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January 30, 2012 Broadway WorldBarry Manilow Adds Second Show at the Fox Theatre
Due to popular, Grammy, Tony and Emmy Award-winning singer-songwriter, Barry Manilow, has added a second performance at Detroit’s Fox Theatre on Saturday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. Manilow will perform at 7:30 on Friday, March 9 and Saturday, March 10. The added show is set for 7:30 p.m. at the Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit. TICKETS: $24.99, $64.99, $84.99 and $144.99. ON SALE: Tickets for Saturday, March 10 go on sale Friday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m.

With worldwide record sales exceeding 80 million, Barry Manilow is ranked as the top Adult Contemporary chart artist of all time, according to R&R (Radio & Records). His track record includes no less than 25 consecutive top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. OlympiaEntertainment.com / LiveNation.com / Ticketmaster.com. Fox Theatre, Joe Louis Arena and City Theatre Box Offices.

January 30, 2012 Detroit News"Barry Manilow adds March 10 date at Fox Theatre" by Adam Graham
Detroit is getting even more Manilow. Barry Manilow has added a second date at the Fox Theatre, promoters announced Monday. He will perform March 10, in addition to his previously announced March 9 concert. Tickets for the March 10 concert, $24.99, $64.99, $84.99 and $144.99, go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday.

Manilow's most recent album, "15 Minutes," is a concept album about the cycle of fame. Released in June, it debuted at No. 7 on Billboard's Top 200 albums chart.

January 27, 2012 PollstarManilow Is Popping Up All Over
After spending much of the last few years playing Las Vegas residencies, Barry Manilow is getting out of Sin City.

Hardly a day goes by that we don’t hear from a promoter announcing his brand-spanking new Manilow date. Yes, the man who practically owned the 1970s when it came to majestically produced ballads is building quite an impressive routing in 2012. For example, Manilow is slotted for three nights at the Windy City’s Chicago Theatre Feb. 2-4. He also has a four-night run at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall Feb. 10-12 & 14.

But not all Manilow dates are multi-nighters in some of the nation’s largest cities. Much to his fans’ delight, he’s booking plenty of one-night stands across the country, including Omaha, Neb., at the CenturyLink Center Feb. 29; Moline, Ill, at the i wireless Center March 8; Detroit’s Fox Theatre March 9; Saint Paul, Minn., at Xcel Energy Center April 13; Grand Rapids, Mich., at the Van Andel Arena April 26 and Milwaukee at the Milwaukee Theatre April 28.

Other towns hosting the purveyor of such monster hits as "I Write The Songs," "Mandy" and "Could It Be Magic" include Huntington, W.Va. (April 19); Highland Heights, Ky. (April 20); and Green Bay, Wis. (April 27). Manilow is also headed to the U.K. in May, playing shows in London (May 15), Birmingham (May 17), Manchester (May 19) and Glasgow (May 21) as well as in Dublin, Ireland, (May 23).

Many shows are already on sale. A fan club presale for Milwaukee begins Feb. 1, for Saint Paul Feb. 2. Highland Height goes on sale Feb. 3. Visit Manilow.com for more information.

January 27, 2012 St. Paul Pioneer PressBarry Manilow is coming to the X
Singer/songwriter Barry Manilow will perform at the Xcel Energy Center in April, Xcel and promoter Live Nation announced today. Manilow's concert, his second at Xcel, will be April 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Feb. 3 at the Xcel box office and Ticketmaster ticket centers. Or you can charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com and www.manilow.com.
January 27, 2012 CBS MinnesotaFanilows Rejoice! Barry’s Coming To The 'X'
Could it be magic? Is it a miracle? A true blue spectacle? Not exactly, but it certainly seems like daybreak for Fanilows. Barry Manilow is scheduled to own the stage at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul Friday, April 13. It will be the second time he’s played the venue, after appearing there once in 2008. The concert coincides with the release of his latest album, "15 Minutes," which was named after a much-quoted Andy Warhol maxim that, in the future, everyone will be famous for 15 minutes.

Tickets for Manilow -- who is ranked as the top-selling adult contemporary artist ever with 80 million records sold -- go for anywhere from $10 to $130, and go on sale through Ticketmaster or at the Xcel Energy Center box office on Friday, Feb. 3, just in time to make for a swell Valentine’s Day gift for Mandy or Lola (you know, the showgirl with yellow feathers in her hair). Tickets will also be available at 1-800-745-3000.

January 27, 2012 StarTribuneBarry Manilow headed back to Xcel Center April
Barry Manilow will return to St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center on April 13. Tickets go on sale next Friday (Feb. 3) at 10 a.m., and Fanilows can choose from a price range as broad as Barry’s smile, with $129.99, $99.99, $79.99 and $59.99 seats on down to $19.99 and even $9.99. [Barry] last performed in town at the X in 2008. Since then, the 68-year-old entertainer has taken up residency at the Paris hotel and casino in Las Vegas. He also endured hip surgery last month, but he’s already expected to return to the stage next week in Chicago. He's touring with his first album of original songs in 10 years, "15 Minutes," thematically based on the ups and downs of fame.
January 27, 2012 Fox 11 (WLUK-TV)Barry Manilow coming to Resch Center
Singer Barry Manilow is coming to the Resch Center. With 25 top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, Manilow's new album, "15 Minutes," explores the highs and lows of fame. Manilow is ranked the top adult contemporary chart artist of all time, according to R&R (Radio & Records) and Billboard magazines. Manilow's performance at the Resch Center is scheduled for April 27 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Feb. 4. They can be purchased at the Resch Center box office, all Oneida Casino Ticket Star locations, by calling 1-800-895-0071 or online. Prices range from $19.99 to $119.99.
January 27, 2012 We Are Green BayBarry Manilow to peform in Green Bay" by Erin Davisson
One of the biggest adult contemporary music artists of all-time, Barry Manilow is coming to Green Bay for one night only. He will perform on April 27th at the Resch Center. Manilow has sold more than 80 million records with such Top 40 hits as "Mandy," "Looks Like We Made It," "Can't Smile Without You," "I Write the Songs" and "Copacabana." Tickets go on sale on February 4th at 11:00 am through Oneida Casino Ticket Star outlets (www.ticketstaronline.com).
January 27, 2012 Appleton Post CrescentBarry Manilow to perform at Resch Center: Singer schedules Green Bay concert for April 27
It could be magic this April when entertainment megastar Barry Manilow serenades northeastern Wisconsin. The 68-year-old hitmaker is set to perform at the Resch Center on April 27. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. performance go on sale Feb. 4 at all Oneida Ticket Star locations, including the Resch Center box office, by calling 800-895-0071 or at www.ticketstaronline.com. Tickets start at $19.99, with a limited number of gold and silver ticket packages available.

