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DCCA
presents tribute to Piano Men Elton John & Billy Joel
Darke County Center for the Arts will present “Piano Men: A Tribute to
Elton John and Billy Joel” at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall on Saturday
March 30; the show, the third of DCCA’s Artists Series 2018-2019 Ruby
Anniversary season, starts at 8 p.m. “This timeless music reaches
across generations to appeal to an audience from many demographics and
almost all ages,” said DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins. “Broadway
veterans Craig A. Myer and Donnie Kehr bring the iconic piano men Elton
John and Billy Joel to life in an unbelievable concert featuring
legendary songs that everyone knows and loves,” he stated.
Craig A. Meyer has appeared on film and television, toured throughout
the United States as Skimbleshanks in the Broadway musical Cats and
internationally with music legends Barry Manilow and Frankie Valli.
Donnie Kehr has originated roles in award winning musicals such as
Jersey Boys, The Who’s Tommy, and Billy Elliot, and appeared in films
including Clint Eastwood’s film version of Jersey Boys, as well as on
stage with musical icons Pete Townshend and Frankie Valli.
According to Mr. Rawlins, Meyer and Kehr will face off with two pianos
occupying center stage, accompanied by the all-star musicians and
backup singers of “The Rocket Band” to present a dynamic interactive
concert celebrating two pop music giants. “In addition to “Piano Man,”
you’ll hear “Crocodile Rock,” “Just the Way You Are,” “Rocket Man” and
on and on through a familiar and beloved list of hits,” Rawlins
explained.
“Piano Men” is sponsored by Coppock-Hole Trust, Greenville National
Bank, and The Advocate & The Early Bird Newspaper . The Ohio
Arts Council helps fund this program with state tax dollars to
encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural
enrichment for all Ohioans. DCCA also receives operating support from
the Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial as well as funding from the
Ketrow Foundation, Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund, and the John
R. and Miriam H. Knick Fund of Darke County Foundation. DCCA membership
contributions also help support this show.
Tickets for “Piano Men” are $25, and can be purchased by contacting
DCCA at 937-547-0908 or dcca@darkecountyarts.org; tickets are also
available online at www.darkecountyarts.org and will be sold at the
door if any remain by showtime. Patrons are reminded that parking is
now available at the new parking lot at the site of the now-demolished
junior high building, including four handicap-accessible spaces just
outside the now readily accessible entrance on the west side of St.
Clair Memorial Hall; the lot can be entered from Armstrong Street and
Central Avenue.
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