Billy Joel tribute tour to hit more than 35 U.S. cities

Right Angle Entertainment and Maple Tree Entertainment have launched The Billy Joel Legacy: A Tribute Experience, a national concert tour opening Sept. 17 in Stamford, Connecticut. The production uses live performances, multimedia and narration to spotlight Billy Joel’s songs and stories, with tickets on sale now.

Why it matters: - The Billy Joel Legacy: A Tribute Experience turns one of pop music’s most recognizable catalogs into a touring live show aimed at multi-generation audiences. - The production adds another large-scale tribute tour to the live entertainment market, with more than 35 cities on the schedule. - Tickets are on sale now at More information.

What happened: - Producers Right Angle Entertainment and Maple Tree Entertainment announced the national tour on Aug. 12, 2026. - The tour opens Sept. 17 in Stamford, Connecticut, at The Palace Theatre. - The run will visit more than 35 cities across the U.S. and includes one stop in Ottawa, Ontario. - The show is created and directed by Dean Elliott. - Singer, pianist and actor Ian Benjamin will play Billy Joel.

The details: - The production combines live performances, cinematic multimedia and narration to trace defining moments in Billy Joel’s life. - The show focuses on the people, places and experiences that inspired Joel’s songs. - The set list includes "Piano Man," "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant," "New York State of Mind," "Uptown Girl," "Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)," "Vienna" and "We Didn't Start the Fire." - The runtime is two hours and 10 minutes, including intermission. - The tour schedule currently includes dates in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, New York, Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Ontario, Michigan, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Alabama, Florida, Texas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Colorado and California. - The final listed stop is Nov. 8 in Cerritos, California, at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.

Between the lines: - The show is built as a narrative tribute, not just a concert, which broadens its appeal beyond die-hard Billy Joel fans. - The creative team is drawing on its track record with other music-centered stage productions, including The Simon & Garfunkel Story and The Life and Music of George Michael. - Joel’s commercial and awards record gives the production a built-in cultural anchor: more than 160 million records sold worldwide, six GRAMMY Awards, Hall of Fame induction and top national honors.

What's next: - More tour dates may be added as the production rolls out across the country. - Fans can follow updates on Facebook and Instagram at @thebillyjoellegacy. - The full ticketing and tour information remains available at More information.