The White Theatre at The J is set to host “Piano Party!” on Oct. 11 and 12, bringing a cast of Kansas City vocalists and musicians to the stage.
The show, which is produced by Pop Project KC, blends storytelling, sing-alongs and musical numbers that connect artists like Billy Joel to some of today’s biggest piano-playing pop stars, Lady Gaga and Chappell Roan.
Tickets are available now at TheWhiteTheatre.org. Performances will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 12, at 3 p.m.
“We’re bringing together a supergroup of Kansas City’s piano bar legends, including Broadway veterans, national tour headliners and KC SuperStar 2024 winner Magdalena Nguyen, featuring unforgettable music, laughter and surprises,” said Andrew Cotlar and David Gomez, the show’s directors and co-executive producers of Pop Project KC. “Expect sing-alongs, powerhouse performances and even a comedic tribute to Lady Gaga’s meat dress — but this time it’s kosher couture, all hosted by the hilarious Gabbie Fried.”
“Piano Party!” highlights how Billy Joel’s songs have inspired artists for decades, as the show blends classics with modern chart-topping hits. The performance features Val Fagan, Patrick Lewallen, Holly Lichtenauer, Luke Pyron, Aubrey Richardson, Natalie Rubio, Jacob Ross Thomas and Desmond Walker.
Audiences can expect to sing along to songs including “Just the Way You Are,” “Bad Romance,” “Good Luck, Babe!,” “Uptown Girl" and “Piano Man.”
The 2025-26 season at The J will continue with “Hello, Dolly!” from Nov. 1 to 23. The classic musical follows matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi as she sets out to find a partner for wealthy bachelor Horace Vandergelder.
