Barry Manilow’s return to the Westgate Las Vegas stage lasted exactly one night. After a celebrated comeback show Thursday at the International Theater, the 83-year-old icon walked off Friday’s performance after just two songs and canceled Saturday’s concert as well. His representative confirmed bronchitis was to blame, and attendees reported receiving Ticketmaster refund emails shortly after.
The timing is what makes this one sting. Manilow went public in December 2025 with an early-stage lung cancer diagnosis, discovered during scans while he was recovering from a previous bout with bronchitis. His Westgate residency has also been postponed multiple times over the years for health reasons, so fans have learned to pay close attention whenever his name trends. With more than 85 million records sold and a Vegas legacy that gets mentioned alongside Elvis Presley’s venue records, Manilow remains one of the city’s biggest draws.
It’s still unclear whether his next scheduled date on October 15 will go on as planned. For now, refunds are rolling out and fans are sending well wishes. Were you at Thursday’s show or holding tickets for this weekend? Let us know in the comments.
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