Barry Manilow Cancels Vegas Show After Illness Forces Early End to Prior Performance
Singer Barry Manilow has called off tonight's concert at Westgate Las Vegas after cutting short his Friday show due to bronchitis, amid ongoing treatment for lung cancer.
Barry Manilow cancelled his scheduled performance at the International Theater in the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino on Saturday night after ending Friday's concert prematurely because of bronchitis. The singer, who is undergoing treatment for lung cancer disclosed last December, had returned to the venue on Thursday following a six-week hiatus.
A spokesperson for Manilow told Variety that the artist "got hit with bronchitis and had to cancel his Friday and Saturday shows" after a brief appearance on Friday, during which he stopped after a few songs and asked the audience to "talk amongst yourselves" before leaving the stage.
The residency, originally slated to start in February, has been repeatedly delayed due to the singer's health issues, including previous bouts of bronchitis. In May, Manilow posted on social media that his doctor noted progress but advised he was not yet ready to resume the Vegas dates.
As of midday Saturday, the performer had not issued a new statement regarding the latest cancellations.