1st Bret Michaels, Now Joliet's New Hollywood Casino Books Patti LaBelle For November Show

JOLIET, IL — Hollywood Casino Joliet issued a press release on Tuesday revealing that Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Patti LaBelle will perform on Friday, Nov. 14. LaBelle is bringing The 80/65 Tour to fans across the country celebrating her 80 years of life and 65 years in music.

"Hollywood Joliet is thrilled to host an intimate night with legendary Patti LaBelle. She is a vocal powerhouse, and this is going to be a show you don’t want to miss,” declared Ruben Warren, Vice President and General Manager of Hollywood Casino Joliet.

According to the press release, LaBelle, who has been called the “Godmother of Soul,” brings hit songs like “Lady Marmalade,” “On My Own,” and more from her six decades in the music industry. The Philadelphia native first earned acclaim as the lead singer of The Bluebelles and then gained popularity around the globe as part of the trailblazing and genre-bending trio LaBelle before striking out on her own in the 1970s. She has earned numerous honors including Grammy Awards, American Music Awards and NAACP Image Awards.

In recent years, LaBelle has diversified her success branching out into other artforms and entrepreneurial endeavors including film, television, New York Times best-selling books, and even her own lifestyle brand, Patti’s Good Life.

Pre-sale begins on Thursday, Sep. 4, and tickets open for public sale on Friday, Sep. 5 at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster. More information about the show and upcoming events can be found at www.ticketmaster.com.

In August, the casino announced Poison lead singer Bret Michaels will perform at the new Event Center inside the Hollywood Casino Joliet on Saturday, Oct. 18.

About Hollywood Casino Joliet

Hollywood Casino Joliet, operated by PENN Entertainment, is now open at the all-new, land-based entertainment destination located at 1401 Gateway Blvd., Joliet, IL. The state-of-the-art casino recently replaced the former riverboat located on the shores of the Des Plaines River since 1992. The all-new Hollywood Casino Joliet features approximately 1,000 slots and 43 live table games, an ESPN BET sportsbook, several new restaurants and bars, event center and meeting space, and ample parking. For more information, visit www.hollywoodcasinojoliet.com.