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Barry Manilow pauses Las Vegas residency after show cancellations to rest
The singer plans to return to the stage in October following a summer tour and recent performance disruptions.
The short version
- Barry Manilow announced he is taking a temporary break from his Las Vegas residency at Westgate Las Vegas to rest and recover.
- The hiatus forces the cancellation of several planned performances scheduled for late August and September.
- Manilow stated he plans to return to the stage on October 8, with new residency dates set to be announced.
Key facts
- Barry Manilow announced on Instagram that he is taking a break to rest following a 29-show summer tour.[Billboard]
- The pause includes canceling residency shows at the Westgate Las Vegas for late August and six dates in September.[Billboard]
- Manilow stated he expects to resume performances at the venue on October 8.[Billboard]
- The decision follows recent show cancellations attributed to technical and vocal issues, as well as a history of schedule changes after his December surgery for stage 1 lung cancer.[Billboard]
What remains uncertain
- Specific rescheduling details for the canceled August and September dates have not yet been fully announced by the venue.[Billboard]