Manilow has sold more than 80 million records and charted 25 consecutive top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. His latest album, "15 Minutes," was released in June and is his first batch of new material in a decade.

January 27, 2012 Green Bay Press GazetteBarry Manilow to croon at Resch Center on April 27
He writes the songs that make the Resch Center sing. Barry Manilow, one of the biggest adult contemporary artists of all-time, will perform at the Ashwaubenon venue on April 27. Tickets to the 7:30 p.m. show go on sale at 11 a.m. Feb. 4 at Oneida Ticket Star locations or through (800) 895-0071 and www.ticketstaronline.com. Prices are $119.99, $89.99, $69.99, $49.99 and $19.99; a limited number of gold and silver packages are also available.

The 68-year-old Manilow has sold more than 80 million records and charted 25 consecutive top 40 hits (among his biggest: "Mandy," "Looks Like We Made It," "Can’t Smile With Out You" and "Copacabana") on the Billboard Hot 100. His latest album, "15 Minutes," was released in June and is his first batch of new material in a decade.

January 27, 2012 Peoria Journal StarBarry Manilow lists Bloomington concert
Calling all "fanilows." The legendary singer-songwriter, arranger, producer and jingle-writer Barry Manilow is coming to the heartland. Manilow will perform at 7:30 p.m. April 11 at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington. Tickets are $119.99, $99.99, $79.99, $59.99, 39.99 and $19.99, and go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 4 at the box office, all Ticketmaster outlets and select Walmart locations, online at ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000.

With worldwide sales of more than 80 million records, Manilow is ranked as the top Adult Contemporary chart artist of all time, according to R&R (Radio & Records) and Billboard Magazines. Rolling Stone crowned him "a giant among entertainers... the showman of our generation." Manilow has had at least 25 consecutive top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. His latest album, "15 Minutes" is his first album of original songs in 10 years. According to the Bloomington Pantagraph, Manilow first performed in Bloomington-Normal in October 1976, for two shows at Illinois State University’s Braden Auditorium.

January 27, 2012 Pantagraph.comManilow concert details announced
Ticket details and a start time have been released for the U.S. Cellular Coliseum's Barry Manilow concert announced earlier this week. The April 11 show will begin at 7:30 p.m., with seats priced at $19.99, $39.99, $59.99, $79.99, $99.99 and $119.99. A limited number of Gold Circle seats are also available. Sales begin at 10 a.m. Feb. 4, via the Coliseum box office, area Ticketmaster outlets, select Walmart locations, online at www.ticketmaster.com and via charge at 800-745-3000.

Manilow is touring in support of his first album of original songs in a decade, "15 Minutes," an exploration of the perils and pinnacles of fame inspired by Andy Warhol's "everyone will be famous for 15 minutes" quote.

January 27, 2012 FOX6NowBarry Manilow coming to the Milwaukee Theatre
Barry Manilow will be coming to the Milwaukee Theatre for a concert on Saturday, April 28th. Ticket prices will range from $9.99 to $174.99. They go on sale on Friday, February 3rd at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Milwaukee Theatre box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com, or charge at 800-745-3000.
January 27, 2012 JSOnlineBarry Manilow to play Milwaukee Theatre in April
One of the most successful pop balladeers of all time, Barry Manilow, will bring his show to the Milwaukee Theatre at 8 p.m. April 28. Manilow is touring behind his latest album, "15 Minutes," his first album of original songs in 10 years, described as "edgy, guitar-driven pop." His often lovelorn lyrics and dramatic arrangements have brought him 25 consecutive top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. Tickets are $174.99, $94.99, $74.99, $54.99 and $9.99, excluding service charges. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 3 at the Milwaukee Theatre box office, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave., Ticketmaster outlets, (800) 745-3000 and ticketmaster.com.
January 26, 2012 Chicago TribuneManilow has songs that make the whole world sing
Barry Manilow explores the topic of the double-edged sword of fame on "15 Minutes," his first original album in 10 years. It's a subject in which the nearly 70-year-old singer and songwriter has expertise; Manilow has sold 75 million records in a career that began when he was a teen. Details: 8 p.m. Thursday through Feb. 4 at The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St.; $35-$250; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com. Why go: For some of the most legendary love songs that make the whole world sing ... it's Barry Manilow!
January 25, 2012 WSAZ-3Barry Manilow to Perform in Huntington
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Barry Manilow is set to perform at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Tickets for April 19 show go on sale February 3.

Manilow has sold more than 80 million records. He is ranked as the top Adult Contemporary chart artist of all time, according to R&R (Radio & Records) and Billboard Magazines. Rolling Stone crowned him "a giant among entertainers...the showman of our generation," and Frank Sinatra summed up Manilow best when Ol’ Blue Eyes told the British press, "He’s next."

Manilow’s track record includes no less than 25 consecutive top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. His latest album, "15 MINUTES" is his first album of original songs in ten years. Inspired by the Andy Warhol quote: "In the future, everybody will be world famous for fifteen minutes," this edgy, guitar-driven pop album is a captivating musical odyssey exploring the perils and pinnacles of fame’s double edged sword.

