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When Where Articles/Reviews June 19, 2020 Broadway World Billy Stritch Celebrates Barry Manilow's Birthday on BILLY'S PLACE With Special 'Appearance' by Manilow Himself Billy Stritch presents "Billy's Place" every Thursday at 8 PM on Facebook Live, and last night's episode was particularly special! Stritch celebrated the great Barry Manilow's birthday, and welcomed a very special guest over the phone - Manilow himself! Stritch shared how much the episode meant to him in a Facebook post: "Well, what can I say about last night's episode of "Billy's Place"? Not only was it very special to sing the music of Barry Manilow but to actually have Barry call and chat with me during the show was a thrill I'll not soon forget! I'm still pinching myself this morning and had to go back and watch it to make sure it really happened. It did!" June 12, 2020 Billboard.com "Barry Manilow Is As Surprised As You Are By His Pandemic Hit, 'When The Good Times Come Again': The song extends the superstar's chart span on the Adult Contemporary chart to six decades" by Melinda Newman For Barry Manilow’s self-titled 1989 album, he recorded a wistful ballad, “When the Good Times Come Again,” that was never released as a single. Now, 31 years later, it has become an unlikely hit and a balm as people deal with the COVID-19 pandemic and not being able to see their loved ones for extended periods of time. This week, the song rose to No. 18 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart, making Manilow the first artist to span reaching the top 20 of the chart from the '70s to the ‘20s. It is his 36th top 20 hit on the chart. The song's resurrection started after an Israeli fan made a lyric video for the tune as the coronavirus spread. It came to Manilow’s attention and, in late April, he posted it on his Facebook page. His management company, Stiletto Entertainment, sent the song to adult contemporary radio and then RCA/Sony picked up the radio promotion for the release. The superstar celebrated another milestone earlier this year when Night Songs II debuted at No. 32 on the Billboard 200, marking his sixth consecutive decade of top 40-charting albums beginning with Barry Manilow II in 1975. From his house in Palm Springs, Manilow spoke to Billboard about his delight in finding himself in the AC top 20 for the first time since 2012, his surprise at missing performing, his concern about the spike in coronavirus cases and when the good times will come again. Billboard (BB): How are you doing? Barry Manilow (BM): I get very nervous about people who are running outside and the protest marches. These helicopter shots of thousands of people marching. And I kept saying, “Wait a minute. What happened to the mask and staying six feet away from each other?" What’s going to happen with all these people in every city? In every state? Are they all going to get sick? I think we’re stuck with this. The numbers are beginning to go up all over the place. And me, with my career, I don't know when it'll ever be safe to go to a Broadway show or one of my things in Vegas. When will we all feel comfortable sitting next to somebody? BB: That’s what’s so remarkable about “When the Good Times Come Again.” Even though it wasn’t written for these times, it somehow fits into the anxious situation we find ourselves in and wondering when we can celebrate good times again together. What does it mean to you that so many people are finding comfort through the song? BM: The comfort part makes me feel real good. That's what I've always wanted to do. That's what I try to do anytime I'm making a record or anytime I’m performing, my focus is always on [the audience]. My arrows always point out, never back to me. So when you say that it's giving comfort to people, that's exactly what my goal is as an entertainer, as a songwriter, as a performer — to affect people, whether it's to make them laugh or to make them feel good. I just feel very lucky. It's a 30-year old record. I never thought, ever, I would end up on the top 20 ever again but I couldn't be happier about it. BB: The song, brought to you by Clive Davis and written by Will Jennings and Richard Kerr, has the line “Hope we both survive the world out there.” Do you remember why the song appealed to you originally? BM: It's a very moving idea. I used to end every concert with that song: “I’ll see you then when the good times come again.” I did it on a tour that lasted around two years and I ended every show with it. That's what got me when Clive presented it to me and it moved me as a song and then it moved the audience every night. BB: You’d already had some success recording songs written by Will and Richard, like “Looks Like