The reviews are in, and our favorite Grammy winner is officially dazzling audiences out in the Hamptons! Critics are falling in love with Melissa’s heartwarming performance as "Ma Cagney" in Cagney: The Musical at the Bay Street Theater. See what the buzz is all about!
Clive Davis has died at age 94. As one of the foundational artists of the Arista Records era, I reflect on our complicated, enduring relationship, the lessons learned, and the final photo we shared together.
Melissa Manchester’s evening at 54 Below unfolded as a night of songs and stories, moving between music and memories of collaborators and her own catalogue. She carried the room with ease, and the songs still land with weight, shaped by time, voice, and presence.
Melissa is returning to the stage this summer, joining the cast of Cagney the Musical at the Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor, New York. Taking on the role of Ma Cagney, Melissa portrays the steadfast "touchstone" and mother of the legendary Hollywood tough guy and dancer, James Cagney.
Congratulations to Melissa Manchester on turning 75. She continues to create, perform, and explore new projects with the same energy and curiosity as ever. This year includes concert appearances across the U.S., new music and composition work, and the return of her one-woman show Fifty Threads after its successful New York debut.
There was laughter. There were stories that made you pause. And of course, there was music — the kind that reminds you why Melissa Manchester continues to resonate after all these years. A night of reflection, reinvention, and real connection. On July 21, Melissa returned to the GRAMMY Museum’s Clive Davis Theater in Los Angeles.
The evening was an fascinating musical stroll through Melissa Manchester’s five-decade career. Can it get any better than this? An electrifying vocalist, a proficient pianist, an award-winning composer, and wonderful actress with a creative output that has been so enormously consequential, telling you about it in story, and song, with a voice that sends chills down your spine.
Written just seven months ago, “’Til We Remember Who We Are” speaks to something deeper than headlines — a gentle but powerful reminder of our shared humanity. In times of division or uncertainty, music has the power to reconnect us. Melissa’s heartfelt lyrics offer reflection, hope, and the call to remember what truly unites us. Today, that message feels more timely than ever. Please have a listen — and if it resonates with you, share the music. Sometimes a song is exactly what we need to remember who we are.
Melissa Manchester Returns to 54 Below June 12 – 14, 2025. She brings "Fifty Threads: An Artist’s Journey" to 54 Below, offering a heartfelt look back at her remarkable five decades in music. With over 20 albums to her name, Melissa weaves together unforgettable songs and personal stories, tracing the milestones of a storied career that began in her hometown of New York City.
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. Having recently come off a sensational 17-month, 51-city tour in Funny Girl, Manchester felt the time was right to reflect on her musical journey with a fresh perspective.