January 25, 2012 WOWK-TV"Barry Manilow scheduled to perform in Huntington on April 19" by April Kaull
Barry Manilow is set to perform April 19, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Manilow's track record includes more than 25 consecutive top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, along with more than 80 million records sold. Tickets go on sale next Friday, February 3 at 10 a.m. They range from $125 to $35. You can purchase tickets at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena Box Office, Ticketmaster.com, or by calling 800-745-3000.
January 25, 2012 The Herald-DispatchBarry Manilow to perform April 19
Legendary pop songwriter Barry Manilow will be in concert Thursday, April 19, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena. The arena announced Wednesday that tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, for the concert. Tickets are $34.99, $54.99, $74.99 and $124.99. Eric Ryan Productions and Nationals Artists Group are presenting the concert that features Manilow, who has sold more than 80 million records.

Ranked as the No. 1 adult contemporary chart artist of all time, according to R&R (Radio & Records) and Billboard magazines, Manilow had no less than 25 consecutive top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. His latest album, "15 Minutes" is his first album of original songs in 10 years. It is inspired by the Andy Warhol quote: "In the future, everybody will be world famous for 15 minutes."

Tickets will be on sale at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena Box Office, www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. Go online at www.bigsandysuperstorearena.com for more on the arena.

January 25, 2012 Chicago Celebrity"Chicago Theatre hosts Barry Manilow" by Tim O'Brien
For fans of Barry Manilow near Chicago, Groundhog Day cannot come fast enough. Manilow will start a three-day concert stint at the legendary Chicago Theatre on Feb. 2 and with that, some fans may want to see if over and over again, not unlike the movie "Groundhog Day." Well, one thing is for sure, they could see it two more times as Manilow will play Feb. 3-4, too.

The concert coincides with the release of his latest effort, "15 Minutes," coined after the famous Andy Warhol line suggesting everyone will be famous for 15 minutes." "15 Minutes" is Manilow's first original album in 10 years, but that doesn't mean he wasn't recording and singing. On this journey to his latest CD, Manilow recorded works from some of the greatest songwriters of all-time, including George Gershwin. Now, it was time to get back to what he loves best -- [songwriting]. The result is "15 Minutes." On the CD are 16 original songs penned by manilow and 16 lyricist Enoch Anderson.

As he goes on tour, Manilow brings with him a long, rich history of songs people know by heart. After all, "I Write the Songs" is one of them, but ironically, that was not written by him, but rather Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys.

The Chicago Theatre is located at 175 N. State Street in Chicago. For tickets, call 312-745-3000 or [go to] ticketmaster.com

January 25, 2012 Cincinnati.comBarry Manilow coming to Bank of KY Center
Heads-up, Barry Manilow fans: The legendary "Mandy" crooner’s tour will stop at Bank of Kentucky Center on April 20 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets to the singer/songwriter’s concert go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, with prices ranging from $34.99-$124.99, plus fees. Tickets can be purchased at The Bank of Kentucky Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000.
January 24, 2012 Pantagraph.com"Barry Manilow coming to Coliseum" by Dan Craft
The man who writes the songs the whole world sings - State Farm Insurance Companies included - is returning to town for the first time in a quarter-century. Pop legend Barry Manilow, famous locally as the composer of State Farm's "like a good neighbor" advertising jingle, will headline a show at 7:30 p.m. April 11 in the U.S. Cellular Coliseum. It will be the singer's first show in town since a mid-'80s show in Illinois State University's Braden Auditorium. Ticket details, included prices and a release date, will be announced later in the week, a Coliseum spokeswoman said.

Manilow's 45-year career began in the commercial world, where he penned jingles for not only State Farm, but also Dr. Pepper, Pepsi, McDonalds and Kentucky Fried Chicken. He scored his first top 10 pop success in 1974, with "Mandy," the start of a decade-long string of radio hits that included "I Write the Songs," "Could It Be Magic," "Weekend in New England" and "Could It Be Magic?"

Manilow's first B-N concert occurred at the height of his hit-making fame in October 1976, in ISU's Braden Auditorium for a two-show stand. That appearance entered the Braden records book as one of its key shows of that decade: It is currently ranked as Braden's sixth best-attended multiple-concert appearance by an artist.

January 23, 2012 WZZM 13 (ABC)"Barry Manilow coming to Grand Rapids" by Matt Campbell
He's the singer and songwriter who created both "Mandy" and "You Deserve A Break Today" -- the old McDonald's jingle. Now Barry Manilow is bringing his music to Van Andel Arena. Concert promoter LiveNation announced Monday Manilow will perform at the Grand Rapids venue on Sunday, April 26. Tickets for the concert start at $29.99 and go up to $109.99. The tickets will be available beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Van Andel Arena box office, TicketMaster, and LiveNation.com. Manilow performed at the Van Andel Arena in May 1997 and February 2002.
January 23, 2012 WOOD-TVManilow at Van Andel Arena in April: Tickets go on sale January 28
Barry Manilow is coming to Grand Rapids, Michigan, this spring. He will have a concert on April 26 at Van Andel Arena, according to the official website of the Barry Manilow International Fan Club. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Jan. 28 at the Van Andel Arena box office, ticketmaster.com and livenation.com. They cost $29.99, $49.99, $69.99, $89.99. A limited amount will be available at $109.99, livenation.com reports.
January 19, 2012 SkyNewswire.comSinger Barry Manilow Talks with Today’s Caregiver magazine about How He Was Out of Rhythm
Today's Caregiver magazine, the nation's longest-running national caregiving magazine, www.caregiver.com, announced that its 98th celebrity caregiver cover interview is with music icon Barry Manilow. Since 1996, each issue of the glossy print magazine has been graced with cover interviews of celebrities discussing their own personal caregiving or health challenges and how they are working to improve the lives of family caregivers. The current issue with Mr. Manilow and previous issues are also available online at http://www.caregiver.com.