We Made It” and “Somewhere in the Night,” so you must have known their songs were a good match for you. BM: Yeah, and they're great guys, too. Richard is a beautiful pop composer. I called Richard when this began to happen and said, "Do you have any kind of story you can tell me about how you wrote this?" He said, "All I can remember is that there was a close friend of Will’s and [mine] and he passed away and we were really grieving and that's when we wrote that lyric.” Over the years I have been very proud to introduce songs by talented songwriters like Richard and Will. I think that's my job. I'm very happy to write “Copacabana” and “This One's for You,” but I’m very, very happy to be able to introduce great songs and great songwriters to the public. And this one is very gratifying. BB: Your history on the Adult Contemporary chart starts with “Mandy,” which hit No. 1 in 1974. Richard Kerr co-wrote the song, so this really brings it all full circle. BM: My life changed overnight with “Mandy.” Clive found my first album on his desk when he took over Bell Records and changed it to Arista Records. He came down to see me perform and he kept me on his label. I was in the middle of making my second album. He said, “I like it, but you need a hit record.” I had no experience with hit records at all. I said, “No problem. I'll go home right now and write one.” It’s impossible [laughs]. A couple of days later he sent me a demo of a song called “Brandy,” which had been a minor hit in England for the co-writer Scott English. It was rock 'n' roll. I said “Really? You want me to do that?” So I did it just like the record. Clive came into the studio and said, “That's terrible.” I said, “I know it's terrible. That’s not what I do. But during the afternoon, when I was sitting at the piano, I changed the chords around. I found the love song in this rock 'n' roll song and slowed it down. I played him my version of “Brandy” and he said, “Do that! Just do that." We changed the name to "Mandy." And that's the record. There were two takes of me playing the piano and singing it and the first take wasn’t good because I sang Brandy instead of Mandy. [For the second take], we added drums, guitar and strings. BB: You span six decades on this chart with a top 20 hit in every decade but the ‘90s, when the highest you reached was No. 26. BM: Damn it. Why don’t you just lie? [laughs] BB: What does that mean to you? BM: It's amazing. I never started out wanting to do this, so it's even more amazing because I was going to be an arranger. I was going to be a conductor. I was going to be a songwriter. I never thought about singing or performing or making records. So this kind of career continues to be the most amazing thing that I could ever imagine. BB: Speaking of performing, you were supposed to be playing your Las Vegas residency during this time and had to postpone the shows. You’ve said that performing is not your favorite thing, but now that you can't do it, is there any part of it that you miss? BM: All of it. I've been kvetching for years about leaving home and going on the road, but, boy, you never miss the water 'til the well runs dry. Not only do I miss the audiences, I miss my band, I miss the crew. I miss the excitement of that life that I had. Now, and again, I ask Garry [Kief, Manilow’s longtime manager and husband] just to applaud so can I hear that sound again [laughs] … I never thought I'd miss it as deeply as I do. That was the big surprise for me. BB: You have a home studio. Are you putting it to good use while we're shut down? BM: When the axe fell, I was in the middle of making an original album, so I can still do that. I'm working on it with Michael Lloyd [who produced “When the Good Times Come Again”]. And Clive gave me another one of his crazy ideas that could very well be another hit idea. So I'm working on two concepts with two albums and that definitely keeps me busy. BB: Is there anything else about "When The Good Times Come Again" you want to talk about? BM: Who knows where this is going to wind up? If it stopped right now, it’s been an unbelievable ride for me these last couple of months while we're all going through this nightmare. I'm so glad a song like this can actually make people feel better. I couldn't be more grateful. May 18, 2020 Press Release "Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino Announces 'Manilow: The Hits Come Home' To Reschedule Upcoming Performances: Legendary Singer Barry Manilow Adds New 2021 Show Dates" by Patty Johnson LAS VEGAS – Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino announced today that Manilow: The Hits Come Home performances for May, June and July will be rescheduled out of an abundance of concern for our guests, team