Barry Manilow cuts Las Vegas show short and cancels weekend performances due to bronchitis
The 83-year-old singer ended his Friday concert after two songs and called off Saturday’s show, citing a bout of bronchitis.
Barry Manilow ended his Friday night concert at the International Theater in the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino after only two songs, walking off stage and informing the audience that the performance was over. The abrupt conclusion was followed by the cancellation of the scheduled Saturday show.
Manilow had returned to the venue on Thursday after a six-week hiatus, greeting the crowd with “I’m back!” and delivering a lively set that included jokes about audience-thrown underwear. Representatives for the singer told Paste Magazine that he developed bronchitis after the Thursday performance, which forced the Friday and Saturday dates to be cancelled.
The health issue follows Manilow’s recent medical challenges. He disclosed a lung cancer diagnosis last year and underwent surgery that left him short of breath during everyday activities. In May, he said he was still relearning how to breathe properly and was focusing on piano work while his voice recovered.
Manilow had resumed touring in June to promote his new album “What a Time,” his first collection of original material in nearly 15 years. Earlier this summer, he halted a series of shows citing vocal strain and technical problems, noting that the demanding schedule may have been excessive.
"After a triumphant welcome-back concert on Thursday, Barry got hit with bronchitis and had to cancel his Friday and Saturday shows," a spokesperson said.
Fans were advised to monitor official channels for updates on future performances.