"Barry Manilow not only wrote the songs of my generation, but is still a vibrant presence on the music scene. We are honored by his sharing his story of living with atrial fibrillation (AFib) with our audience," states Gary Barg, Editor-in-Chief of Today’s Caregiver magazine and caregiver.com who conducted the interview with Mr. Manilow. "I think after reading our cover interview, caregivers will get to see a personal side to Barry as a knowledgeable and caring advocate."

Manilow is the patient spokesperson for Get Back in Rhythm, a national AFib education campaign to encourage people to learn about the importance of managing AFib, including the value of getting your heart into rhythm. As Manilow states in the interview about what to do if you find yourself experiencing the symptoms of AFib, "Go to your doctor; you got to take this one seriously."

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January 17, 2012 Lincoln Journal Star"Barry Manilow to play Omaha Feb. 29" by L. Kent Wolgamott
Barry Manilow is coming to Omaha. The master of mainstream pop, known for late '70s hits such as "Mandy," "I Write The Songs" and "Copacabana," will be at the CenturyLink Center on Feb. 29. During his four-decade career, Manilow has sold more than 80 million albums. He's the top-charting adult contemporary artist of all time and, at one point, notched 25 consecutive top 40 hits.

Manilow's most recent release is last year's "15 Minutes," a concept album about a singer/performer inspired by the Andy Warhol quote: "In the future, everybody will be world-famous for 15 minutes." His first new album of original material in a decade, "15 Minutes" debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard albums chart in June.

Tickets for Manilow's Omaha show go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at the CenturyLink Center box office, Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com and by phone at 800-745-3000. Tickets are $119.99, $99.99, $79.99, $59.99, $39.99, $29.99, $19.99 and $9.99. All tickets are subject to Ticketmaster fees, which range from $9.75 for the least expensive tickets to $15.40, according to ticketmaster.com.

January 17, 2012 Omaha.com"Manilow returning to Omaha" by Kevin Coffey
All the Fanilows out there can rejoice. Barry Manilow is coming back to Omaha. The hugely popular adult contemporary singer of songs such as "Mandy" and "Copacabana" will perform at CenturyLink Center Omaha at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 29.

Last year, Manilow -- the top-charting adult contemporary artist of all time, according to Billboard -- released "15 Minutes," an album of new material inspired by the famous Andy Warhol quote that "everybody will be famous for 15 minutes."

Tickets to the Omaha show fit all price ranges. Running between $9.99 and $119.99, tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. at www.ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster retail locations, the CenturyLink Center box office or by phone at 800-745-3000.

January 17, 2012 WOWT Channel 6Barry Manilow Coming to Omaha
Her name was Lola. His name is Barry. He’s coming to CenturyLink Center Omaha. She is not, except in song if fans get their way. Barry Manilow has announced he will bring his voice to Omaha Wednesday, February 29th. Tickets go on sale at 10am Friday, January 20 with a wide variety of prices: $9.99, $19.99, $29.99, $39.99, $59.99, $79.99, $99.99 and $119.99. Manilow’s latest album “15 Minutes” is his first album of original songs in ten years.
January 16, 2012 Broadway.comFox Concerts Presents Barry Manilow, 3/1 & 2; Tickets Go On Sale 1/20
Fox Concerts presents Barry Manilow in association with Stiletto Entertainment for 2 shows only. The concert is on Thursday, March 1 at 7:30 pm and Friday, March 2 at 7:30 pm at The Fabulous Fox Theatre! Tickets are $89.99, $79.99, $69.99, $49.99, $39.99 and $29.99. A limited number of Gold Circle seats are also available. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 20 at 10 am. Purchase tickets at the Fox Box Office or by calling 314/534-1111. Order tickets online at www.metrotix.com.

About the artist: "With worldwide sales of more than 80 million records, Barry Manilow’s success is a benchmark in popular music. Frank Sinatra summed up Manilow best when Ol’ Blue Eyes told the British, "He’s next." Manilow’s track record includes no less than 25 consecutive top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. His latest album, "15 MINUTES" is his first album of original songs in ten years. Inspired by the Andy Warhol quote: "In the future, everybody will be world famous for fifteen minutes," this edgy, guitar-driven pop album is a musical odyssey exploring the perils and pinnacles of fame’s double edged sword."

Fabulous Fox Theatre is located at 539 N. Grand Blvd. Ste. 200 St. Louis, MO 63103. For more information visit http://www.fabulousfox.com/.

January 9, 2012 Quad-City TimesBarry Manilow brings his songs back to Moline
Performing icon Barry Manilow will make his fourth appearance at the i wireless Center in Moline -- and his first in almost 12 years -- with a Thursday, March 8, concert. Tickets are $129.99, $99.99, $79.99, $59.99, $39.99, $29.99 and $19.99, available beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at TicketMaster outlets, including the i wireless Center box office, by telephone at 800-745-3000 and online at TicketMaster.com.

In almost 40-year recording career, Manilow has released 16 platinum albums and 14 gold records. He’s won Grammy, Tony and Emmy awards. Manilow previously appeared at the former Mark of the Quad-Cities during April 2000, May 1995 and October 1993.

January 9, 2012 Quad Cities OnlineBarry Manilow to perform at i wireless Center March 8
Press release submitted by i wireless Center: Barry Manilow - Live at the i wireless Center! March 8th at 8:00 p.m. Legendary performer Barry Manilow will perform at the i wireless Center in Moline on Thursday, March 8th at 8:00 p.m. Tickets priced at $19.99 to $129.99 are on sale Friday, January 20 at 10 a.m. and available at the box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com, or charge at 800-745-3000.

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December 29, 2011 Vindy.comTop Entertainment of the Year 2011: A look back at the Valley's biggest local entertainment stories
#1. Barry Manilow. When Barry Manilow decided to do a mini-tour this summer, it turned into a rare opportunity for the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra. The pop legend usually limits his performances to Las Vegas but scheduled four road dates in late August. He reached a deal with the YSO to accompany him on the shows. About 40 members of the orchestra traveled to Toronto and Saratoga Springs, N.Y., before returning to Youngstown for a show at Covelli Centre. The final show was in Windsor, Ontario.

