Barry Manilow halted his performance at Westgate’s International Theater after five songs Saturday night, returning to injured reserve as he recovers from lung surgery. Neon.reviewjournal.com reported that the singer read from a sheet of paper on stage, telling the audience, Let me tell you my tale of woe…
Vocal Recovery From Lung Surgery
Manilow explained to the crowd that he is experiencing trouble singing due to a crazy, crazy surgery
in late December. Neon.reviewjournal.com reported that surgeons removed a cancerous tumor from his left lung on Dec. 23 and scraped his vocal cords. Doctors told him it would take over a year, or at least six more weeks, for his voice to return to 100 percent.
Ongoing Recovery Causes Tour Setbacks and Cancellations
The singer’s ongoing recovery has forced him to miss several shows on tour and at the Westgate. Neon.reviewjournal.com reported that Manilow suffered from bronchitis last month and stopped his Oct. 9 performance after just one song, subsequently dropping his Oct. 10 date as well.
Upcoming Performance Schedule
Fans attending Saturday’s interrupted concert will receive refunds, according to neon.reviewjournal.com. His next scheduled shows on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday remain on sale at Ticketmaster.com.
Why Barry Manilow Stopped His Saturday Show
Why did Barry Manilow stop his Saturday show?
Manilow halted his performance at Westgate’s International Theater after five songs because he was having trouble singing during his ongoing recovery from lung surgery, neon.reviewjournal.com reported.
When was Barry Manilow’s lung surgery performed?
Surgeons removed a cancerous tumor from his left lung on Dec. 23, during an operation where they also scraped his vocal cords, according to neon.reviewjournal.com.
What are the dates of Manilow’s next scheduled performances?
His next shows are scheduled for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with tickets still on sale at Ticketmaster.com, neon.reviewjournal.com reported.
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