members and performers. Additional show dates for early 2021 have been added. The legendary singer will perform as scheduled for September, October, November and December scheduled shows. The Grammy-award winning singer has performed more than 500 shows in Las Vegas, and his most recent spectacular, Manilow: The Hits Come Home! made its debut in May 2018 to rave reviews and sold-out audiences. The show earned Best of Las Vegas for Best Resident Performer/Headliner in 2018 and again in 2019. Unlike anything Manilow has ever done in his concert tours around the world before, the show features massive video walls, sets, and special effects – a non-stop evening of Manilow’s massive catalogue of Top 40 Hits. “I am looking forward to getting back to my Las Vegas home and seeing my fans at the Westgate International Theater this fall,” Barry Manilow said. “And, I am incredibly excited about the newly added performances in 2021.” Those who have already purchased tickets for the rescheduled performances are encouraged to return to their point of sale for rebooking options. 2020 Show Dates September 17 – 19 September 24 - 26 October 8 - 10 October 15 - 17 October 22 - 24 November 12 - 14 November 19 - 21 December 3 - 5 New 2021 Show Dates February 11 – 13 February 18 – 20 March 4 – 6 March 11 – 13 Tickets for MANILOW: LAS VEGAS – The Hits Come Home! tickets range in price from $49.75 to $329.75 plus tax and applicable fees. More information will be available online at WestgateLasVegas.com. Find the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. ABOUT BARRY MANILOW Having sold more than 85 million albums worldwide, Barry Manilow is one of the world’s all-time bestselling recording artists. The GRAMMY®, TONY®, and EMMY® Award-winning musician has had an astonishing 50 Top 40 singles including 12 #1s and 27 Top 10 hits. He is ranked as the #1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time, according to Billboard and R&R magazines. www.westgateresorts.com/manilow www.facebook.com/barrymanilow www.twitter.com/barrymanilow www.instagram.com/barrymanilowofficial ABOUT WESTGATE LAS VEGAS RESORT & CASINO Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, the iconic world-class destination and the home of Legendary Vegas Fun, offers a unique blend of amenities and excitement with all your favorite table games, hottest slots on the market, incredible restaurants, endless entertainment, more than 225,000 square feet of meeting space and the world’s largest Race & Sports SuperBook®, which is home to Nevada’s largest wagering system and more than 4,500 square feet of state-of-the-art HD video screens, in a comfortable, smoke-free environment. Westgate Las Vegas provides a range of culinary adventures with eight Las Vegas restaurants, including the world-famous Benihana, the award-winning Edge Steakhouse, now rated the top steakhouse in Las Vegas on TripAdvisor, Fresco Italiano and the newest addition Bar Sake & Robata Grill. The home of legendary performer Barry Manilow, the property features entertainment options in the International Theater and the Westgate Cabaret and has recently undergone nearly $275 million in renovations that has encompassed every square inch of the property, including the addition of 300 timeshare villas, a new suite of fine dining restaurants, a fully renovated pool deck, 2,100 remodeled Luxe Rooms & Signature Rooms and the luxurious Serenity Spa in Las Vegas, which was awarded the 2017 Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Award. For more information or to book our Las Vegas hotel and casino, call toll free at (800) 732-7117 or log on to WestgateLasVegas.com. May 19, 2020 KTNV Barry Manilow reschedules upcoming performances; adds new shows for 2021 Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino announced today that Barry Manilow's hit show "Manilow: The Hits Come Home!" will be moving dates. Performances for May, June and July will be rescheduled out of an abundance of concern for guests, team members and performers. Additional show dates for early 2021 have been added. The legendary singer will perform as scheduled for September, October, November and December scheduled shows. The Grammy-award winning singer has performed more than 500 shows in Las Vegas, and his most recent spectacular, "Manilow: The Hits Come Home!" features massive video walls, sets, and special effects. Tickets for show range in price from $49.75 to $329.75 plus tax and applicable fees. More information can be found on their website. May 18, 2020 Las Vegas Review-Journal "Barry Manilow to return in September, commits to 2021" by John Katsilometes Prepare to bust out the 3D glasses and snap the glowsticks. Barry Manilow is vowing to return to his