The tour brought exposure to the ensemble and the city, and for that reason it gets the nod as The Vindicator’s top entertainment story of 2011. "The more the symphony name gets out there, the better," said Randall Craig Fleischer, YSO music director and conductor. "It’s putting the Youngstown in front of an audience that didn’t come to hear Bach and Beethoven." Fleischer didn’t join the YSO on the mini-tour because the musicians were under the command of Manilow’s music director.

During his sold-out Covelli Centre concert, Manilow praised the YSO. "They are fantastic," he told the crowd. "They represented you so beautifully. So, I kind of feel like I know all of you already."

December 29, 2011 Digital Spy"Barry Manilow walking again following bursitis, muscle surgery" by Justin Harp
Barry Manilow is walking once again following his recent surgery for bursitis in his hips and torn muscles in his legs. The 'Mandy' singer underwent the serious procedure earlier this month in order to gain more mobility prior to his return to the concert stage in Chicago next year.

Manilow provided an update on his condition in a Facebook post by revealing that he's back on his feet again. "The good news is that after three nightmarish weeks, I'm coming back from the dead. I'm slowly beginning to walk - still with a walker - but I think that will be over soon," the star wrote. "The doctors say that everything should start to ease up by the end of this week. If that's so, what a great New Year's Eve I'm going to have!"

The singer also offered his thanks to the doctors and nurses who helped him recover. "[I'm] grateful for the genius doctors who can perform this incredibly complicated surgery; grateful for the caregivers who treated me like their own family and most of all grateful for good health," Manilow commented. "I will never, never take being healthy for granted again... Not being able to do anything without a team of people helping me was an eye-opener. And I mean anything. Like getting out of bed or getting to the john to brush my teeth."

Manilow recently completed a seven-year residency in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Hilton and The Paris Resort. The musician has scored three US number one singles and numerous platinum albums over the course of his career. His latest album 15 Minutes was released in June.

December 29, 2011 Wall Street JournalBarry Manilow Lives!
Following hip surgery, Barry Manilow wants the public to to know that he’s still alive. The singer took to Facebook to share a message with fans about his recovery process. "Well, I’m alive!" Manilow wrote. "I will never, never take being healthy for granted again." The singer and songwriter went on to say "the good news is that after three nightmarish weeks, I’m coming back from the dead. I’m slowly beginning to walk – still with a walker – but I think that will be over soon." He expressed optimism for the New Year: "the doctors say that everything should start to ease up by the end of this week. If that’s so, what a great New Year’s Eve I’m going to have!"
December 28, 2011 Star Magazine (UK)Manilow walks again after surgery
Veteran crooner BARRY MANILOW has taken his first steps on the road to recovery after undergoing hip surgery earlier this month (Dec11). The 68-year-old star underwent an operation to treat inflammatory condition bursitis and repair torn leg muscles.

He is set to spend up to six weeks recovering from the procedure, but Manilow has assured fans he is well on the way back to full health. In a letter posted on his Facebook.com page, Manilow gives fans an update on his progress and thanks all the medical staff who have looked after him since the surgery.

He writes, "I tell you, going though something as rough as this makes you very grateful for a lot of things. Grateful for the genius doctors who can perform this incredibly complicated surgery; grateful for the caregivers who treated me like their own family and most of all grateful for good health. I will never, never take being healthy for granted again. Not being able to do anything without a team of people helping me was an eye opener. And I mean anything. Like getting out of bed or getting to the john to brush my teeth..."

The Mandy singer also reveals he is slowly starting to walk again and hopes to be feeling much better by New Year's Eve (31Dec11). He adds, "The good news is that after three nightmarish weeks, I'm coming back from the dead. I'm slowly beginning to walk - still with a walker - but I think that will be over soon... The doctors say that everything should start to ease up by the end of this week. If that's so, what a great New Year's Eve I'm going to have!"

December 28, 2011 ET Online"Barry Manilow Releases Health Update" by Raphael Chestang
Barry Manilow took to his Facebook page on Wednesday to assure fans of his recovery following his hip surgery earlier this month. "Well, I'm alive!" Barry began the light-hearted open letter. "I tell you, going though something as rough as this makes you very grateful for a lot of things. Grateful for the genius doctors who can perform this incredibly complicated surgery; grateful for the caregivers who treated me like their own family and most of all grateful for good health. I will never, never take being healthy for granted again."

The 68-year-old singer's recovery is expected to take six weeks. "I'm looking forward to beginning music rehearsals with my road family, and my STILETTO family who have been the most unbelievably supportive friends I can ever imagine having," wrote Barry, who will return to the stage with three concerts at The Chicago Theatre in early February.

December 14, 2011 Click On DetroitBarry Manilow coming to Detroit in March: Award-winning singer to perform at Fox Theatre
Grammy, Tony and Emmy Award-winning singer-songwriter Barry Manilow has scheduled a show at Detroit’s Fox Theatre on March 9.

With worldwide record sales exceeding 80 million, Manilow is ranked as the top adult contemporary chart artists of all time, according to Radio and Records. His track record includes no less than 25 consecutive top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. Tickets range in price from $24.99 to $144.99 and goon sale Dec. 19 at10 a.m.

December 13, 2011 Las Vegas Sun"Barry Manilow hospitalized" by Robin Leach
Hours after superstar entertainer Barry Manilow ended his 2-year run at the Paris over the weekend, he wound up in a hospital for surgery ... Before jumping to the Paris, Barry had a 5-year contract run at the Hilton. In all, his seven years here total an amazing 1,000 shows. But there was little time for the 68-year-old singer-songwriter to celebrate. He went to a Los Angeles hospital just 36 hours later for surgery to repair torn abductor muscles and treatment to his hips.

