Barry Manilow Cancels Las Vegas Shows After Illness

Barry Manilow ended his Las Vegas comeback run early after illness forced him to leave a performance at the International Theater at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort. The 83-year-old singer exited after two songs, and later shows were canceled after he developed bronchitis.

According to Manilow's representative, the singer's Friday and Saturday performances were canceled following the illness. The representative said the condition came after Manilow's return concert on Thursday.

"After a triumphant welcome-back concert on Thursday, Barry got hit with bronchitis, and had to cancel his Friday and Saturday shows," said Manilow's representative in a statement.

Manilow had previously announced that he was diagnosed with stage 1 lung cancer in December and underwent surgery and voice rehabilitation. His Thursday concert marked his first performance at the venue since late August.

Manilow also addressed his recent schedule on social media after completing a summer tour. He described the break from touring while reflecting on the demands of his performances.

"quick break" wrote Barry Manilow, singer.

The singer said his summer tour included 29 shows over 68 days before his Las Vegas return. He noted that the performances and audience responses had been positive before the health issue interrupted his schedule.

"We just finished a fantastic summer tour. Twenty-nine shows in 68 days. The shows were fantastic.

The audiences were fantastic. And I sounded fantastic. But it seems that we were pushing a little too hard," wrote Barry Manilow, singer.