Medal.

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Billy Joel Adds One More Show at Madison Square Garden; Tix On Sale 12/4
by Caryn Robbins - November 30, 2015

The Madison Square Garden Company announced today that legendary musician and MSG franchise Billy Joel has added one more show as part of his record-breaking residency at The World's Most Famous Arena...


VIDEO: Billy Joel Performs 'Italian Restaurant' & More Classics on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - January 07, 2016

Joel performed his classic song 'Scenes from an Italian Restaurant. And, during a commercial break, Joel, J.K. Simmons and Jimmy gave an unrehearsed and spontaneous doo-wop performance of 'The Longest Time' with Billy's band....


Billy Joel Adds 32nd Show to Madison Square Garden Residency; Set for August!
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2016

The Madison Square Garden Company announced today that legendary musician and MSG franchise, Billy Joel, has added his 32nd show on Tuesday, August 9 at 8:00PM as part of his record-breaking residency at The World's Most Famous Arena. Since January 2014, Joel has played one show per month at The Gar...


Billy Joel Sells Out 36th Consecutive Show at Madison Square Garden
by Caryn Robbins - March 31, 2016

The Madison Square Garden Company announced today that legendary musician and MSG franchise, Billy Joel, has sold out his 36th consecutive show as part of his record-breaking residency at The World's Most Famous Arena....


THIRTEEN's 'American Masters to Present New Documentary CAROLE KING: NATURAL WOMAN, 2/19
by Caryn Robbins - January 07, 2016

Four-time Grammy Award-winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, recent Kennedy Center Honoree and the first woman to be awarded The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, Carole King's (b. February 9, 1942) career as a singer-songwriter is unparalleled....


Billy Joel Adds Another Spring 2016 Show at Madison Square Garden
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2015

The Madison Square Garden Company announced today that legendary musician and MSG franchise Billy Joel has added one more show as part of his record-breaking residency at The World's Most Famous Arena on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 8:00PM....


Billy Joel to Play Record-Breaking 25th Consecutive Show at Madison Square Garden This January
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015

The Madison Square Garden Company announced today that legendary musician and MSG franchise Billy Joel has added a 25th consecutive show as part of his record-breaking residency at The World's Most Famous Arena on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 8:00PM....


Catalina Bar & Grill to Present Alexis Gershwin in GERSHWIN SINGS GERSHWIN, 3/22
by Tyler Peterson - March 03, 2016

Catalina Bar & Grill will present singer ALEXIS GERSHWIN, the niece of the iconic American composer and lyricist, GEORGE & IRA GERSHWIN, in a 75-minute musical journey and salute to her uncle's music in a show entitled 'GERSHWIN SINGS GERSHWIN,' backed by The Gershwin Singers & Band, under the music...


Billy Joel Plays 22nd Show at Madison Square Garden Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2015

Madison Square Garden Entertainment welcomes legendary musician and Garden franchise Billy Joel in his 22nd show as part of his record-breaking residency at The World's Most Famous Arena tonight, October 21, 2015 at 8:00PM. The October show, part of the Time Warner Cable Concert Series, will be Joel...


Billy Joel to Play Record-Breaking 25th Consecutive Show at Madison Square Garden This January
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015

The Madison Square Garden Company announced today that legendary musician and MSG franchise Billy Joel has added a 25th consecutive show as part of his record-breaking residency at The World's Most Famous Arena on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 8:00PM....


Photo Flash: Kyle Riabko & Cast of WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT? Rock Menier Chocolate Factory
by Tyler Peterson - July 07, 2015

The Menier Chocolate Factory  recently confirmed the international cast - hailing from across the UK, US and Canada, for the UK premiere of What's It All About? Bacharach Reimagined. Burt Bacharach's celebrated songbook is given an exciting new interpretation with Kyle Riabko's thrillingly original ...


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - American Masters Documentary CAROLE KING: NATURAL WOMAN
by Caryn Robbins - February 03, 2016

Now, King tells her own story in the new documentary American Masters -- CAROLE KING: NATURAL WOMAN, premiering nationwide Friday, February 19 at 9 p.m. on PB...