"It’s not hip replacement -- it never has been," Barry said. "The only bummer is that on Monday morning right after the Las Vegas show, I go into the hospital for another operation on my messed-up hips. That’s what you get when you jump around to 'Copacabana' for 30 years. Wish me luck! I seem to have ripped the abductor muscles on both hips and messed up my bursas." (The bursas is the tendon sheath of fluid over the muscles from the hips to the knees.)

Barry admitted that he will be under doctor’s orders not to walk for three weeks, and then he will have another three weeks of recovery until returning to perform in Chicago on Feb. 2 and then for four nights at Radio City Music Hall in New York over Valentine’s Day weekend...

"We’ve had seven great years in Las Vegas. My deepest thanks go to everyone who has helped make these years so unforgettable. The people of Las Vegas have welcomed me and my show family with open arms, and I couldn’t be more grateful. And now, after 1,000 shows, we still walk out every night to sensational audiences from around the world. Here’s to Las Vegas! We’ll miss you!"

December 14, 2011 Yahoo! News-AustraliaBarry Manilow has hip surgery
Copacabana singer Barry Manilow has undergone hip-repair surgery, a day after completing a seven-year run of shows in Las Vegas. The 68-year-old had the surgery at a Los Angeles hospital, spokeswoman Annie Jeeves said.

The surgery was to repair torn abductor muscles and remove fluid-filled sacs in his hips. "That's what you get when you jump around to Copacabana for 30 years!" Manilow said in a statement.

The singer will be in recovery for six weeks, but will return to the stage for a series of three concerts at the Chicago Theatre in early February. Aside from Copacabana, Manilow's hit tracks include Mandy and I Write The Songs.

December 13, 2011 KESQ"Barry Manilow Hospitalized For Torn Muscle" by Erik Sandoval
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. -- Barry Manilow has been shaking his hips on stage for decades, and now he has to have those muscles repaired. A spokeswoman for Manilow, 68, of Palm Springs, said the entertainer was hospitalized Monday for surgery to remove fluid and repair torn muscles in his hips. Manilow waited until he performed his 1,000th Las Vegas concert and ended his seven-year run at two resorts there before having the surgery.

In a letter posted on his website, Manilow talked about the last concert and his trip to the operating room. "It’s been a great ride, and thanks to all of you who came to Vegas to see our shows," he wrote. "The only bummer is that on Monday morning, right after the last Las Vegas show, I go into the hospital for another operation on my poor messed-up hips. It’s not hip replacement -- never has been. I seem to have ripped the abductor muscles on both hips and messed up my bursas. After the surgery, the doctors told me it will take three weeks before I can walk and then another three weeks to recover. And then it’s Chicago and Radio City! What a life! Wish me luck," Manilow said. Publicist Annie Jeeves says Manilow will be in recovery for six weeks before performing in Chicago on Feb. 2.

December 13, 2011 KABC-7Barry Manilow recovering after hip repair surgery
Singer Barry Manilow is recovering following hip surgery on Monday. Manilow had surgery to remove fluid and repair torn muscles in his hips. He will be in recovery for six weeks and plans to return to the stage in early February.

The 68-year-old entertainer waited until he performed his 1,000th Las Vegas concert and ended his seven-year run at two resorts there before having the surgery. Manilow had hip surgery the first time back in 2006. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

December 13, 2011 On The Red Carpet"Barry Manilow undergoes surgery for hip muscle repair" by Carollyn Nguyen
Barry Manilow has been entertaining and shaking his hips for years, but that has taken a toll on his body. The 68-year-old entertainer was hospitalized Monday for surgery to remove fluid and repair torn muscles in his hips. A spokesperson said Manilow plans to be in recovery for six weeks. He's set to perform in Chicago on Feb. 2, 2012.

Manilow just completed his 1,000th Las Vegas concert in a seven-year run at the Las Vegas Hilton and Paris Hotel. Manilow has sold more than 80 million albums worldwide. He has received two Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards and one Tony Award. He was inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame in 2002 and is best known for songs like "Could It Be Magic", "Mandy", "Can't Smile Without You" and "Copacabana (At the Copa)."

December 13, 2011 Daily TelegraphBarry Manilow undergoes surgery for bursitis and torn leg muscles in Los Angeles hospital
Barry Manilow is recovering in a Los Angeles hospital after undergoing hip repair surgery. The 68-year-old "Mandy" singer revealed in a statement that the surgery was to repair torn abductor muscles and remove fluid-filled sacs from his "poor messed up hips." "That's what you get when you jump around to 'Copacabana' for 30 years!" he said.

Manilow underwent the surgery today - a day after he completed a seven-year run of shows in Las Vegas. The star said he will be unable to walk for three weeks and his recovery was expected to take six weeks in total. However, Manilow said he would be back to perform at the Chicago Theatre for three dates at the beginning of February 2012.

December 12, 2011 Digital SpyBarry Manilow to undergo surgery for bursitis, torn muscles
Barry Manilow has revealed that he will soon undergo surgery. The 'Copacabana' singer will go under the knife in the coming days to treat bursitis in his hips as well as to repair torn muscles in his legs, reports People. "That's what you get when you jump around to 'Copacabana' for 30 years! Wish me luck!" the 68-year-old said.

Manilow, who recently completed his 1,000th show at the Las Vegas Hilton and The Paris Resort as part of a seven-year residency, will take six weeks out of the spotlight to recover from the procedures. He will return to the stage on February 2, when he is due to perform at the Chicago Theatre.

Manilow recently appeared at the 99th annual Royal Variety Performance in Manchester, England. In October, he donated $300,000 to Missouri schools in order to purchase new musical instruments.

December 13, 2011 Big Pond NewsBarry Manilow 'doing well' after surgery
Barry Manilow has undergone surgery for bursitis and torn leg muscles. The 'Mandy' singer has been suffering from the painful condition - which is an inflammation of one or more bursae (small sacs) of synovial fluid located in the muscles and tendons in the body - in his hips and also has had abductor muscle injuries and he was admitted to a Los Angeles hospital for an operation today.

