LEWISTON — Dueling Pianos is set to perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar St.

Two pianists, Jim Tyrrell and Amy Thomason, will play songs from a variety of genres simultaneously on two pianos. The pianists will take requests from the audience, making the show interactive.

Jim Tyrrell Submitted photo

Tyrrell has been a mainstay in the New Hampshire music scene for over 30 years. His repertoire is vast and covers all genres, but he’s a child of the 1980s at heart. The music of Billy Joel, Elton John, and Steely Dan are among his favorites to perform.

Thomason has been having a blast working and traveling as a dueling pianist since 2016. Thomason also works as an actor, music director, and educator in the Boston area. She is a regular at all the Dueling Piano venues around New England.

Amy Thomason Submitted photo

Dueling piano shows are request-oriented, interactive sing-along shows wherein two piano players sit across from each other and trade songs. The dueling piano audience is used for the dueling aspect of the show. Audience members are pitted one-side-against-the-other.

Dueling piano shows often take unexpected turns. Tangents may include involving wait staff members, changing song lyrics or roasting popular audience members.

The season underwriter is Maple Way Dental Care; media sponsors are Sun Journal, Uncle Andy’s, and Bennett Radio Group. The event sponsor is Maine Community Bank.

Doors and cash bar open at 6 p.m. Parking is in the mill lot on Oxford Street, the Lincoln Street corner parking lot, and Chestnut Street parking garage. Handicap access is on the Lincoln Street Alley side of the building.

Tickets cost $25 in advance or $30 at the door, and can be purchased through the Franco Center’s box office from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays or by calling 207-689-2000. Tickets can also be purchased at francocenter.org.

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