Story of the Beloved ‘Piano Man’ to Be Told in Two-Part Documentary Premiering on HBO Next Month
- Billy Joel is featured in a two-part HBO documentary titled And So It Goes, which was first shown during the early June 2025 edition of the Tribeca Festival in New York.
- Due to a recent diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus, a rare neurological disorder, Joel was absent from the premiere and has had to postpone upcoming concerts while receiving treatment.
- The film, helmed by acclaimed filmmakers Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin, includes exclusive interviews with Joel, along with rare performances, home videos, personal photographs, and appearances by his family and fellow musicians.
- Joel's story unfolds through candid reflections on his six-decade career, his Long Island childhood shaped by his father's absence, and insights behind songs like Just the Way You Are, Allentown, and Vienna.
- The documentary will debut in two parts on July 18 and 25 on HBO and HBO Max, offering an expansive portrait of Joel's evolving legacy as he recovers and continues creating music.
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Story of the beloved ‘Piano Man’ to be told in two-part documentary premiering on HBO next month
Billy Joel may be from Oyster Bay, Long Island, but he’s headed to HBO as the subject of a two-part documentary on his life and career scheduled to air next month.
HBO’s Billy Joel documentary is a love letter to Long Island’s biggest star
This summer, HBO is shining a spotlight on one of the most iconic American songwriters of the past half century. Billy Joel: And So It Goes, a two-part original documentary directed by Emmy winners Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin, will premiere on July 18, with part two airing the following Friday, on July 25. Both episodes will also be available to stream on demand, via HBO Max. The documentary will offer, among other things, an expansive and deep…
Airdates revealed for 2-part Billy Joel documentary, 'And So It Goes''
Courtesy HBO The new Billy Joel documentary has an airdate. Part one of the two-part doc Billy Joel: And So It Goes will debut July 18 on HBO, with part two debuting July 25. Both will be available to stream at the same time on HBO Max. The film, directed by Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin, is centered around an exclusive interview with Joel, giving insight into “the key moments that forged his character and the events and muses that inspired his m…
Hollywood Minute: New HBO Billy Joel documentary 41NBC News
(CNN)- A new two-part documentary, “Billy Joel: And So It Goes,” will chronicle the legendary singer’s journey through music and fame. Featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with Joel, his family, and longtime collaborators, the series offers a rare glimpse into the life of the Piano Man. Part one premieres July 18 on HBO and Max, with the second installment airing a week later. The duo behind the hit “The Boy Is Mine” is teaming up for their f…
Documentary 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes' Debuts July 18 on HBO and Max
The documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes will arrive on HBO and be available to stream on HBO Max in July. Part one debuts at 8 p.m. ET/PT Friday, July 18, followed by part two July 25. Billy Joel: And So It Goes is an expansive portrait of Billy Joel, the six-time Grammy-winning, Rock … Continue reading "Documentary ‘Billy Joel: And So It Goes’ Debuts July 18 on HBO and Max" The post Documentary ‘Billy Joel: And So It Goes’ Debuts July 18 on …
Save the Dates: Billy Joel’s HBO Docu, Judge Judy’s New Show and More
HBO has set a date with the Piano Man: Billy Joel: And So It Goes, a two-part documentary about the six-time Grammy winner, will premiere Friday, July 18 at 8/7c. Part 2 will follow the following Friday, July 25. Both parts will also stream on Max. Directed by Emmy winners Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin, Billy Joel: […]
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