Referring to his best known song, Manilow said: 'That's what you get when you jump around to 'Copacabana' for 30 years! Wish me luck!' A post on his official twitter page read: 'Surgery went VERY well. Barry's in recovery. (sic)' The 68-year-old musician will now spend the next six weeks recuperating.

Manilow performed his 1,000th Las Vegas concert, spanning seven years, at the Las Vegas Hilton and the Paris Resort last night. He is due to return to the stage on February 2 at The Chicago Theater and after two more concerts in the city he is then booked to play four nights at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

December 12, 2011 The Celebrity CafeBarry Manilow undergoing hip surgery
Barry Manilow is celebrating his 1,000th Las Vegas show in a pretty unconventional way. People reported the "Bandstand Boogie" singer ended his seven-year Vegas show run Sunday at the Hilton and Paris Resort and went into surgery on Monday to undergo bursitis surgery. The surgery will fix torn abductor muscles and remove both bursas in his hips. "That's what you get when you jump around to "Copacabana" for 30 years! Wish me luck!" he said in a statement.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Manilow wanted to make one point extremely clear about his surgery after ending his last show. "The only bummer is that on Monday morning, right after the last Las Vegas show, I go into the hospital for another operation on my poor messed up hips," he wrote on his website. "It’s not hip replacement – never has been. I seem to have ripped the abductor muscles on both hips and messed up my bursas."

It will take six weeks for Manilow to make a full recovery. When all is good and well, he will return to performing with concerts at the Chicago Theater from February 2 to February 4, and then four more concerts at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall beginning February 10.

December 12, 2011 Mind Relaxing IdeasBarry Manilow Hospitalized for Hip Repair Surgery; Six Weeks Recovery
Barry Manilow will be temporarily out from the spotlight as he is now undergoing a hip repair surgery -- the day after completing a seven-year run of shows in Las Vegas. According to USA today, the 68-year-old Manilow had the surgery to repair torn abductor muscles and to have bursas removed in both hip.

Manilow will be in recovery for six weeks, but will return to the stage for a series of three concerts at the Chicago Theater in February and at Radio City Music Hall in New York. Manilow recently completed his 1,000th show at the Las Vegas Hilton and The Paris Resort in a seven-year run.

December 12, 2011 Los Angeles TimesBarry Manilow has hip repair surgery
"Copacabana" singer Barry Manilow underwent hip repair surgery on Monday, the day after completing a seven-year run of shows in Las Vegas, his representatives said. The 68-year-old Manilow had the surgery at a Los Angeles hospital, said spokeswoman Annie Jeeves. "That's what you get when you jump around to 'Copacabana' for 30 years!" Manilow said in a statement.

The surgery was to repair torn abductor muscles and remove fluid-filled sacs in his hips, his representatives said. Manilow will be in recovery for six weeks, but will return to the stage for a series of three concerts at the Chicago Theater in early February. Aside from "Copacabana," Manilow's hit tracks include "Mandy" and "I Write the Songs."

December 12, 2011 BillboardBarry Manilow Hospitalized for Hip Repair
Barry Manilow has been shaking his hips on stage for decades, and now he has to have those muscles repaired. A spokeswoman for Manilow says the 68-year-old entertainer was hospitalized Monday for surgery to remove fluid and repair torn muscles in his hips. Manilow waited until he performed his 1,000th Las Vegas concert and ended his seven-year run at two resorts there before having the surgery. Publicist Annie Jeeves says Manilow will be in recovery for six weeks before performing in Chicago on Feb. 2.
December 12, 2011 Hollywood Reporter"Barry Manilow Hospitalized for Hip Muscle Repair Surgery" by Rebecca Ford
Barry Manilow performed his 1,000th Las Vegas show on Sunday, ending his seven-year run at the Las Vegas Hilton and the Paris Resort. How will Manilow, 68, spend his time now? He will be having surgery on his hips. The singer was hospitalized on Monday for surgery to repair torn abductor muscles and to have bursas removed in both hips.

"The only bummer is that on Monday morning, right after the last Las Vegas show, I go into the hospital for another operation on my poor messed up hips," wrote Manilow on his website. "It’s not hip replacement – never has been. I seem to have ripped the abductor muscles on both hips and messed up my bursas."

Manilow will be in recovery for six weeks. He will return to the stage at the Chicago Theater on Feb. 2-4, and then in a series of four concerts at Radio City Music Hall in New York on Feb. 10-14. "That's what you get when you jump around to "Copacabana" for 30 years! Wish me luck!" Manilow said in a statement.

December 12, 2011 Us Magazine"Barry Manilow Hospitalized for Hip Repairs" by Rebecca Macatee
Barry Manilow needs to take it easy! The 68-year-old singer is undergoing surgery to repair torn abductor muscles and to have bursas removed from both hips, his publicist told USA Today's Lifeline Live.

He will be in recovery for six weeks; he'll return to the stage Feb. 2-4 with three connects at the Chicago Theater. He'll then perform four concerts at Radio City Music Hall in NYC Feb. 10-14. "That's what you get when you jump around to Copacabana for 30 years!" Manilow quipped in a statement. "Wish me luck!"

December 12, 2011 The Desert SunBarry Manilow has hip-muscle-repair surgery
Palm Springs resident Barry Manilow has been shaking his hips on stage for decades, and now he has to have those muscles repaired. A spokeswoman for Manilow says the 68-year-old entertainer was hospitalized Monday for surgery to remove fluid and repair torn muscles in his hips.

Manilow waited until he performed his 1,000th Las Vegas concert and ended his seven-year run at two resorts there before having the surgery. Publicist Annie Jeeves says Manilow will be in recovery for six weeks before performing in Chicago on Feb. 2.