Las Vegas home this year and into 2021. It’s just later than planned. The Westgate Las Vegas headliner is moving his May and June engagements at the International Theater to this fall and winter. Manilow’s “The Hits Come Home” production is due back Sept. 17-19 and Sept. 24-26, with select dates in October, November and December. And Fanilows can be assured their hero has also committed to a return in 2021 with four weekend engagements in February and March (Visit Westgate website for his whole schedule). In a statement, Manilow said he was looking forward to coming back to his Vegas residency. “I am incredibly excited about the newly added performances in 2021.” Not surprisingly, the hotel says the schedule shuffle was for COVID-19 health safety concerns and “an abundance of concern for our guests, team members and performers.” As for tickets, the Westgate directs anyone who has purchased tickets for the rescheduled performances “to return to their point of sale for re-booking options.” But the resort also says ticket holders can obtain refunds upon request... May 18, 2020 Gaming Today Westgate announces Manilow rescheduling Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino announced today that Manilow: The Hits Come Home performances for May, June and July will be rescheduled out of an abundance of concern for our guests, team members and performers. Additional show dates for early 2021 have been added. The legendary singer will perform as scheduled for September, October, November and December scheduled shows. The Grammy-award winning singer has performed more than 500 shows in Las Vegas, and his most recent spectacular, Manilow: The Hits Come Home! made its debut in May 2018 to rave reviews and sold-out audiences. The show earned Best of Las Vegas for Best Resident Performer/Headliner in 2018 and again in 2019. Unlike anything Manilow has ever done in his concert tours around the world before, the show features massive video walls, sets, and special effects - a non-stop evening of Manilow’s massive catalogue of Top 40 Hits. “I am looking forward to getting back to my Las Vegas home and seeing my fans at the Westgate International Theater this fall,” Barry Manilow said. “And, I am incredibly excited about the newly added performances in 2021.” Those who have already purchased tickets for the rescheduled performances are encouraged to return to their point of sale for rebooking options. 2020 Show Dates: September 17-19 September 24-26 October 8-10 October 15-17 October 22-24 November 12-14 November 19-21 December 3-5 New 2021 Show Dates: February 11-13 February 18-20 March 4-6 March 11-13 Tickets for MANILOW: LAS VEGAS – The Hits Come Home! tickets range in price from $49.75 to $329.75 plus tax and applicable fees. More information will be available online at WestgateLasVegas.com.

When Where Articles/Reviews April 23, 2020 Billboard "Clive Davis' Quarantine Playlist is a Collection of 'Future Standards' From the 21st Century: The music legend's selections are informed by a new collaboration with his Palm Springs neighbor Barry Manilow" by Chris Eggertsen Like most of the rest of us mere mortals, legendary music executive and producer Clive Davis has been quarantining at home during the coronavirus pandemic. Also like many of us, he’s been using this time of social distancing to listen to lots and lots of music. Over six decades in the business, Davis shepherded the careers of some of the most legendary performers of the 20th century, from Whitney Houston to Aretha Franklin to Janis Joplin to Bruce Springsteen. But while most his age tend to lean on the old classics, Davis makes a concerted effort to keep up with the biggest hitmakers of today. Indeed, his quarantine playlist is a who’s-who of contemporary pop artists who have churned out some of the most inescapable songs of the past 20 years. Davis' playlist isn't just a random collection of hits, however. Rather, they’re connected to a new project by Davis’ longtime friend and collaborator Barry Manilow, whom he signed to Arista Records in the mid-1970s. The two men, who have been speaking daily by phone since they entered quarantine in two neighboring Palm Springs homes, have been jointly compiling a playlist for a prospective Manilow album that would see the iconic singer recording covers of the most impactful and lasting songs of the 21st century. “That, in effect, is the criteria,” Davis tells Billboard of choosing songs that would work for the album's concept. “Which of these 21st century greatest hits could be standards for the future?” Davis’ playlist, which can be found below, represents a selection of his favorites that have sprung from his friendly collaboration with Manilow -- i.e. the ones he’s been