Barry Manilow Cancels Las Vegas Shows Due to Bronchitis
The 83-year-old singer, who recently recovered from lung cancer, cited illness for the cancellations.
Barry Manilow has been forced to cancel two nights of his Las Vegas residency due to a bout of bronchitis, his representatives confirmed.
The 83-year-old singer, who revealed in December that he had undergone surgery to remove a cancerous spot on his lung, had recently returned to the stage. Although his lung cancer is now in remission, the healing process has led to several concert postponements this year.
After completing a 29-show summer tour, including a six-city UK arena tour, Manilow had to scrap two dates of his Las Vegas residency, "The Hits Come Home!," in August. He then took time off until October 8.
Manilow returned to the stage on Thursday at the Westgate Las Vegas, telling the audience, "I'm back!" However, he ended Friday night's show early and subsequently canceled Saturday's performance due to his illness.
"After a triumphant welcome-back concert on Thursday, Barry got hit with bronchitis and had to cancel his Friday and Saturday shows," a statement from his representatives read. He reportedly told the crowd during Friday's early exit, "Talk amongst yourselves."
Despite the setback, the previous night's show saw Manilow engaging with the audience, who threw undergarments onto the stage. He joked, "I feel like I'm a teenage idol again," in response to the gestures.
In August, Manilow had pulled out of a concert in Lexington, Kentucky, citing "unforeseen circumstances," and postponed two Las Vegas residency dates due to "technical and vocal problems." He later announced a break until October, explaining that the exertion of his summer tour had been too much.
Manilow announced his stage one lung cancer diagnosis in late 2025, shortly after completing a run of Christmas concerts. The tumor was discovered after he experienced prolonged bouts of bronchitis, leading to an MRI. Doctors confirmed the cancer had not spread, and he underwent surgery for its removal, avoiding chemotherapy or radiation.
Initially, he had to postpone his January tour dates and later delayed shows from February through mid-March. He explained that he was unable to sing more than three songs consecutively, and his doctor advised his body was not ready for the demands of a full concert.
Despite these challenges, Manilow performed his UK arena tour and other concerts over the summer. He released his 33rd studio album, "What a Time," in June.