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.
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.
The world premiere of Melissa Manchester’s five-movement piano concerto, AWAKE!, will take place on July 19, 2025, at the Corning Glass Museum Auditorium as part of the Endless Mountain Music Festival. Acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Biegel will perform the piece under the baton of Maestro Stephen Gunzenhauser.