Legendary Singer Delays Tour, Affecting Upstate NY Concerts
Barry Manilow has postponed all of his April arena performances after doctors ordered a reschedule. An email to ticket holders, obtained by Newsday, said new dates have not yet been set.
Tour postponements and affected dates
The announcement cancels three New York shows in April. The affected dates were April 13 at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, April 20 at MVP Arena in Albany, and April 22 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.
Tickets for those concerts were nearly sold out. Information on refunds or exchanges was not immediately available.
Legendary Singer Delays Tour and regional impact
The decision marks another interruption for the artist. The phrase Legendary Singer Delays Tour has circulated among fans and promoters.
The cancellations are Affecting Upstate NY Concerts, especially the Albany and Buffalo stops. Local venues and ticket holders are awaiting rescheduled dates.
Health update
This is the third postponement in four months following a lung cancer diagnosis. The 82-year-old underwent surgery in December to remove a cancerous spot.
He said he would not require chemotherapy or radiation. Manilow added he planned to rest and keep his spirits up with light comforts.
Career achievements
Manilow is a Grammy-winning singer and songwriter. His career spans seven decades and more than 85 million solo records sold worldwide.
- Notable hits: “Copacabana (At the Copa)”, “Mandy”, “Can’t Smile Without You”, “I Write the Songs”, “Looks Like We Made It”.
- He wrote many famous commercial jingles, including Band-Aid and State Farm themes.
Early years and accolades
He began in 1965 working in the CBS mailroom while studying music at night. He earned attention as the “piano-playing mail boy” and performed in clubs.
Jingle work helped launch his mainstream career. He amassed more than 50 hit songs, 13 No. 1 singles, and six multi-platinum albums.
- Tony Award for Barry Manilow on Broadway
- Two Emmy Awards
- Induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
- Produced for artists such as Bette Midler and Dionne Warwick
Filmogaz.com will update readers when new tour dates or refund details become available. Fans and venues await further announcements.
