Barry Manilow cut his Saturday night show at Westgate Las Vegas short after just five songs, telling the International Theater crowd his voice was not cooperating, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported Sunday.
The 83-year-old headliner stopped after “Can’t Smile Without You,” read a prepared statement to the audience and explained he is still recovering from surgery he had on Dec. 23 of last year to remove a cancerous tumor from his left lung. According to the Review-Journal, Manilow also revealed for the first time that surgeons had scraped his vocal cords, and that doctors told him there would be nights when his voice would not be there. “Tonight is one of those nights,” he told the crowd.
Refunds and upcoming dates
Manilow told the audience that ticket holders for Saturday’s show would be refunded. His next Westgate performances, set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Nov. 12–14), were still listed for sale on Ticketmaster as of Sunday afternoon.
It is not the first interruption this fall. On Oct. 9, Manilow stopped a Westgate show after one song while dealing with bronchitis, and he also canceled his Oct. 10 performance. Fans reported he sounded strong at Friday night’s show, the Review-Journal noted, but his recovery has made some nights unpredictable.
What it means for locals and visitors
- If you held tickets for Saturday, Nov. 7, watch for refund details from your point of purchase; Manilow said fans would be refunded.
- If you have tickets for Nov. 12–14, the shows are still on as of Sunday. Check your email and Ticketmaster account the day of the show for any change.
- Show running times can change with little notice on nights like this, so plan rides and dinner reservations with some flexibility.
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