TULSA, Okla. (Feb. 17, 2026) — A Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer, Richard Marx is bringing his chart-topping hits and creative reinvention to Hard Rock Live inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa on Thursday, May 14, at 8 p.m.

With over 45 million albums sold, 1 billion streams and 14 No. 1 singles to his name, including "Right Here Waiting," "Hazard" & "Hold On to the Nights,” Richard Marx is the only male artist in history to have his first seven singles reach the Top 5 on the Billboard charts, and one of only two artists, alongside Michael Jackson, to write a No. 1 song in four different decades. Marx's work extends far beyond his own recordings, having written and produced for such artists as Luther Vandross, Keith Urban, NSYNC, Barbra Streisand and Burt Bacharach. 

His latest album, “After Hours,” featuring Rod Stewart & Kenny G, debuted on the Billboard’s jazz charts for the first time in his illustrious 40-year career (No. 18 on Jazz Albums and No. 18 and No. 14 on Traditional Jazz Albums). Praised by “The New York Times,” “USA Today,” “Billboard” and more, “After Hours” blends beloved Great American Songbook standards with brand-new originals written or co-written by Marx in the same era-evoking spirit.

Marx also hosts the hit podcast “Stories To Tell” (with guests that include Paul Stanley, Rick Springfield & Kenny Loggins) and lives with his wife, Cuban-American TV host Daisy Fuentes, in Malibu, California.

Tickets start at $29.50 and go on sale Feb. 20.

With more than 2,300 electronic games, signature restaurants and nationally acclaimed live entertainment, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is Oklahoma’s unrivaled leader for world-class gaming and hospitality. Located on I-44 east of the Tulsa metro, Hard Rock has been owned and operated by Cherokee Nation Entertainment since 1993. Its reputation is backed by national and regional recognition, earning 24 wins in CasinoPlayer Magazine’s 2025 “Best of Gaming Awards” and a record 18 wins in Tulsa World’s 2025 “Best in the World” awards. Information on upcoming shows at Hard Rock Live, Track 5., Riff’s and Amp Bar is available online at www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com or by calling (918) 384-ROCK 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. To explore upcoming events, resort amenities or special offers, connect with us on Facebook, X and Instagram. More information about One Star® Rewards is available at www.onestarrewards.com.

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