Early exit and canceled dates
Barry Manilow brought Friday's concert at the International Theater in the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino to a premature close, and his Saturday show has been called off. Representatives for the singer and the resort attributed the cancellations to bronchitis, which struck after what they described as a triumphant return to the stage on Thursday. According to Vital Vegas, Manilow walked off after performing just two songs; the band kept playing instrumentals until an announcement over the PA confirmed the show had ended. Audience members later said on social media that Ticketmaster sent emails promising refunds.[S1][S2][S3][S4]
A comeback interrupted
Thursday's performance had been Manilow's first time back onstage following a six-week hiatus that began after his Aug. 22 show. The singer has been recovering from lung cancer, a diagnosis he made public in December 2025. His Westgate Las Vegas residency was originally scheduled to start in February, but he postponed it to March to accommodate surgery. In May, he announced that despite making great progress, his doctor advised he was not yet ready to perform, forcing another delay of the Las Vegas dates. He also said he expected to be ready for June arena shows in the United Kingdom and looked forward to returning to Westgate in July.[S1]
Medical background and unanswered questions
Manilow's cancer was discovered during an MRI he underwent while recovering from bronchitis, according to the available reporting. The latest bout of bronchitis has now disrupted his comeback, and it remains unclear when he will resume performances at the Westgate or whether further dates will be affected. The singer, 83, has not commented publicly on the cancellations beyond the statement from his representatives.[S1][S3]
