THE PIANO MEN: BILLY JOEL & ELTON JOHN 
A Tribute By Johnny Rodgers

Award-winning Broadway veteran JOHNNY RODGERS pays tribute to rock’s most famous pianist/singer/songwriters in THE PIANO MEN: A TRIBUTE TO BILLY JOEL AND ELTON JOHN on SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2021 in the Furlan Auditorium of SUNSET PLAYHOUSE. Along with a trio of outstanding musicians, Rodgers’ concert will feature many chart-topping hits from the Joel/John repertoires including NEW YORK STATE OF MIND, ROCKET MAN, BIG SHOT, and YOUR SONG.

JOHNNY RODGERS is an internationally celebrated singer-songwriter, pianist, Broadway veteran, recording artist, and an Ambassador of American Music for the U.S. Department of State. He has earned New York’s Nightlife, Bistro and MAC awards for performances at Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Oak Room at the Algonquin Hotel, and other premiere clubs. His songwriting has been recognized with Billboard and ASCAP Foundation awards.

Rodgers will be accompanied by an exceptional three-piece band. Saxophonist JASON GOLDSMITH is a Jazz Studies Instructor with the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra and performs locally with several groups including the All-Star SUPERband. Bassist HAL MILLER has performed with many jazz notables and is Associate Music Professor at MATC. Drummer JIM RYAN appears with the Swing Explosion Big Band and is a regular sideman at Sunset’s popular SideNotes Cabaret. Producer and co-writer PEGGY PETERSON-RYAN will assist in directing the production.

General Guidelines for Sunset Playhouse Patrons*

• Tickets for this concert in the Furlan Auditorium will be sold at Full-Capacity
• Patrons, volunteers, performers, and staff who are FULLY VACCINATED are NOT REQUIRED to wear a mask, however, if you feel more comfortable, please feel free to wear one when visiting Sunset.
• Patrons, volunteers, performers, and staff who are NOT FULLY  VACCINATED are REQUIRED to wear a mask when visiting Sunset.
• Performed in the Furlan Auditorium. There will not be an intermission.