INSIDE AMERICAN PIE

Thu 26 Feb - Sat 14 Mar 2026

Synopsis

So bye-bye, Miss American Pie

Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry

You know the chorus, but do you know the stories behind Don McLean’s ground-breaking song? Written to commemorate the 1959 plane crash that took the lives of American musical icons Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper, the song about ‘the day the music died’ is crammed with riddles and references to world-changing events in 20th century history.

What led to that tragic night in 1959? How do The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, and Charles Manson all fit in? Why were the Rolling Stones blamed for a murder? And who was the real Miss American Pie?

Direct from Harmony House in Hunter River, Prince Edward Island, Mike Ross and an incredible band of Island musicians unlock the mysteries behind this classic song in a concert experience that’s been thrilling audiences for five years and counting. Combining an iconic setlist – including Janis Joplin’s ‘Piece of my Heart’, Bob Dylan’s ‘The Times they are-a Changin’’, The Beatles’ ‘Helter Skelter’ and of course, Don McLean’s American Pie – with remarkable stories, INSIDE AMERICAN PIE will take you on a musical journey from the ‘50s all the way through the ‘60s.

You’ll never hear ‘American Pie’ the same way again.

Age guidance: 12+
Running time: 1 hour and 30 minutes (no interval)
Show warnings: Haze, smoke and flashing lights

Tickets

DISCOUNTS*
£20 tickets* Under 16s
£20 tickets* 16-26 yrs and/or Students (with a free 16-26 & Student Loyalty Pass), and Curve Connect
£18 tickets* Under 18s School Groups
£4 off* Groups 10+
£5 off* Groups 20+
15% off for Loyalty Pass Holders or 2-4-1 tickets for Supporters Scheme on Tue 3 Mar, 7.45pm

*This discount applies to selected performances only

ACCESS PERFORMANCES

Captioned: Sat 7 Mar, 7.45pm

For more information about our Access Performances, please click here.

Access performances at Curve are kindly sponsored by voco Leicester and David Wilson Homes.

*Discounts are subject to availability and may be removed at any time. Only valid on certain performances - terms and conditions apply.

Book a Ticket