Sinatra, Carole King, Billy Joel, Cirque and More Highlight Philly POPS' 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2015

From swingin' Sinatra to Carole King chart-toppers, from Billy Joel hits to Broadway showstoppers and aerial flyers, The Philly POPS' 37th season features all of this and more! The nationally recognized Philly POPS Music Director Michael Krajewski continues to work his magic and thrill audiences as ...


Billy Joel Plays 21st Show at Madison Square Garden Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2015

Madison Square Garden Entertainment welcomes legendary musician and Garden franchise Billy Joel in his 21st show as part of his record-breaking residency at The World's Most Famous Arena tonight, September 25th, 2015....


Billy Joel Adds 32nd Show to Madison Square Garden Residency; Set for August!
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2016

The Madison Square Garden Company announced today that legendary musician and MSG franchise, Billy Joel, has added his 32nd show on Tuesday, August 9 at 8:00PM as part of his record-breaking residency at The World's Most Famous Arena. Since January 2014, Joel has played one show per month at The Gar...


Cyndi Lauper & More Featured on Willie Nelson's Gershwin Tribute Album; Out 2/26
by Caryn Robbins - January 15, 2016

Legacy Recordings today announced forthcoming release of Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin on Friday, February 26, 2016....


Billy Joel & Wife Alexa Welcome Baby Girl Della Rose!
by Caryn Robbins - August 12, 2015

Legendary 'Piano Man' Billy Joel and his wife, Alexis Joel, have welcomed their first child, a baby girl, early Wednesday morning. J...


VIDEO: John Mayer, Steve Miller Join Billy Joel at MSG Concert
by Caryn Robbins - October 22, 2015

Billy Joel had some surprises for his fans in attendance at last night's concert held at New York City's Madison Square Garden....


Billy Joel Extends Madison Square Garden Residency Into Summer 2016
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2015

The Madison Square Garden Company announced today that legendary musician and MSG franchise Billy Joel has added one more show as part of his record-breaking residency at The World's Most Famous Arena on Friday, June 17, 2016 at 8:00PM. The June show, part of the Time Warner Cable Concert Series, wi...


Cyndi Lauper & More Featured on Willie Nelson's Gershwin Tribute Album, Out Today
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2016

Legacy Recordings has just released SUMMERTIME: WILLIE NELSON SINGS GERSHWIN, available today, February 26, 2016....


THIRTEEN's 'American Masters to Present New Documentary CAROLE KING: NATURAL WOMAN, 2/19
by Caryn Robbins - January 07, 2016

Four-time Grammy Award-winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, recent Kennedy Center Honoree and the first woman to be awarded The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, Carole King's (b. February 9, 1942) career as a singer-songwriter is unparalleled....


Billy Joel Adds Another Spring 2016 Show at Madison Square Garden
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2015

The Madison Square Garden Company announced today that legendary musician and MSG franchise Billy Joel has added one more show as part of his record-breaking residency at The World's Most Famous Arena on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 8:00PM....


Smokey Robinson to Receive Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
by Caryn Robbins - July 05, 2016

Acting Librarian of Congress David Mao today announced that Smokey Robinson is the next recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song....


Kyle Riabko's CLOSE TO YOU: BACHARACH REIMAGINED Heads to the Criterion Theatre This Autumn
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2015

Menier Chocolate Factory's summer show WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT? BACHARACH REIMAGINED has been refashioned into CLOSE TO YOU: BACHARACH REIMAGINED, set to run at the Criterion Theatre beginning October 3, 2015. The Daily Mail writes that the show, directed by Oliver Award-winner Steven Hoggett, will once...


Billy Joel Plays 20th Concert at Madison Square Garden Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2015

Madison Square Garden Entertainment welcomes legendary musician and Garden franchise Billy Joel in his 20th show as part of his record-breaking residency at The World's Most Famous Arena tonight, August 20th, 2015. After 18 months, the August show, part of the Time Warner Cable Concert Series, will ...






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