Melissa Manchester

With a career spanning more than five decades, Melissa Manchester remains one of the most versatile and enduring voices in American pop music. Rising to prominence after her early work with Bette Midler’s Harlettes, Manchester built a successful solo career that produced 19 Billboard-charting hits, including classics like “Midnight Blue” and “Don’t Cry Out Loud.” Her songwriting reach extends even further, with artists such as Barbra Streisand, Roberta Flack, and Kenny Loggins recording her work, solidifying her influence across generations of performers.

Her accomplishments go beyond the charts. Manchester earned a Grammy Award for Best Pop Female Vocal Performance with “You Should Hear How She Talks About You,” and made history as the first artist to have two Academy Award-nominated songs in the same year. Her work in film and television includes songwriting for major productions and acting roles on both stage and screen, including appearances in *For the Boys* and the television series *Blossom*. Her theater career is equally expansive, with performances in productions like *Sweeney Todd* and *Funny Girl*, along with co-writing successful musicals that have been staged across the country.

Live, Melissa Manchester brings that full body of work into a performance that blends storytelling, musicianship, and decades of experience. From early influences rooted in New York’s music and arts scene to her continued work as an educator and artist-in-residence, her career reflects a deep connection to both craft and audience. With the release of her recent album *RE:VIEW*, which revisits and reimagines her classic songs, Manchester continues to evolve while honoring the music that defined her legacy.