Barry Manilow cancels Las Vegas shows after bronchitis forces walk-off
The 83-year-old singer halted his Las Vegas residency after bronchitis caused him to leave a performance early and led to the cancellation of the following two dates.
Barry Manilow cancelled his Saturday concert in Las Vegas after walking off stage during his Friday performance. The singer, 83, had returned to the venue on Thursday, October 8, following a six-week pause in his residency for health reasons. On Friday he stopped after two songs, telling the audience to "talk amongst yourselves" and did not resume the show.
Manilow’s representatives said the artist "got hit with bronchitis and had to cancel his Friday and Saturday shows" after the Thursday concert. The residency, originally slated to start in February, was delayed when Manilow disclosed a lung-cancer diagnosis made in December of the previous year. He underwent surgery to remove a tumor from his left lung and postponed the residency and several tour dates to recover.
In a March interview, Manilow described the experience as a "nightmare" but noted he avoided chemotherapy and radiation. He said the illness prompted him to reflect on his career and personal relationships. Earlier this summer, he expressed uncertainty about his vocal recovery, stating, "My voice, I don’t know whether it’s coming back," and recalling a recent sound check that sounded unlike his usual performance.