Melissa Manchester's second album is "Bright Eyes."
ATLANTIC CITY - The Schultz-Hill Foundation is offering an evening to remember to support the arts in Atlantic County with An Evening with Melissa Manchester, featuring the Bay Atlantic Symphony. The fundraising concert will take place 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5 at Resorts Casino Hotel Superstar Theater. Proceeds benefit the Schultz-Hill Foundation's mission to provide music and arts education programs for students and seniors in greater Atlantic City.
Manchester is celebrating nearly 50 years in music, film, theatre and television. An acclaimed songwriter, her musical pop standards have stood the test of time. Melissa won a Grammy in 1982 for You Should Hear How She Talks About You, and is known for her diversity of musical styles with hits such as Midnight Blue, Don't Cry Out Loud and Whenever I Call You Friend. She has starred in the national touring companies of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Music of the Night and Song and Dance and she played the title character's mother on NBC's hit TV series Blossom. She was inducted into the Great American Songbook Hall of Fame in 2021.
The Bay Atlantic Symphony under the direction of Maestro Jed Gaylin will accompany the singer/songwriter.
Tickets for the event include limited $175-per-person VIP tickets with preferred seating and a post show meet and greet champagne/dessert reception with Manchester. VIP tickets may be purchased online at www.schultz-hill.org.
Tickets are $50 for preferred seating, $35 general admission and are available through Ticketmaster or at the Resorts box office.
The Schultz-Hill Foundation organizes one benefit performance annually to support their year-long arts outreach programs. Resorts Casino Hotel is a presenting sponsor for the event. Honorary Chairs of the event's Celebrity Committee are Resorts President Mark Giannantonio and Mrs. Susan Giannantonio. Other event sponsorships are available, starting at $500.
The nonprofit 501(c)3 Schultz-Hill Foundation supports the arts, history and education throughout South Jersey. Programs include the Dina Scholarships, Senior Music Series, Summer Theater Program with the Atlantic City Theater Summer Youth Camps, and an Arts Outreach collaborative with the Bay Atlantic Symphony and students in the Atlantic City region.
For additional information, please contact the Schultz-Hill Foundation or visit www.schultz-hill.org.
