Debbie Gibson, who shot to pop-music stardom as a teen in the late 1980s, will take fans on a “Sleigh Ride” Nov. 25 at Mount Airy Casino Resort, Woodland Road, Mount Pocono.

The singer’s “Winterlicious: An Evening of Holiday & Hits” will feature music from 2022’s “Winterlicious” album, with some of Gibson’s biggest hits sprinkled throughout the show.

“Winterlicious,” released on Gibson’s Stargirl Records label, arrived 30 years after her cover of the standard “Sleigh Ride.” The latter appears on the holiday set, her 11th studio album.

“A lot of artists churn holiday records out when they’re at the height of everything,” Gibson said. “I wanted to wait until I had solid originals.” The album boasts seven Gibson originals.

“Winterlicious,” which includes a “White Christmas” duet with dad Joseph, followed 2021’s “The Body Remembers,” the star’s first album of original songs in 20 years.

Gibson hopes her cozy “Winterlicious” show, with tap shoes and onesies, will become an annual staple. The production includes subtle changes from last season.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Merrick, Long Island, Gibson “was born with an innate sense of melody. Any chance I got to turn my thoughts into songs, I did.”

Gibson’s parents, in their starter-house living room, had a piano before a couch. As a child, the performer was a student of classical pianist Morton Estrin.

Growing up, Gibson adored iconic artists such as Madonna, Olivia Newton-John, Billy Joel and Elton John, along with George Michael, Whitney Houston and Tina Turner.

Gibson, who won a radio-station song contest at age 12, strove for well-roundedness as a student who happened to be producing demos in her garage.

“I wanted to excel in anything I did,” said Gibson, a graduate of Sanford H. Calhoun High School. “On the craziest day, I had 14 tests to make up. I was like, ‘Alright, bring it.’”

Gibson’s parents encouraged the singer to follow her passion. Mom Diane, who passed away in early 2022, managed her third-oldest of four daughters for 25 years. She fought for Gibson to record her original songs, plus produce and arrange.

Debut album “Out of the Blue,” released in 1987, sold 3-million-plus copies, spawning hits such as “Only in My Dreams,” “Shake Your Love” the title track and “Foolish Beat.” When the latter topped the Billboard Hot 100, Gibson became the youngest artist to write, produce and perform a No. 1 single.

Though diagnosed with anxiety and depression as a teen, Gibson felt no pressure when recording 1989’s “Electric Youth,” her 2-million-plus-selling sophomore set.

“Songs were being written as ‘Out of the Blue’ was going to press, so they were all part of the same chapter. I was too young and too much in a great mood to think about pressure.”

Gibson wrote and produced her second No. 1, “Electric Youth“ lead single “Lost in Your Eyes.” She had not heard the “great rumor” that actor Kirk Cameron was the ballad’s muse.

“It was a composite of a lot of my early loves and people. I dated Brian Bloom for a while. He’s still a friend of mine. It wasn’t really one moment that ignited that song.”

The “Electric Youth” hit parade also included the title track, “No More Rhyme” and “We Could Be Together” The latter, also the title of Gibson’s 2017 box set, encapsulates the singer-songwriter with its inclusive, no-limitations, take-chances message.

Released in late 1990, Gibson’s third album, “Anything is Possible,” sold a quarter of its predecessor’s sales. “I never overthink numbers, place much weight on that,” she said.

In 1992, Gibson, who had her Actors’ Equity card at 11, made her Broadway debut in “Les Miserables.” Around age 5, “Broadway was my biggest and first dream. I would go to all the auditions.” Gibson starred in 17 musicals, including three on Broadway, over 17 years.

Starting in theater, Gibson had a “love affair from day one” with the gay community. At 16, she performed debut hit “Only in My Dreams” in gay clubs and remains “forever an ally.”

Gibson’s icon status stretches beyond the gay community. In January, she will receive The Women’s International Music Network’s Trailblazer Award at the She Rocks Awards.

The singer, overcoming Lyme disease for a number of years, advises young artists to “write from your soul, forge your own path. Get a sense of every aspect in your world.”

As for choices she’s made, Gibson has no regrets. That includes a trio of SyFy films, including two “Mega Shark Versus …” titles, as well as her 2005 Playboy pictorial.

“I’m a fan of being in the moment. The SyFy movies brought me great joy. Playboy, I waited till I felt 100% sure it was something I wanted to do and enjoy, which I did.”

Looking ahead, the Las Vegas resident - who in late September announced a book deal with Gallery for her upcoming memoir - has specific career goals in mind.

“I feel there’s an actress in me dying to do a meaty role in a film. I want to produce and compose on Broadway. I would love to score films. I have much to accomplish.”