listening to the most while in quarantine. All of them, he says, have the qualities that make a standard, much like Manilow’s much-beloved No. 1 hit “Mandy," the first hit song the two worked on together... Davis’ full quarantine playlist track list: Ed Sheeran, “Perfect” Bruno Mars, “Just the Way You Are” Justin Timberlake, “Can’t Stop The Feeling” Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, “Shallow” Harry Styles, “Sign Of The Times” Jason Mraz, “I’m Yours” Sam Smith and Normani, “Dancing With a Stranger” Lady Antebellum, “Need You Now” Kelly Clarkson, “Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)” Adele, “Hello” Alicia Keys, "No One” Rihanna, “Don’t Stop the Music” April 6, 2020 The Northern Echo "Barry Manilow's Newcastle concert date switched to September 3" by Bruce Unwin Barry Manilow’s planned appearance on stage in the North-East next month has been postponed and provisionally rescheduled for a late summer date. The veteran New York crooner was to perform at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena, on Saturday May 30, as part of a seven-date UK 2020 tour. But, in line with many public events looming on the calendar, it has been cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis. The entire arena tour has now been rearranged with new concert dates fixed for the same venues in late August and early September. Manilow Magic is now promised for Newcastle on the sixth night of the tour, on Thursday September 3. Fans who booked for the original scheduled show have now been asked to hold on to their existing tickets which will automatically be transferred to the new date. March 27, 2020 WBAL 1090 AM / 101.5 FM Barry Manilow: Even The Legends Are Bowing To The Coronavirus Hollywood and the entire entertainment industry has been hit hard by the effects of the coronavirus. While some big names, like Tom Hanks and Jackson Browne, have tested positive, no one in the industry has escaped the impact of the virus. That includes the legendary Barry Manilow, who was supposed to begin an extended engagement on March 26 in Las Vegas. Manilow says that has been put on hold for now. He had 50 dates planned. He said, "They have canceled everything in Las Vegas. The only thing we have to fight this thing is to stop and stay home." He hopes to get a new schedule eventually. In the meantime, Manilow is promoting his newest creation, "Night Songs II." He calls it, and its predecessor, "Night Songs," personal albums for him. He said, "Now and again, I would sit at the piano, and I would play and sing some of the songs that I always loved." Manilow made a CD for a couple of his friends, and they encouraged him to release it. He did, and people connected with it. "Night Songs" received a Grammy nomination! He says neither were really meant to be albums, "just meant to be a personal batch of songs that I have always liked." "Night Songs II" mostly features Manilow at a piano singing songs written by artists whom Manilow calls, "some of the masters of writing." Manilow's career began in the 1960s, but he says he never intended to be an entertainer. He wanted to be an arranger and composer. That led to writing commercials and jingles, like the McDonald's slogan "You deserve a break today" and the State Farm campaign "Just like a good neighbor, State Farm is there." Eventually, Manilow found the stage. Bette Midler caught Manilow's act in 1971 and chose him to be her pianist and music conductor. Manilow's first visit to Maryland to perform was in 1975, at the Annapolis National Guard Armory. He has also performed at the Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore in 2013. But his fondest memory of Maryland happened at Merriweather Post Pavilion, where Midler allowed him to sing three of his own songs in between act 1 and act 2. He remembers standing in the wings terrified to go out in front of "all those people" to sing. He says the audience was so kind to him and he will never forget that moment. [ Barry Manilow interview on WBAL ] March 23, 2020 Broadway World Barry Manilow Reschedules UK Shows Barry Manilow's upcoming May 2020 UK shows have been rescheduled due to the current corona-virus outbreak. The new dates will now be as follows: 2020 26TH AUG: BIRMINGHAM RESORTS WORLD ARENA 27TH AUG: CARDIFF MOTORPOINT ARENA 29TH AUG: LEEDS FIRST DIRECT ARENA 30TH AUG: LONDON O2 1ST SEP: MANCHESTER ARENA 3RD SEP: NEWCASTLE UTILITA ARENA 4TH SEP: GLASGOW SSE HYDRO ARENA Hold on to your existing tickets. They will automatically be transferred to the new dates. Barry Manilow's unparalleled career encompasses virtually every area of music, including performing, composing, arranging and producing. A Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Manilow