Barry Manilowhas been hospitalized with a bronchial infection, PEOPLE can confirm.Although Manilow was scheduled to kick off his residency at the Westgate Las Vegas on Thursday with a series of sold-out shows, the singer has had to cancel his opening weekend of performances.“I can’t believe this is happening,” Manilow, 74, said in a statement to PEOPLE, confirming he has been hospitalized and diagnosed with a bronchial infection. “Our new show is ready, we’re all ready, and we were all looking forward to tonight.”Manilow is expected to make a speedy recovery and be released in a few days.The singer has also shared the news on social media.“The entire Westgate family wishes Barry a speedy recovery and we know that he will dazzle audiences when his show resumes on June 21st,” said David Siegel, Westgate Resorts’ Founder & CEO.Guests originally scheduled to attend this weekend’s performances will have the opportunity to get a full refund for the tickets. Additionally, once future dates are released, ticket exchanges will be offered.Manilow Las Vegas – The Hits Come Homewill be back to its regular schedule starting June 21.Leon Bennett/WireImageThe hospitalization comes a year after a different set of health woes for Manilow. In May 2017, hepostponed several showsdue to sprained vocal cords.“Barry is on doctors orders to rest due to sprained vocal cords,” read a statement issued at the time. “We are all very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.”
Barry Manilowhas been hospitalized with a bronchial infection, PEOPLE can confirm.
Although Manilow was scheduled to kick off his residency at the Westgate Las Vegas on Thursday with a series of sold-out shows, the singer has had to cancel his opening weekend of performances.
“I can’t believe this is happening,” Manilow, 74, said in a statement to PEOPLE, confirming he has been hospitalized and diagnosed with a bronchial infection. “Our new show is ready, we’re all ready, and we were all looking forward to tonight.”
Manilow is expected to make a speedy recovery and be released in a few days.
The singer has also shared the news on social media.
“The entire Westgate family wishes Barry a speedy recovery and we know that he will dazzle audiences when his show resumes on June 21st,” said David Siegel, Westgate Resorts’ Founder & CEO.
Guests originally scheduled to attend this weekend’s performances will have the opportunity to get a full refund for the tickets. Additionally, once future dates are released, ticket exchanges will be offered.
Manilow Las Vegas – The Hits Come Homewill be back to its regular schedule starting June 21.
Leon Bennett/WireImage
The hospitalization comes a year after a different set of health woes for Manilow. In May 2017, hepostponed several showsdue to sprained vocal cords.
“Barry is on doctors orders to rest due to sprained vocal cords,” read a statement issued at the time. “We are all very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.”
source: people.com
