Barry Manilow Taking a Break From Las Vegas Residency After Canceling Shows: ‘We All Need To Sit Down and Shut Up’

The singer who had surgery for stage 1 lung cancer in December, promised to be back on stage in October.

Barry Manilow at Clive Davis’ and the Recording Academy’s Pre-GRAMMY Gala at The Beverly Hilton on February 1, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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Barry Manilow is taking a break. The legendary “Copacabana” singer posted a note to fans on Tuesday (Aug. 25) announcing that he is pulling the plug on planned residency shows at the International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas planned for this weekend, as well as six shows scheduled for September in order to rest and recuperate.

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