December 12, 2011 People.com"Barry Manilow Undergoing Surgery for Bursitis" by Mike Fleeman
Music and passion may always be in fashion at the Copacabana, but it does take its toll. Barry Manilow is undergoing surgery for bursitis in his hips and to repair torn leg muscles. He plans to spend the next six weeks recovering. "That’s what you get when you jump around to 'Copacabana' for 30 years!" he says. "Wish me luck!"

The showman just performed his 1,000th Las Vegas concert in a seven-year run at the Las Vegas Hilton and The Paris Resort. He is scheduled to return to the stage Feb. 2 at The Chicago Theater.

December 12, 2011 Yahoo! OMG (UK)Manilow undergoes hip and leg surgery
Barry Manilow has undergone surgery on his hips after performing his 1,000th show in Las Vegas. The crooner completed a seven-year run in Sin City recently and now he's looking to bounce back from inflammation condition bursitis. The operation will also repair torn leg muscles.

Optimistic about his recovery, the Mandy singer says, "That's what you get when you jump around to Copacabana for 30 years! Wish me luck!" Manilow hopes to return to the stage at the beginning of February and has a show booked at The Chicago Theater in Illinois. He'll then perform a four-night stint at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

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November 21, 2011 SuperbreakBarry Manilow to play The O2 arena in 2012
Barry Manilow will perform in the UK next year, after it was announced that he would be undertaking a short tour. The 68-year-old will play at The O2 arena in front of those booking city breaks on Tuesday May 15th, before he moves on to Birmingham's LG Arena two nights later.

Manchester's MEN Arena will be the venue for a gig on Saturday May 19th, with the crooner heading on to Glasgow's SECC on Monday May 21st. His tour then concludes on Wednesday May 23rd when he appears at The O2 arena in Dublin.

Manilow recently released his latest album titled "15 Minutes," making number 20 in the UK chart, while it entered in the top ten in the US Billboard 200. Telling the story of a fictional singer, the album's songs take fans through the star's career, with tracks such as "Work the Room," "Winner Go Down" and "Everything's Gonna Be All Right."

November 16, 2011 Shropshire LiveSuperstar Barry Manilow heads to the Midlands
Shropshire music lovers will soon [be] able to experience the much loved American performer, Barry Manilow, at the LG Arena Birmingham as part of his 2012 world tour on Thursday 17 May. The tour will see Manilow come to the Birmingham-based venue to perform some of his best-known hits from "Mandy," "Copacabana (At The Copa)" and "Could It Be Magic." As well as the classics, the tour will see Manilow sing tracks from his recently released album "15 Minutes," for the very first time.

As a singer, songwriter, actor, producer and conductor, the multi-award winning Barry Manilow has achieved worldwide sales of more than 80 million records and over 40 Top 40 Hits. His concerts have always been very popular and sold out very quickly.

More Details: Barry Manilow Tour 2011. Venue: LG Arena Bimingham. Date: Thursday May 17th 2012. Tickets: Tickets will go on sale at 9am on 17 November and will be priced at £25, £45, £65 and £85 (plus booking and transaction fees) and are available from The Ticket Factory: www.theticketfactory.com or 0844 338 8000.

November 16, 2011 Manchester Evening NewsBarry Manilow to return to the Arena with new material
Barry Manilow will performing a suite of new songs during a night of music in Manchester. The 68-year-old will be singing songs from his new album "15 Minutes" next year at the M.E.N Arena. The legendary songwriter has sold more than 80 million albums world-wide and in 1978 had five of them in the best-selling chart simultaneously. This feat has only been matched by Frank Sinatra and Johnny Mathis. Manilow will play the indoor arena on May 19. For tickets call 0844 847 8000, visit men-arena.com or buy them in person, without a booking fee, from the M.E.N. Arena Box Office.
November 14, 2011 News Shopper"Barry Manilow to Return to The O2 Arena" by Matthew Jenkin
Legendary entertainer Barry Manilow is set to return to The O2 arena after the success of his shows last May. The multi-award winning singer-songwriter, whose countless hits include Mandy, Could It Be Magic, Can't Smile Without You and, of course, Copacabana, will play the Greenwich venue on May 15. Tickets go on sale on Thursday at 9am. To book, call 0844 856 0202 or visit theo2.co.uk.
November 14, 2011 Goldenplec"Barry Manilow announces first Irish show since 1996" by Kev Meagher
Legendary entertainer, The one and only Barry Manilow will be bringing his massively successful back catalogue to Dublin for a headline show. When you’ve had twenty nine album gone certified platinum and a greatest hits album made in 1978 yet are still touring it says something about your permanent class. Tracks like "Could It Be Magic," "Copacabana," "Looks Like We Made It" and "Mandy" will be amongst the highlights you would expect to catch live. The gig will be in The O2, Dublin next year on May 23rd 2012 and tickets will go on sale on Thursday 17th November at 9am. We believe ticket pricing will range widely from around €39 to €110 depending on seating.
November 5, 2011 Stereo Board"Barry Manilow Announces May 2012 UK Tour & Tickets" by Jon Stickler
Barry Manilow, the international superstar who began his career as a pianist for Bette Midler, has announced a handful of UK shows for Summer 2012. With a career that spans across recording, songwriting, television, film and stage work, it's amazing that Barry Manilow still has time to tour. One of the world's superstars, he has today announced he will take his new show on the road in May 2012.

Armed with a catologue of smash hits that include "Mandy" and "Copacabana," Barry Manilow has a career spanning four decades and has sold more than 80 million albums worldwide earning him critical acclaim and a legion of loyal fans. Barry Manilow released his latest album, "15 Minutes," earlier this year in June. The album tells the story of a fictional character seeking out fame and fortune.

Barry Manilow UK And Ireland Tour Dates are as follows:

May 2012
May 15th - O2 Arena London
May 17th - LG Arena, Birmingham
May 19th - MEN, Manchester
May 21st - SECC, Glasgow
May 23rd - O2 Arena, Dublin

Barry Manilow Tickets are onsale from 9am on Friday 11th November.

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