Barry Manilow Cancels Las Vegas Residency Shows Days After Returning to the Stage Post-Cancer Recovery
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Barry Manilow has cancelled his Friday and Saturday Las Vegas residency shows after developing bronchitis, just days after returning to the stage. The cancellations follow his first performance in six weeks and come as he continues recovering from lung cancer.
A report said Manilow stopped Friday’s concert after two songs, with refunds subsequently announced to attendees. His Westgate Las Vegas dates had been postponed several times following surgery and medical advice; he had said he was making progress but was not ready to perform. His cancer was discovered during an MRI while he was recovering from bronchitis.
- Bronchitis led Manilow to cancel two Las Vegas shows.
- He had returned to the stage on Thursday after six weeks away.
- The singer is still recovering from lung cancer.
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Barry Manilow is an American singer and songwriter whose career has included hits such as “Mandy” and “Copacabana”. He has held a long-running residency at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort, where he performs a regular series of concerts.
A residency means an artist performs repeatedly at the same venue, rather than touring from city to city. Manilow has had to postpone shows during treatment and recovery from lung cancer, which he said was found during a scan while he was recovering from bronchitis. His health and ability to perform affect the schedule for the Las Vegas concerts and plans for people who have booked tickets.