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Melissa Manchester

Birth Place: Bronx, NY, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
North American Tour, 2023
Mrs. Brice


[Regional (US)]
Reprise! Concert, 1999
Beggar Woman


[US Tour]
National Tour, 1987
Emma


Writing

Composer
Composer/Lyricist

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54 Below to Celebrate the Holiday Season with Joe Iconis, Norm Lewis, Joy Woods and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025

54 BELOW will celebrate the happiest time of the year with an incredible lineup of performances by Tony winner Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” star Darius de Haas, and more.
The Avon Theatre Film Center Honors Clive Davis With The 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025

The Avon Theatre Film Center celebrated an extraordinary night of music, film, and legacy at its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Gala honoring Clive Davis, the legendary record producer and five-time GRAMMY Award winner whose influence has shaped generations of artists.
Interview: Singer-Songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway Brings Her Best to 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 10, 2025

From 9/24 through 9/27, catch The Best of Ann Hampton Callaway at New York’s 54 Below. We spoke with Ann Hampton Callaway about the upcoming show, her new songs, and what she’s been working on lately.
TikTok's Paloma Diamond and More Set for 54 Below Lineup Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including TikTok's Paloma Diamond, and more. See the full lineup here!
TikTok's Paloma Diamond and More Set for 54 Below September Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.
Review: SAILING: YACHT ROCK at Signature
by Roger Catlin - Jul 28, 2025

The Signature cabaret succeeds because it gets the irony. Even while they play up the captain’s hats, cold drinks and ocean sunsets that help frame the genre, they realize the era’s hits can be at once catchy and silly — a good mix for a summer night of entertainment.
Hammerstein Museum Celebrates Oscar's 130th Birthday
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2025

The Oscar Hammerstein Museum & Theatre Education Center will celebrate the 130th birthday of Oscar Hammerstein II with concerts of his songs during tours of  Highland Farm.
Review: Hugh Jackman Headlines Hollywood Bowl's 2025 Season Opener
by Michael Quintos - Jun 18, 2025

To kick off the official start of its 2025 season, one of the world's most iconic venues, the Hollywood Bowl, welcomed more than 10,000 guests on the evening of June 7, 2025 for its opening night concert 'An Evening With Hugh Jackman,' featuring the celebrated Australian-born stage-and-screen star performing high-energy numbers accompanied by the lush, grandiose sounds of the Hollywood Bowl orchestra under the direction of Principal Conductor Thomas Wilkins, as well as the Senior graduating musicians of the Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (YOLA) who joined them on select numbers. A rousing display of talent and energy, Jackman's concert proved once again why this award-winning star is quite a 'showman.'
STAGE FRIGHT at Red Eye NY Welcomes Melissa Manchester
by Emmy Rice - Jun 14, 2025

Stage Fright, hosted by Marti Gould Cummings a Grand Marshal for this year's NYC Pride, along with Drama Desk-nominee Yaz Fukuoka on the keys, will welcome Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Melissa Manchester on Tuesday, June 17.
Review: When You're in the Presence of a Legend, You Know It - Melissa Manchester at 54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jun 13, 2025

The word legend is used to describe many, but when you are in the presence of a legitimate one you know it. Melissa Manchester’s three-night engagement at 54 Below ends on Saturday June 14.
Jenn Corella and More to Performa t 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jenn Colella, and more. See the full lineup here.
Otto’s Backstage Will Host Cabaret Night with Performer Billy Stritch
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2025

Grammy Award-winning writer, producer, and performer Billy Stritch will present an intimate Cabaret Night event at Otto's Full Service in Piermont, New York.
The 42nd Annual Elliot Norton Awards Winner Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2025

The 42nd Annual Elliot Norton Awards ceremony was held at The Huntington Theatre in Boston. See the full list of winners here and learn more about the Awards!
Best Cabaret in June 2025: Tony Danza, Darren Criss, Bridgett Everett & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 1, 2025

We've put together a list of some of the biggest stars of the stage and screen and the biggest names in jazz, cabaret and Broadway with shows in NYC - at a range of budget points. Now's your chance to see these stars live in an intimate venue.
Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and more. See the full lineup here!
Melissa Manchester, Anthony Rapp, Melissa Errico and More to Join STAGE FRIGHT at Red Eye
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2025

Stage Fright, hosted by OUT 100's Marti Gould Cummings with Drama Desk-nominee Yaz Fukuoka on the keys, will present a big, star-studded PRIDE lineup at Red Eye NY. Kicking the celebration off is Jacqueline B. Arnold.
JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY is Coming to Catalina Jazz Club in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2025

The Manhattan phenomenon Jim Caruso’s Cast Party with Billy Stritch at the piano will return to the West Coast at Catalina Jazz Club. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
54 Below to Celebrate Pride Month with Tracie Thoms, Lee Roy Reams, Jenn Colella, and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025

54 BELOW will honor the LGBTQ+ performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Pride Month. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Melissa Manchester to Bring Musical Memoir Show to 54 Below in June
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2025

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Melissa Manchester will celebrate her remarkable 50-year career in show business with a dazzling, all-new show titled “50 Threads: An Artist’s Journey” at 54 Below in New York City.
Christine Ebersole and Billy Stritch to Return to 54 Below in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2025

54 BELOW will welcome back Broadway favorite Christine Ebersole and piano virtuoso Billy Stritch in December. Learn more about the concerts and see how to purchase tickets!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Melissa Manchester written?

Melissa Manchester has written 3 shows including Dancin' (Composer), Barbara Cook: A Concert for the Theatre (Composer), Hats! (Composer/Lyricist).

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