Barry Manilow Postpones May Las Vegas Shows Amid Cancer Recovery
Barry Manilow has postponed his May Las Vegas residency shows due to his ongoing recovery from lung cancer surgery, though he reports making significant progress. The 82-year-old singer confirmed he is on track to resume performances with his June U.K. arena tour and return to Las Vegas in July. Manilow, a music icon with a career spanning over five decades, continues to prepare for the release of his new album and rescheduled tour dates.
- ▪Barry Manilow postponed his May Las Vegas residency shows due to recovery from Stage 1 lung cancer surgery.
- ▪He reported positive progress from his doctor and plans to return to the stage in July at Westgate Las Vegas.
- ▪Manilow's new single 'Once Before I Go' became a top 10 hit on the Adult Contemporary chart, marking his sixth consecutive decade with a hit.
- ▪His upcoming album 'What a Time' is set for release on June 5, 2026, his first new material in nearly 15 years.
- ▪Manilow has sold over 85 million albums and earned 13 No. 1 singles on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart.
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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. Gilbert Flores/Billboard Barry Manilow has postponed his May Las Vegas residency dates as he continues to recover from lung cancer surgery, though the 82-year-old says he is making great progress and expects to return to the Westgate stage in July. Explore Barry Manilow See latest videos, charts and news In an Instagram Story posted Friday (May 1), Manilow opened with, “Good news! I went to the doctor yesterday and he said I’m making great progress and look great! All the training and exercising I’ve put in is paying off. He did say, however, that I’m not quite ready for Vegas.
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