Manilow postpones Christmas show opener due to heart problem

Las Vegas Review-Journal

2 years ago

Barry Manilow attends Clive Davis' 90th birthday celebration at Casa Cipriani on Wednesday, Apr ... — Barry Manilow attends Clive Davis’ 90th birthday celebration at Casa Cipriani on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in New York. (Greg Allen/Invision/AP)

Barry Manilow performs at We Love NYC: The Homecoming Concert at The Great Lawn in Central Park on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in New York. (Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)

Barry Manilow has cancelled his Thursday night show at Westgate’s International Theater to treat atrial fibrillation (or, AFib), which is an abnormal heartbeat.

The 79-year-old superstar’s condition is not considered serious. He is to be treated and released at a Las Vegas hospital on Thursday night.

Manilow was to open his annual “A Very Barry Christmas” holiday production, which runs through Dec. 10. Manilow has shifted Thursday’s performance to a 4 p.m. matinee, followed by his usual 7 p.m. show time.

The 4 p.m. start is a first for Manilow at the International.

Manilow was to be treated at a Las Vegas hospital on Thursday night to re-set his regular heartrate. The hotel issued a statement: “Barry sends his most sincere regrets for any inconvenience and looks forward to seeing everyone at (Friday’s) shows.”

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