Billy Joel News

Raue Center for the Arts presents its second annual outdoor summer series ARTS ON THE GREEN at Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church,  210 McHenry Ave in Crystal Lake! Space is limited at Arts on the Green so order tickets early and plan your visit to this charming venue.

Olney Theatre Center unveiled its schedule of over 25 summer programs to be held in its open-air Omi Pavillion on the Root Family Stage for the second edition of Olney Outdoors. Learn more about all of the events here!

Berklee College of Music honored pop culture icon Ringo Starr with an honorary degree during a tribute concert and ceremony held in person on Thursday. The event, which took place on campus at the David Friend Recital Hall in Boston, featured performances from Berklee students, introductory remarks from President Erica Muhl, and an acceptance speech from the Bealtes legend himself.

Paper Mill has announced the return of its popular Brookside Cabaret starting Wednesday, June 29. The outdoor series features world-class performers and fine dining under the stars at the F.M. Kirby Carriage House Restaurant. 

Studio D'Lux delivers a truly great piece of that arena-filling classic rock sound with 'Ain't Good Enough.' A nice nod to that epic 70s sound definitely reigns supreme over the piece. Chugging rhythms give the whole thing a driving force as it races through with a strong sense of defiance. By ensuring that each element gets fully accentuated there is a grace to the entire experience. Full of so much gusto they make sure that one can get completely lost in the wildness that they so effortlessly trade in.

Max Drazen makes his recording debut with “Let Me Down Slow.” Released today by Field Trip Recordings, the pulsing breakup anthem throbs with power vocals, scorched guitar and keenly observed lyrical details. The Los Angeles-based songwriter wrote the track with Dave Villa (FLETCHER, Daughtry), who also produced, and Tim Riehm.

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the return of its free concert series Broadway in Your Backyard, July 19 - September 6, as part of Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series.

Corinna Sowers Adler returns to The Laurie Beechman Theatre with her show SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL, but the singer acts as a teacher, first, by presenting her students in the NiCOri Youth Cabaret Showcase, just hours before her own show.

The National Arts Club and the Mabel Mercer Foundation presents a concert salute to the LGBTQ+ community on Monday, June 20 at 8:00 PM.

Florida Studio Theatre kicks off its Summer Cabaret Series with Rock & Roll Reignited With Not Fade Away, a new, high-energy revue reinvigorating Rock & Roll classics with sizzle, showmanship, and style.

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has announced its 2022 summer season, which features the return of some beloved in-person public events put on pause during the virtual and hybrid seasons of 2020 and 2021. 

Join acclaimed vocalist Chris Pinnella (formerly of Trans-Siberian Orchestra) along with his 12-Piece Orchestra, as they take the stage at Tim McLoone's Supper Club, on the boardwalk in Asbury Park, for a special 1 night only engagement as they reimagine some of the most classic and iconic songs ever written.

Even though they are not related, there must be a common music DNA molecule that exists in George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, and Billy Joel, that was also passed on to Jason Robert Brown. His performance last night at Feinstein’s/54 Below encompassed some of the creative talents of all of those musical giants. Jason Robert Brown, the composer, the arranger,  the lyricist, the pianist, and the singer, was on the stage of Feinstein’s/54 Below with nine (yes, nine) great musicians, plus vocalists Anastasia Talley and Cheeyang Ng. 

After a challenging, yet successful year of producing theatre, concerts and special events amidst unpredictable circumstances, The Encore Musical Theatre Company is moving forward into their 14th Season! 

Fresh off a sold out appearances at historical gay venues, The Duplex and Don't Tell Mama, New York City-based cabaret singer/actor Zoë Van Tieghem kicks off Pride month with her Birdland debut. Van Tieghem, accompanied by Matt Baker on piano, Paul Goldfinger on bass and Adam Ray on drums, brings her unique flair to the cabaret genre.

Enjoy the music of Billy Joel as performed by his original band members! Featuring Richie Cannata on tenor saxophone, Liberty DeVito on drums and Russell Javors on rhythm guitar, The Lords of 52nd Street are the musicians who performed with Billy Joel in the 1970s and 1980s and were heard on albums such as The Stranger, 52nd Street, Glass Houses and The Nylon Curtain. 

Florida Studio Theatre has announced the lineup for its 2022 Summer Season, featuring a three-show Mainstage Series and a three-show Cabaret Series. The Mainstage Series features a rousing musical tribute to Johnny Cash, an uplifting Southern love story, and a comedic murder mystery.

Billy Joel turns 73 this week and The Encore is celebrating in a big way. One of the best-selling artists of all time, with over 160 million records sold worldwide, Billy Joel has had a successful career as a solo artist since the 1970s. With memorable hits like New York State of Mind, Just the Way You Are, Scenes From an Italian Restaurant and more, The Encore will once again take audiences back in time with their popular tribute concert series. 

This summer, the Eisemann Center invites you to experience the legendary music of Billy Joel as performed by his original band members. Featuring Richie Cannata on tenor saxophone, Liberty DeVito on drums and Russell Javors on rhythm guitar, The Lords of 52nd Street recorded and performed with the “Piano Man” for many years – and now, they're headed to Richardson to play the Eisemann Center on Friday, July 1, 2022 at 8 PM. Hear all your favorite songs, such as “Piano Man,” “Only the Good Die Young,” “Movin' Out,” and many more!  

With a special group of galpals for life, Andrea McArdle is at 54 Below celebrating a time, just a few years back, when she and her girls were having the time of their lives.