Barry Manilow cancelled two consecutive Las Vegas performances at the Westgate International Theater due to technical and vocal problems, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal and Billboard. The 83-year-old entertainer called off the weekend shows just hours before taking the stage, following a truncated 40-minute performance earlier in the week that was halted during his 1978 hit “Can’t Smile Without You.”
Westgate Las Vegas Residency Cancellations and Technical Glitches
The sudden cancellation disrupted the latest leg of Manilow’s ongoing residency, titled The Hits Come Home, at the International Theater. According to Billboard, the singer’s team announced via Instagram that Friday and Saturday night performances could not proceed due to technical and vocal complications. Representatives for the venue and the artist did not immediately respond to requests for further details regarding the exact nature of the equipment failure or the vocal strain. Billboard noted that automated refunds are being processed at the original point of purchase for ticketholders. Despite the disruption, current schedules indicate Manilow remains booked to resume the residency later in the month.
Did you know? Barry Manilow’s residency at the Westgate Las Vegas is housed in the International Theater.
Impact of Stage 1 Lung Cancer Recovery on Tour Dates
The weekend shutdown follows a series of recent scheduling disruptions tied to the veteran singer’s ongoing recovery from cancer treatment. According to Daily Mail, Manilow underwent surgery last December to remove a cancerous spot from his left lung after a medical check for hip pain led to an unexpected diagnosis. The Grammy-winning artist told People magazine that the condition was caught early at stage 1 and had not spread. In the wake of the procedure and subsequent medical advice to rest, Manilow postponed planned February residency dates and a slate of spring arena shows.
The health crisis also forced changes to routing earlier in the summer. According to Daily Mail, a scheduled August performance at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, was called off due to unforeseen circumstances, marking the second time that specific gig was postponed following an initial delay in March. Speaking with NPR in June upon the release of his album What A Time, Manilow acknowledged that medical professionals advised a full year for recovery following lung surgery, noting uncertainty regarding the long-term impact on his vocal cords.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were Barry Manilow’s Las Vegas concerts cancelled?
According to Billboard and Daily Mail, the shows at the Westgate International Theater were cancelled due to technical and vocal problems encountered during the residency run.
Are ticketholders receiving refunds for the cancelled Westgate shows?
Yes, according to statements published on Instagram by the artist’s team and reported by Billboard, refunds are processed automatically at the original point of purchase.
When was Barry Manilow diagnosed with lung cancer?
According to Daily Mail and People, Manilow was diagnosed with stage 1 lung cancer in November and underwent successful surgery to remove a spot from his left lung in December.
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