Palm Desert Concerts in March 2027

Ottawa-born singer-songwriter and teen idol of the late ’50s/early ’60s, Paul Anka scored hits like “Diana” and “Lonely Boy” and later returned to No. 1 with “(You’re) Having My Baby” (feat. Odia Coates). He wrote Sinatra’s “My Way” lyrics and Tom Jones’ “She’s a Lady.”

Lang Lang, born in Shenyang, China, is a classical piano superstar. He debuted at Ravinia (1999) and Carnegie Hall (2001), and played at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Releases include Piano Book (No. 2 Billboard Classical) and The Disney Book with Gina Alice.

Canadian songwriter and pianist Stephan Moccio is Grammy- and Oscar-nominated, known for pop hits for Celine Dion (A New Day Has Come), Miley Cyrus (Wrecking Ball) and The Weeknd (Earned It). He honed his melody as a house pianist at Toronto’s Four Seasons.

Northport, NY-born musical theater star Patti LuPone won Tonys for Evita (Eva Peron, 1980) and Gypsy (Mama Rose, 2008). A Juilliard alum, she earned an Olivier for Les Misérables (Fantine) and recorded solo albums and cast recordings.