The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra presents its Annual Gala Concert with Metropolitan Opera star Renee Fleming. Conducted by Leonard Slatkin, the performance will include Strauss’ Four Last Songs and more.  Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 5:00pm, at The VETS, Providence. Tickets at 401-248-7000 and tickets.riphil.org starting at $35.

One of the foremost songwriters of the twentieth century, Billy Joel’s music is beloved around the world. This show celebrates the songs and the style of Billy Joel, evoking the energy and passion of live performances in his 70s/80s pomp.

Playing international smash hits such as ‘Just The Way You Are’, ‘New York State of Mind’, ‘Uptown Girl’, ‘Vienna’, ‘Scenes from an Italian Restaurant’, ‘Piano Man’ and many, many more; this superb group of multi-instrumentalists featuring renowned vocalists and piano players Rob Stringer and Alex Dee pay tribute to one of American music’s greats.

"Celebrating Billy Joel - America's Piano Man" is part of PPAC's Cool Summer Nights concerts.

Scotsman Rus Anderson's "The Rocket Man Show" honors the legendary musician with killer vocals, fierce piano playing and classic Elton antics. Anderson painstakingly recreates a 1970s concert with gorgeous, colorful and flamboyant costumes worn by Elton. Rus’ rendition of Elton John has been praised by critics, Elton fans and celebrities alike; Jimmy Fallon described Rus as “amazing” and Queen’s Adam Lambert called him “phenomenal” when he performed on Fallon’s “Clash of Cover Bands” in 2021 on E!.

Tickets start at just $10; "The Rocket Man Show" is part of PPAC's Cool Summer Nights concerts.

ABBA’s timeless songs were written to be enjoyed live and MANIA gives you exactly that. Two hours of uplifting, dance-inducing and sometimes heart-breaking songs, fully live with fantastic staging, lighting and effects. The show perfectly and respectfully  recreates ABBA’s sound; it’s a show that can enjoyed by lifelong fans and a new generation of ABBA fans, who never had the opportunity to see ABBA live. MANIA includes ABBA hits like “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “The Winner Takes It All,” “Super Trouper,” “Take a Chance on Me,” and many more.

Tickets start at just $10; MANIA: The ABBA Tribute is part of PPAC's Cool Summer Nights concerts.

Van Morrison is a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, author, poet and multi-instrumentalist, who is widely considered one of the most important living artists of our time. He has albums that are ranked greatest in the entire rock and roll canon. He has over 150 songs featured in major motion pictures, including his hits “Brown-Eyed Girl,” “Moondance,” “Wild Night” and “Gloria”.