We’ve got good news, and we’ve got bad news for Fanilows. The good news is Barry Manilow’s planning to head back to Las Vegas for more shows at the Westgate. But the bad news is, he’s canceling the rest of his tour for the time being. After a lung cancer diagnosis and hitting the road, Barry learned that at 83, he just doesn’t heal as quickly as he used to. Barry Manilow shared an update with fans on Instagram so they could hear it straight from the source.
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Hi everybody – Barry here.
And I want you to be the first to know that we’re going to take a quick break.
We just finished a fantastic summer tour.
29 shows in 68 days.
The shows were fantastic.
The audiences were fantastic.
And I sounded fantastic.
But it seems that we were pushing a little too hard.
Barry Manilow Added a Bit of Humor to His Update
In true Barry Manilow form, he added a bit of a joke to his update.
Now we all need to sit down and shut up.
So, we’re going to take a break until we return to the Westgate Las Vegas on October 8th.
When I’ll be singing like a bird.
I hope to see you then.
New Westgate concert dates will be announced next week.
Although the news wasn’t what ticket holders wanted to hear, Barry Manilow’s fans appreciated the update and shared their well wishes.
“You deserve a break Barry! Take all the time that you need. We’ll be there for you when the time comes, in the meantime have fun, relax and enjoy this very well deserved break. Much love always!” Someone wrote.
This person agreed, writing, “Relax and recharge. Don’t push yourself too hard. We will always be there for you.”
The Fanilows have your back, Barry. We’re ready when you are.
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