A New Live Show Honors the Songs, Narratives, and Enduring Impact of One of America’s Finest Songwriters; Tickets Are Available Starting Today
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Producers Right Angle Entertainment and Maple Tree Entertainment have unveiled The Billy Joel Legacy: A Tribute Experience, a national tour that will hit more than 35 cities throughout the United States, beginning September 17 at The Palace Theatre in Stamford, Connecticut. Brought to life by the same award-winning creative team behind The Simon & Garfunkel Story and The Life and Music of George Michael, this brand‑new concert event pays homage to one of the most impactful singer‑songwriters in music history through faithful live renditions, stunning multimedia elements, and the fascinating backstories behind the songs that have built fan communities across generations. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.BillyJoelLegacy.com.
The Billy Joel Legacy: A Tribute Experience goes beyond a typical concert. By weaving together live performances, cinematic multimedia, and compelling narration, audiences will be taken on a journey through the pivotal moments of Billy Joel’s life, uncovering the individuals, locations, and events that inspired many of the most iconic songs ever written.
“Billy Joel’s music possesses an extraordinary power to resonate with listeners of all ages,” said creator and director Dean Elliott. “Whether you’ve grown up with these tracks or are discovering them for the first time, they tell stories that feel intensely personal. We wanted to give audiences a chance to experience the journey behind the music and to celebrate one of the greatest catalogues ever created.”
Taking on the role of Billy Joel is singer, pianist, and actor Ian Benjamin, whose deep connection to Joel’s work began in his teenage years and has stayed with him throughout his professional life.
“Billy Joel’s music has been a part of my life for as long as I can recall,” Benjamin said. “His songs are genuine, heartfelt, and incredibly easy to relate to. That’s why they’ve touched listeners across different generations. It will be a privilege to take the stage each night and honor the music and the stories that mean so much to me—and to so many others.”
Attendees will sing along to beloved standards such as “Piano Man,” “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant,” “New York State of Mind,” “Uptown Girl,” “Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song),” “Vienna,” “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” and numerous others. Enhanced by multimedia projections, the production celebrates the songs that defined entire generations while uncovering the narratives that made them timeless.
Billy Joel has sold more than 160 million records worldwide, earned six GRAMMY Awards, and has been inducted into both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He is also a recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors and the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
The Billy Joel Legacy: A Tribute Experience 2026 tour schedule is as follows:
September 17 | Stamford, CT | The Palace Theatre
September 18 | Lynn, MA | Lynn Auditorium
September 19 | Lancaster, PA | American Music Theater
September 20 | Ottawa, ON | Hard Rock Live
September 23 | Concord, NH | Chubb Theater
September 24 | New Bedford, MA | Zeiterion
September 25 | Torrington, CT | Warner Theatre
September 26 | Albany, NY | Hart Theater at the Egg
September 27 | Waterville, ME | Waterville Opera House
September 29 | Richmond, VA | Dominion Energy Center
September 30 | Ashland, KY | Paramount Theater
October 1 | Cleveland, OH | Mimi Ohio Theatre (Playhouse Square)
October 3-6 | Niagara Falls, ON | Fallsview Casino
October 7 | Detroit, MI | Fisher Theater
October 8 | Carmel, IN | The Palladium
October 10 | Davenport, IA | Adler Theatre
October 11 | Overland Park, KS | Yardley Hall at Midwest Trust Center
October 13 | Saginaw, MI | Dow Event Center
October 14 | Munhall, PA | Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
October 17 | Huntsville, AL | Mark C Smith Concert Hall
October 18 | Pensacola, FL | Saenger Theatre
October 19 | The Villages, FL | The Sharon
October 20 | Orlando, FL | The Plaza
October 22 | Jacksonville, FL | Florida Theater
October 25 | Dallas, TX | Majestic Theater
October 27 | Evansville, IN | Victory Theatre
October 28 | Chesterfield, MO | The Factory
October 29 | Oklahoma City, OK | Tower Theatre
October 30 | San Antonio, TX | HEB Performance Hall at the Tobin Center
November 1 | Colorado Springs, CO | Pikes Peak Center
November 2 | Denver, CO | Paramount Theatre Denver
November 3 | Grand Junction, CO | Avalon
November 5 | San Francisco, CA | Curran Theatre
November 6 | Del Mar, CA | The Sound
November 7 | Modesto, CA | Gallo Center for the Arts
November 8 | Cerritos, CA | Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
The show runs two hours and 10 minutes, including an intermission.
For additional details, visit www.BillyJoelLegacy.com and follow @thebillyjoellegacy on Facebook and Instagram.
ABOUT RIGHT ANGLE ENTERTAINMENT (Producers)
Right Angle Entertainment focuses on producing, marketing, managing, and distributing live entertainment experiences. The company partners with managers, producers, artists, agents, studios, and licensors to turn brands, talent, intellectual properties, and digital‑first franchises into compelling live theatrical shows, concerts, and immersive experiences for audiences around the globe. RAE’s varied portfolio includes “Wheel of Fortune LIVE!,” Hasbro’s “Clue: A Walking Mystery” immersive experience and the “Clue: Murder on the Menu” immersive dining experience, “Ninja Kidz Live! Infinite Possibilities,” “Jay Shetty: Love Rules – World Tour,” “The Simon & Garfunkel Story,” “Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical,” and London’s acclaimed close‑up magic experience “The Magicians Table,” among many others.
ABOUT MAPLE TREE ENTERTAINMENT (Producers)
Operating across both the U.S. and the UK, Maple Tree Entertainment specializes in creating unique live shows, primarily in theatres and concert halls worldwide. These include the multi‑award winning The Simon & Garfunkel Story, Neighbours – The Celebration Tour, Hollyoaks – The 30th Anniversary Tour, Buddy – The Musical, The Psychology of Serial Killers, The Young Ones – Live In Conversation, The Life & Music of George Michael, An Evening with Richard Dreyfuss and Johnny Cash – The Official Concert Experience. https://www.mapletreeentertainment.com
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