Strawberry Fields is the closest you can get to seeing the Beatles perform live. These four acclaimed musicians deliver a unique theatrical experience.  They take audiences of all ages on a chronological journey through the Beatles timeless catalogue. The use of costumes, and vintage instrumentation and amplification, delivers a truly authentic audio and visual experience. Strawberry Fields consists of case members from the Broadway and touring companies of the hit musical Beatlemania. They have performed throughout the country and around the world, most notably at Shea Stadium, Citifield, Fenway Park, and Yankee Stadium.  Strawberry Fields also holds a record for the longest running Beatles Show on Broadway, having performed its legendary “Beatles Brunch” for 19 consecutive years at BB Kings in Times Square, NYC. Sponsored by Councilmember Robert Holden. Raindate 6/27/22, 7pm.

The Disney Singalong Tribute is the ultimate Disney experience band for Disney fanatics of all ages. The band’s repertoire covers all 82 years of the Disney canon, including favorites from The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Mary Poppins and Frozen. The group performs in full costume with band members dressing up as characters from the films. The “Little Mermen” tour nationally to sold out crowds of cosplayers and casual fans alike. Founded by singer/songwriter Alexis Babini, The Little Mermen throw enchanted events that are jam-packed with nostalgic fun and sing-alongs. Hailed by BuzzFeed and Time Out New York as the premiere Disney cover experience, they’ve even won praise from none other than Disney.com and Alan Menken himself. Sponsored by District 19, with special thanks to Councilmember Vickie Paladino. Bell Boulevard and 41st Avenue in Bayside, Queens, NY (LIRR Station). 

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Direct from Billy Joel‘s Broadway hit Movin’ Out, Wade Preston delivers an exciting show with time honored favorites. It’s not often a man can sit in front of a piano and command full attention, but Preston can drop a stadium full of jaws, keeping his audiences engaged and participating. Wade played the Piano Man role in Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp’s Broadway hit Movin’ Out for its entire 3 ½ year run, and starred in the national tour road show. Today he reunites with the Movin’ Out Band™, to pay tribute to the one and only Billy Joel! This concert is being sponsored by Councilmember Vickie Paladino. Bring your own chairs! Rain date 9/24/22.

Grammy Award winning artist Melissa Manchester graduated from the High School of Performing Arts, entered New York University and studied songwriting from none other than Paul Simon. While working as a solo singer/pianist in NY, she met Barry Manilow and Bette Midler. She became one of Bette Midler's backup singers and six months later had a recording contract. Her smash hit singles include: Midnight Blue, Through The Eyes Of Love and Don't Cry Out Loud to name a few. Her songs have been recorded by Barbra Streisand, Roberta Flack, Johnny Mathis, Cleo Laine and Barbara Cook, among many others. Melissa Manchester starred in Andrew Lloyd Weber's Song And Dance and Stephen Sondheim's Sweeny Todd, co-starred with Bette Midler in the film For The Boys, had a recurring role in the hit television series Blossom, composed for Disney and so much more.

Joining Melissa is award-winning composer, arranger, vocalist and jazz pianist of extraordinary range Billy Stritch. With a resume that reads like a who's who in show business, Billy has accomplished Mel Torme, Tony Bennett on the piano, arranged for Liza Minnelli, won a Grammy for the country song Does He Love You recorded by Reba McEntire, and appeaed on Broadway in 42nd Street.

Be present for this special event when friends Melissa Manchester and Billy Stritch perform their hits, and dazzle us with classics from the Great American Songbook!

When New York City pianist Scott Bradlee created Postmodern Jukebox out of a basement in Queens in 2011, his goal was simple: to remake the pop hits of today into the classic sounds of the legends of yesterday. Miley Cyrus became The Platters. Bruno Mars became Frank Sinatra. The Spice Girls became The Andrews Sisters. Guns ’n’ Roses became Bessie Smith.

Now, nearly a decade later, Postmodern Jukebox has grown to become a pop culture mainstay in its own right, having played over a thousand shows on six continents worldwide — including acclaimed venues like Radio City Music Hall, Sydney Opera House, and Red Rocks Amphitheater. In the process, PMJ has introduced audiences to many of the world’s greatest singers, dancers, and instrumentalists — many of whom have gone on to become stars in their own right. One part celebration of vintage music and culture, one part “’Saturday Night Live’ for singers”, a Postmodern Jukebox show is an unforgettable trip back in time that makes Pop Music History.

These four gentlemen have been the voices appearing alongside the legendary Frankie Valli for the last decade. Hand-picked to tour the world with the rock and roll legend, Valli knew instantly that the vocal blend of these four highly accomplished singers was uniquely beautiful in a dramatic and striking way. Not since the sounds of the Four Seasons or the Bee Gees has there been a group with this much vocal chemistry. Individually, Landon Beard, Todd Fournier and brothers Brian and Brandon Brigham have extensive Broadway, television and film credits. On stage together, they bring their charm, high energy and spot-on vocals, performing classic pop, rock and doo wop songs for a modern audience.

Julius Thomas lll (Hamilton) and Mark Kopitzke (Glenn Miller Band), join forces for an evening of song and fun. These two magnetic forces offer up songs from Michael Bublé, and Earth, Wind and Fire to Stevie Wonder and the sounds of Motown. Julius Thomas III currently stars as Alexander Hamilton in the mega hit, Hamilton: An American Musical. He is a Broadway Theatre veteran, having appeared in the original companies of The Scottsboro Boys, Porgy & Bess, and as the lead in the smash hit, Motown The Musical. Mark Kopitzke has tallied over 200 performances with The Glenn Miller Orchestra throughout Australia, Thailand, New Zealand and the Philippines. He evokes 1940’s nostalgia with the West Coast’s hottest little big band, Phat Cat Swinger, Tom Kubis Big Band and the Rock/Soul sensation the Empire Groove Orchestra. When these two musical giants collide, the result is pure magic.

Before there was Beyoncé and Jay Z, or Sonny and Cher, there was a couple whose solo careers were magnificent, but on tour together there were no other performers who could thrill an audience the way they did. Over the course of their forty-plus year career together, entertainers Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gormé left an indelible impression on popular music in America. Although each an accomplished vocalist in their own right, they are most widely recognized for their duets. Steve and Eydie were the recipients of many professional honors, including multiple Emmy and Grammy Awards. Celebrating the music of Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gormé, with songs like This Could Be The Start Of Something Big, Besame Mucho, Sentimental Journey, Our Love Is Here To Stay, is their son David Lawrence, and Tony Award winner Debbie Gravitte!

The Israeli based vocal group (whose name means “Voice of Hope”), will be returning to QPAC following their successful tours in Israel, Germany and Central America.  This classically trained, operatic pop ensemble, can sing it all!  The program reflects their astonishing vocal versatility, with selections of Israeli favorites, Jewish classics, Broadway showstoppers, opera crossovers, American standards and pop hits performed expertly by a company hand-picked by Israeli born composer, pianist, arranger and musical producer Tomer Adaddi. More than just a concert, Kol Esperanza is an international phenomenon.  Be there to experience this vibrant, moving and uplifting program. Co-sponsored by the Kupferberg Holocaust Center.