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Melissa Manchester is a Grammy–winning singer-songwriter and actress with a powerful voice and emotionally resonant songs. Here, these have made her a mainstay of pop and adult contemporary music for more than five decades. She rose to prominence with the Top Ten hit “Midnight Blue,” followed by signature classics including “Don’t Cry Out Loud”. Additionally, “Come In From the Rain” and the Grammy-winning “You Should Hear How She Talks About You.”

Melissa Manchester

Dakota

Jim Caruso is known for hosting the weekly Jim Caruso’s Cast Party at New York’s historic Birdland for more than twenty years. Birdland is a vibrant scene where Broadway stars and aspiring artists come together for a great time. In addition to his successful solo career, Billy Stritch is renowned as the musical director and accompanist for artists like Liza Minelli, Tony Bennett, Marilyn Maye, Linda Lavin, and Christine Ebersole.

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Jim Caruso’s Cast Party with Billy Stritch on Piano

McCallum Theatre

Melissa Manchester made Academy Awards history in 1980 as the first artist to perform two nominated songs in one year: “Through the Eyes of Love” and “I’ll Never Say Goodbye.” A Grammy winner for “You Should Hear How She Talks About You,” Melissa also starred in Blossom and national tours of Music of the Night and Song and Dance. She co-wrote hits like “Midnight Blue” and scored films and musicals. Her 21st album, The Fellas, honors legendary male vocalists. In 2021, she released RE:VIEW and was inducted into the Great American Songbook Hall of Fame.

An Evening With Grammy Award Winner Melissa Manchester

The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage

Hello, gorgeous. Won’t you partake in the indomitable spirit of the one-and-only Funny Girl at the Orpheum Theatre on April 30–May 26, 2024? Come witness the story of the vaudevillian superstar that outshined Broadway’s lights in the early 20th century. Fanny Brice (Katerina McCrimmon)–from Lower East End woes to Ziegfeld Follies fame–explores the pits of stardom and marriage in this 160-minute show. Will she rise to the top? Or will she succumb to her husband’s (Stephen Mark Lukas) envious rage? Funny Girl’s first Broadway revival sets off on a national tour with over 30 cities en route. The musical will feature Jule Styne and Bob Merrill’s iconic score, which includes breakout hits like “People” and “I’m the Greatest Star.” It will also showcase an updated book based on Isobel Lenart’s original by Harvey Fierstein and direction from Tony-winner Micheal Mayer. Don’t dilly dally – book your seats in advance to see the glamorous world of Funny Girl LIVE at the Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco!

Funny Girl

UN Plaza

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 41st Birthday Gala of The New York Pops, celebrating the extraordinary contributions of the legendary Clive Davis to the music industry. This special event, titled "The Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Tribute to the Legendary Clive Davis," is set to take place on Monday, April 29, 2024, starting with a 7:00 PM concert at the iconic Carnegie Hall, Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage. The evening will continue with a Dinner Dance at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental New York, offering guests a black-tie optional affair to remember.

Under the baton of Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, The New York Pops will be joined by an impressive lineup of guest artists including Babyface, Shoshana Bean, Busta Rhymes, Deborah Cox, Brandon Victor Dixon, Fantasia Barrino Taylor, Art Garfunkel, Art Garfunkel Jr., Courtney Hadwin, Melissa Manchester, Barry Manilow, John Mellencamp, Ray Parker Jr., Carlos Santana, Valerie Simpson, Patty Smyth, Ruben Studdard, Rob Thomas, Adrienne Warren, Diane Warren, Dionne Warwick, and Avery Wilson. This stellar group of performers will pay tribute to Clive Davis, a five-time Grammy Award winner and a pivotal figure in the music industry, whose pioneering work has significantly shaped the soundtrack of our lives.

Proceeds from the gala will support The New York Pops and its PopsEd music education programs, making your attendance not only a night of unparalleled entertainment but also a contribution to the nurturing of future generations of musicians.

Tickets for the concert are available at carnegiehall.org, through CarnegieCharge at 212-247-7800, or at the Carnegie Hall Box Office located at 57th and Seventh. For those interested in the Dinner Dance and premium concert tickets, which include a tax-deductible donation in support of The New York Pops and our PopsEd programs, please visit The New York Pops website for more information on ticket levels.

For any inquiries regarding the 41st Birthday Gala concert and dinner dance, please reach out to developmentnypops.org or call 212-765-7677. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the monumental career of Clive Davis and enjoy an evening of spectacular music and camaraderie, all in support of a great cause.

41st Birthday Gala The Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Tribute to the Legendary Clive Davis

Carnegie Hall

Feinstein uncovers jewels from the songbooks of a generation of iconic women as we celebrate the centennials of Judy Garland, Doris Day and Peggy Lee, and give a nod to Liza Minnelli and Garland’s legacy.

*All concert dates subject to pending health department guidelines.

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17 - 18 Oct, 2026

Melissa Manchester · Dakota

Feb 19, 2026

Jim Caruso’s Cast Party with Billy Stritch on Piano · McCallum Theatre

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