Melissa Manchester And Imelda Papin Come To The Orleans Showroom 7/31-8/2

Legendary recording artists Melissa Manchester and Imelda Papin will share the stage and showcase their award-winning sounds in a limited engagement at The Orleans Showroom, July 31 - August 2.

The veteran performers will come together in a musical milestone, giving audiences a rare concert experience that combines their two powerhouse voices. Manchester, a compelling singer and songwriter, has numerous hits to her credit, including "Midnight Blue," "Through The Eyes of Love" and "Don't Cry Out Loud." Philippine music icon Papin has recently earned praise for her "Voice of the Heart" album, highlighted by a danceable and hip beat duet with Ron Dante of The Archies, the original singer of the worldwide No. 1 hit "Sugar, Sugar."

Grammy Award-winning Manchester's rise to fame began with a stint as a back-up singer for Bette Midler. She went on to earn her own recording contract, headline at both Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall, and dazzle sold-out venues around the country. Celebrated as much for her songwriting as for her singing, Manchester co-wrote the classic "Whenever I Call You Friend" with Kenny Loggins. Her songs have been recorded by Barbra Streisand, Dusty Springfield, Johnny Mathis and Peabo Bryson, among others. In 1980 Manchester became the first artist in the history of the Academy Awards to have two nominated movie themes in a given year - "Through The Eyes of Love" and "The Promise." In 1982 she received the Grammy for Best Female Vocalist. She has combined her acting and singing talents over the years, and co-starred alongside Bette Midler in For The Boys. With a performing career spanning four decades, Manchester co-wrote the score for Lady and The Tramp II and in 2004 released her 16th album, "When I Look Down That Road."

Best-known in Las Vegas as the host of the radio program The Imelda Papin Voice of the Heart Radio Show on KLAV 1230 AM, the internationally acclaimed Papin grew up in a remote fishing village in the Philippines where she dreamed of using her talent to help her family lead a better life. After prevailing as undefeated champion in a regional singing contest, Papin's family realized her talent and moved to Manila. Papin established herself as a performer and appeared on television programs in Hong Kong and Bangkok. Papin has recorded multiple hits such as "We Could Have It All," "Katarungan" and "Bawal" and is a frequent headliner in showrooms throughout Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Papin directs a portion of her concert and record proceeds to designated beneficiaries and concerns. She recently held a fundraising concert with boxing champ Manny Pacquiao for the purchase of dialysis machines for the free treatment of indigent patients in the Philippines. Heeding the call of service, Papin ran for public office and became the only elected and re-elected female vice governor in the province of Camarines Sur.

Tickets are now available starting from $60, inclusive of tax. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 702.365.7075 or visiting www.orleanscasino.com.

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