Michael Bolton Plays Ridgefield Playhouse Tonight

Two-time "Best Pop Male Artist" and multi-Grammy Award Winner Michael Bolton, known for his sensational vocal chops and songwriting talents on hits "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You", "That's What Love is All About", "When a Man Loves a Woman" and so many more, is coming back to The Ridgefield Playhouse, after last year's sold-out event, tonight, March 25, at 8 p.m.

Bolton has sold upwards of 53 million albums and singles and has won countless awards. An acclaimed and versatile singer/songwriter whose vocal talents and style have allowed him to cross genres performing with musical icons Luciano Pavarotti and B.B. King, Bolton's songs have been recorded and performed by more than 100 artists. Bolton has collaborated with some of today's greatest songwriters and producers including Lady Gaga, Diane Warren, Desmond Child, David Foster and Phil Ramone. Bolton is one of the very few artists to have co-written with the legendary Bob Dylan, resulting in the mega hit "Steel Bars". Michael has written #1 hit singles impacting the careers of artists such as Laura Branigan ("How Am I Supposed to Live Without You"), KISS ("Forever"), Barbra Streisand ("We're Not Making Love Anymore"), Cher ("I Found Someone"), and Kenny G ("By the Time This Night is Over"). Bolton's breakthrough album The Hunger was certified double Platinum and shipped four million copies worldwide.

Tom Tom's Restaurant and Bakery (417 Main St., Ridgefield) will pour a free glass of house wine with dinner the night of this show when tickets/stubs are presented. This event is partially underwritten by Transworld Business Advisors of Fairfield County and Adam Broderick Salon and Spa and is part of the Xfinity Rock Series and Doyle Coffin Architecture Singer/Songwriter Series.

On top of all this, Bolton, the author recently released an autobiography, The Soul of it All, as well as a new studio album Ain't No Mountain High Enough: A tribute to Hitsville USA, collaborating with Mo-Town legends Smokey Robinson and Valerie Simpson, as well as contemporary artists including Kelly Rowland and Leona Lewis.

Originally from New Haven and now a resident of Westport, CT, Bolton continues to tour the world while writing, recording and taping for a wide array of music, film, television and theater projects. His timeless style, charm and good looks have earned him a spot in several "People Magazine's Sexiest Man" issues, including the distinction of 2012's "Sexiest Man Alive".

? In recognition of his artistic achievements, Michael has garnered not only Grammies but also six American Music Awards and a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He has earned more than 24 BMI & ASCAP Awards, including Songwriter of the Year, nine Million-Air awards, and the Hitmakers Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Bolton remains committed to humanitarian causes, especially through the Michael Bolton Charities, now in its 20th Year of advocating on behalf of women and children at risk, as well as other social and political organizations. He has been honored with the Martin Luther King Award granted by the Congress of Racial Equality (C.O.R.E.) and the Lewis Hine Award from The National Child Labor Committee, to name but a few.

For tickets ($126 orchestra, $111 mezzanine/bal.), call or visit the box office (203) 438-5795; ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT; ridgefieldplayhouse.org.