Barry Manilow Cancels Two Las Vegas Shows After Bronchitis

Barry Manilow’s return to his Las Vegas residency was cut short this week after a performance ended early and a second show was canceled. A representative for the singer said bronchitis led to the cancellations of his October 9 and October 10 concerts at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort Casino. Manilow, 83, had returned to the stage on October 8 after a six-week break. He performed at the International Theater, where he told the audience he had medical problems but was back, according to an account of the show. The next night, Manilow stopped performing after two songs, according to an account attributed to Vital Vegas. His band played instrumentals before an announcement said the show was over. Attendees reportedly received refund emails from Ticketmaster after the performance ended early. The October 10 concert was canceled outright. The bronchitis explanation came from a representative for Manilow and the venue. The available reports do not independently establish the diagnosis. Manilow’s team had not said whether the residency’s next listed date, October 15, would proceed. The cancellations followed a summer of performances and another planned pause.