Simply Billy: A Tribute to Billy Joel
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Tickets start at $49, Members save 30%
(All-in pricing includes $4 Box Office Fee. An $8 Order fee will be applied at checkout to the entire order)
Simply Billy is the ultimate tribute to the Piano Man himself — Billy Joel! Starring pianist and powerhouse vocalist Brian Harris, this high-energy show brings all the hits to life, from Piano Man to Uptown Girl and Scenes from an Italian Restaurant. Backed by the incredible Mad Hatters Band, it’s a feel-good, sing-along celebration of one of America’s greatest musical legends!
Recommended: 12+
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