10/21/2025 | Press release | Archived content
American singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge will bring "The Rise Tour" to Hershey Theatrefor a performance on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 8 p.m.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, Oct. 24, at 10 a.m. They can be purchased online at https://www.Ticketmaster.com.
Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Etheridge has remained one of America's favorite female singers for more than two decades. The singer hit commercial and artistic stride with her fourth album, "Yes I Am," in 1933. The collection featured her massive hits, "I'm the Only One" and "Come to My Window." She has won two Grammy Awards from 15 nominations, an Academy Award for "I Need to Wake Up" and a Juno Award.
Hershey Theatre opened in September 1933. It has established itself as the area's premier performing arts center, presenting the finest in touring Broadway shows, classical music and world-renowned entertainers.