We are thrilled that you are coming to our callbacks for THE BILLY JOEL LEGACY - A CONCERT STYLE TRIBUTE TOUR!
Please prepare the following:
SONGS - Prepare ALL THREE Billy Joel Songs included below - YES, the full songs. Plan to accompany yourself on keyboard if you can, but we will also have the MP3 tracks available in the room, just in case. We’ll be in a recording studio with a microphone and stand available, so if you choose to sing without the keyboard, plan to use the mic and perform the songs in a concert-style format.
“Just The Way You Are” - Full Song
“Innocent Man” - Full Song
“My Life” - Full SongSIDE:
The brief script attached here: CLICK HERE TO ACCESS MATERIAL
*please read matching tone and style of Billy Joel. I’ve included a link to a Billy Joel interview below for reference.
You may be asked to return later in the day (4:30pm-5:30pm) for a final callback worksession. Please let me know in advance if you will not be able to make that time frame, so I can alert the director.
IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE WORK ON THIS MATERIAL WITH THE IDEA OF MATCHING THE ENERGY AND SOUND OF BILLY JOEL. WE DON’T NECESSARILY WANT AN IMITATION, BUT DO TRY TO EMBODY THE FEEL OF HIS STYLE AND VOCAL SOUND.
Please reach out to me via email if you have any questions - hdbauditions@gmail.com. Looking forward to seeing you in the room.
LINKS TO BILLY JOEL REFERENCE MATERIAL:
BILLY JOEL CONCERT FOOTAGE 1980s (CLICK HERE)
BILLY JOEL DAVID LETTERMAN INTERVIEW (CLICK HERE)
BILLY JOEL EARLY INTERVIEW (CLICK HERE)
THE BILLY JOEL LEGACY – CONCERT STYLE TRIBUTE TOUR
North America & Canada Tour (Non-Jurisdictional)
Producers: Right Angle Entertainment, Maple Tree Entertainment
Director: Dean Elliott
Casting: Holly Buczek, HDB Casting
Compensation Package:
Payrate: $1600/week for performances, $800/week rehearsals, $50/day Per Diem
Producer provided transportation and housing (sleeper bus and hotels on days off)
Dates:
Rehearsal Start Date: September 8th-12th, 2026
Opening: September 13th, 2026
Tour currently booked through: November 15th, 2026
Auditions: Initial Self-tape by April 27th, 2026
Callbacks: In Person in NYC – Week of May 11th, 2026 - TBD
The creatives and producers behind the successful tours of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, R.E.S.P.E.C.T.: The Aretha Franklin Experience and The George Michael Story are creating a new and exciting, piano packed, concert style show based on the music of Billy Joel – The Billy Joel Legacy. This high-energy tribute celebrates the iconic catalog of Billy Joel, featuring electrifying piano performances, sing-alongs, and all the classic hits—from heartfelt ballads to arena anthems—brought to life in an unforgettable concert experience.
MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR FULL CONTRACT – PLEASE CHECK THE DATES BEFORE SUBMITTING! PERFORMER MUST HAVE A CURRENT VALID PASSPORT FOR THIS TOUR AND THE ABILITY TO TRAVEL INTERNATIONALLY, INCLUDING TO COUNTRIES WITH RESTRICTIVE BACKGROUND CHECKS.
SEEKING:
[LEAD SINGER AND FRONTMAN] (Male, 20s-30s) Strong singer/actor with the ability to sound like Billy Joel. Must be comfortable as the frontman and with direct address narration to the audition in a concert style format while embodying the energy of Billy Joel. Piano is preferred for this track (advanced beginner+) though not required. Bari-tenor or tenor with warm, rich tone. Also seeking US/Covers for this track. Passport required (Canadian dates)
