Melissa Etheridge: RISE

PATCHOGUE THEATRE 2026 GALA!

Featuring Melissa Etheridge

Melissa Etheridge brings RISE to Patchogue Theatre on Saturday April 11th. Don’t miss her play songs from her new album and her hits!

Proceeds from this event featuring Melissa Etheridge
at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts play a crucial role in
supporting its mission.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, PTPA enriches,
educates, and entertains a diverse audience by showcasing a wide range of
performing artists. The theatre stands as an innovative cultural hub for both
the local community and the Long Island region, collaborating with nearby
organizations and creating educational opportunities.

SELECT GALA TICKETS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE:

Your ticket supports Patchogue Theatres nonprofit mission. 

Tickets will include:

• Pre-show open bar cocktail reception and passed hor dourves. 
• Premium Orchestra Seating
• Sponsorship packages available by calling 631-207-1300 x 104

Melissa Etheridge On Tour VIP Merch Bundle

Includes:

• One (1) Premium Reserved Seat Ticket
• VIP-exclusive photo print, autographed by Melissa**
• Canvas workwear jacket with exclusive design and embellishments**
• Carry-on size duffle bag and luggage tag**

**Items shipped after the show plays**

Melissa
Etheridge stormed onto the American rock scene in 1988 with the release
of her critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, which led to an
appearance on the 1989 Grammy Awards show. For several years, her
popularity grew around such memorable originals as "Bring Me Some
Water," "No Souvenirs" and "Ain't It Heavy," for which she won a Grammy
in 1992. Etheridge hit her commercial and artistic stride with her
fourth album, Yes I Am (1993). The collection featured the massive hits,
"I'm the Only One" and "Come to My Window," a searing song of longing
that brought Etheridge her second Grammy Award for Best Female Rock
Performance. In 1995, Etheridge issued her highest charting album, Your
Little Secret, which was distinguished by the hit single, "I Want to
Come Over." Her astounding success that year led to Etheridge receiving
the Songwriter of the Year honor at the ASCAP Pop Awards in 1996.

Known
for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Etheridge has
remained one of America's favorite female singers for more than two
decades. Earlier in her recording career,
Etheridge acknowledged her sexual orientation when it was considered
less than prudent to do so. In October 2004, Etheridge was diagnosed
with breast cancer, a health battle that, with her typical tenacity, she
won. Despite losing her hair from chemotherapy, Etheridge appeared on
the 2005 Grammy telecast to sing "Piece of My Heart" in tribute to Janis
Joplin. By doing so she gave hope to many women afflicted with the
disease.

2024
saw Melissa release Melissa Etheridge: I'm Not Broken, a two-part
docuseries (Paramount+) and accompanying live album. Recorded live
within the grounds of the Topeka Correctional facility the album and
two-part docuseries follows her journey both penning and performing an
original song inspired by her correspondence with residents of the TCF
and features raw and rousing versions of specially curated fan favorites
and original songs.