Billy Joel News

54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Rent original stars Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, plus many more. 

Craig A. Meyer will make his Manhattan cabaret debut at the Laurie Beechman Theatre with ELTON BILLY & BARRY – THEY WRITE THE SONGS. The show features music by Elton John, Billy Joel, and Barry Manilow.

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will bring audiences a New Year packed with the arts as January 2026 kicks off with the 4-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Some Like It Hot.

In January of 2026, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and many more. 

 The Johnson Jukebox will come to The Drama Factory next month. The performance is set for 18 January 2026 at 4pm. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Submit your papers for the first Billy Joel Symposium at LIMEHOF, focusing on his music, themes, and cultural impact. Deadline: January 15, 2026.

Ms. Laura Hodos returns to The Winter Park Playhouse cabaret stage in her latest solo cabaret - Old Friends. Playhouse Music Director Christopher Leavy will accompany on piano. 

International cabaret and recording artist Travis Moser will return to the Laurie Beechman Theatre with his new show Mixtape. Travis, along with music director and pianist Drew Wutke, most recently of off-Broadway's Tartuffe starring Tony Award-winner André De Shields.

Actor Ray Romano, the star of the hit sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond, was the guest of honor at a VIP preview party at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame to preview its new exclusive exhibit.

The Green Room 42 will present Spencer Stanley in Blueprints.Caught between the dream of being a theater writer and a rockstar, Spencer Stanley brings a night of music audiences haven’t experienced before.

By popular demand, Florida Studio Theatre is extending two hit Winter Cabaret productions: Feeling Good will now run through February 2026, and Three Pianos will now run through April 2026.

Mayo Performing Arts Center will launch the new year with a schedule that includes CHICAGO, A BRONX TALE starring Chazz Palminteri, and RENT IN CONCERT.

Imagine yourself grabbing a chair, ordering a few drinks, and preparing for an evening filled with catchy tunes that will elevate your spirits and have you harmonizing along with the crowd. Get ready for a fun night with old and new friends!

In a kinder, gentler world, Ben Folds’ name would be mentioned in the same breath as piano greats Billy Joel and Elton John. Like the other two, Folds is a brilliant lyricist, a fantastic pianist, and an amazing storyteller.

Multiple Grammy Award-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin, recognized as the 2020 Musical America Instrumentalist of the Year and recipient of the Guitar Foundation of America's 2023 Hall of Fame Artistic Achievement Award will perform a solo recital.

Maggie Solimine brough Broadway, Britney, and Breakdowns to 54 Below on November 11 at 7:00 PM. Solimine invited audiences into her world for a night of vocals, childhood stories, and no-holds-barred confessions. Check out photos here!

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including David Yazbek, Mary Porter, Maggie Solimine and more.

​​​​​​​The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) will open its brand new exclusive exhibit—Everybody Loves Raymond: Celebrating 30 Years.

Liam Cooper, affectionately known as the “King of Keys,” is an Australian piano man and entertainer who has crafted a dynamic live concert experience celebrating the music of legendary keyboard artists. His show pays tribute to icons like Elton John, Billy Joel, Peter Allen, Stevie Wonder, Freddie Mercury, and many more, blending faithful musical renditions with engaging storytelling.

Dreams Don’t Come True in Pennsylvania asks a deceptively simple question - “Are you willing to leave a place you love to pursue a dream that may not come true?” - and answers it with humor, heart, and unapologetic joy