Debbie Gibson to perform at Rivers Casino Philadelphia

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Singer, songwriter, producer, musician and actor Debbie Gibson is bringing her holiday tour Winterlicious: An Evening of Holiday and Hits, to Rivers Casino Philadelphia this December. The Event Center performance will be on Saturday, 3 December at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $29 and go on sale this Friday, 16 September.

This holiday show marks the singer-songwriter’s first holiday album of her career, the 14-track Winterlicious. It contains a blend of classics, a duet of "White Christmas" with her "Daddy Joe," and originals, including a duet called "Heartbreak Holiday" with her other favorite Joe, Joey McIntyre, co-written by the pop soulmates themselves. In addition, the holiday album will include a 30th anniversary edition of "Sleigh Ride Remastered," which will benefit the Special Olympics.

"We’re looking forward to hosting pop icon and personal favorite Debbie Gibson this upcoming holiday season," said Justin Moore, general manager of Rivers Casino Philadelphia. "She’s the ‘original pop princess,’ and her show is a great way to celebrate the season."

For more than 35 years, Gibson has been a pioneer in the entertainment industry, and she embodies what it truly means to be an icon. After conquering the pop world with three consecutive albums and world tours, she set her sights on the theater and starred in 17 musicals in 17 years. Gibson has sold more than 16 million albums worldwide and has released 10 studio albums and five compilations. With successes from No. 1 hits and platinum albums to starring roles on stage and screen, Gibson is a force with timeless talent and charisma in the entertainment industry.

Debbie Gibson is part of the upcoming entertainment at Rivers Casino, which is scheduled as follows:

• 17 September: DJ Jazzy Jeff
• 24 September: Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
• 25 September: Legs N’ Eggs Drag Brunch
• 28 September: Aunt Mary Pat
• 1 October: The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
• 8 October: Jeremy Piven
• 23 October: Legs N’ Eggs Drag Brunch
• 11 November: Ed Bassmaster Live
• 23 November: Boney James
• 3 December: Debbie Gibson
• 10 December: Kenny G

For tickets and more information, please visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia.