EXCLUSIVE We are all rooting for Billy Joel’s speedy recovery from his recent illness.
Billy has been diagnosed with fluid on the brain, and is currently receiving treatment including physical therapy.
But the other bad news is that we won’t be seeing Billy in public for a while. He’s already cancelled all of his shows through the year and into 2026. An indefatigable performer, Billy is sure to be back on stage and better than ever.
The illness, however, is bad news for the Tribeca Film Festival. Billy was set to appear at the Fest’s opening night on June 4th, where they will debut a new HBO documentary about him. “And So It Goes,” directed by Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin, is sure to be a banger.
Billy might have also performed at the opening night since it’s being held at the Beacon Theater.
Imagine the hero’s welcome if he surprised the Beacon audience. But it’s not going to happen. Instead, he’ll get a thundering standing ovation in his absence.
The Beacon show is sold out, but there are three more screenings that follow through the Fest at theaters around town. Check the festival site.