has triumphed in every medium of entertainment. With worldwide record sales exceeding 85 million, Barry Manilow is ranked as the top Adult Contemporary chart artist of all time with over 50 Top 40 hits including 12 #1s and 27 Top 10 Hits. He is ranked as the #1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time by Billboard and R & R magazines. Rolling Stone Magazine refers to Manilow as "the Showman of our Generation." March 20, 2020 1370/92.9 WSPD "Barry Manilow has a new CD out called Night Songs II" by Fred LeFebvre Barry Manilow has a new CD out called Night Songs II, a follow up to his very successful Night Songs from a few years ago. It's another trip through the [Great] American Songbook with classics from Gershwin, Johnny Mercer and others. The CD will also be available in vinyl and a collectors' edition box set. Check it out on the Manilow website here BARRY MANILOW. March 18, 2020 Gaming Today Westgate to reschedule Barry Manilow performances Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino announced that Barry Manilow’s Manilow: The Hits Come Home performances for March, April and May will be rescheduled. Performances scheduled for June, September, October and November are not affected. While there are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Westgate Las Vegas, the health and safety of fans, hotel guests, entertainers and team members are the top priorities. These performances will be rescheduled with new show dates added to the 2020 calendar. Those who have purchased tickets are encouraged to hold on to them pending additional information on the new dates. 2020 Updated Show Dates: May 28 – 30 * (new show dates) June 4 – 6 * (new show dates) June 18 – 20 June 25 – 27 July 2-4* (new show dates) September 17 – 19 September 24-26 October 8-10 October 15-17 October 22-24* (new show dates) November 12-14 November 19-21 December 3-5* (new show dates) More information will be available through the Westgate Las Vegas Box Office at (800) 222-5361 or online at WestgateLasVegas.com. March 17, 2020 WFMZ-TV 69 No Loops! No Virtual Instruments! No Band! Barry Manilow Scores 27th Top 40 Album With New Studio Album, Night Songs II Billboard Magazine has announced that pop music icon Barry Manilow has scored his sixth consecutive decade of top 40-charting albums as Night Songs II becomes his 27th top 40 album on the Billboard Top Album Chart. Night Songs II made its debuts at No. 3 and held its top ten position on the Billboard Current Pop Albums Chart between Justin Bieber and Harry Styles. The Billboard chart position for an album of just piano and vocals is simply unprecedented. "It's very intimate," said Manilow. "It's just me playing the piano and singing some of the greatest songs ever written, by some of the greatest composers ever to put pen to paper." Manilow first visited the top 40 album chart on January 11, 1975 with Barry Manilow II and since 2002, Manilow has more than a dozen top 40 albums. Manilow has planned a series of concerts in the UK and is currently is in residency in Las Vegas at the Westgate Resort and Casino. Later this year Barry Manilow's A Gift of Love V - Christmas Benefit Concerts are taking place this December at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, CA to raise money for 25 special charities. The concerts are scheduled for December 8th, 9th, 11th, 12th, & 13th. Proceeds from each ticket benefit one of the 25 participating charities of your choice. Ticket go on sale March 23rd at 10 AM PT. For all tickets please visit www.manilow.com. Having sold more than 85 million albums worldwide, Barry Manilow is one of the world's all-time bestselling recording artists. He's had an astonishing 50 Top 40 singles including 12 #1s and 27 Top 10 hits and is ranked at the #1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all-time, according to Billboard and R&R magazines. Night Songs II track listing: Everything Happens to Me I'm Old Fashioned My Funny Valentine I Had the Craziest Dream She Was Too Good to Me Meditation Lush Life Isn't It A Pity Moonlight Becomes You Little Girl Blue Polka Dots and Moonbeams We'll Be Together Again (Bonus Track) Like Someone in Love www.manilow.com www.facebook.com/barrymanilow www.twitter.com/barrymanilow March 11, 2020 Gaming Today "Manilow’s right at home at the Westgate" by Joe D'Amico In June of 1943 in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, New York, Barry Alan Pincus was born. Over the years, he created some of the most memorable jingles, worked with the biggest names in the record industry and made some of the most beautiful music ever. With 50 Top 40 hits and 85 million albums sold, this Grammy, Tony, and Emmy award winning musician is ranked as the No. 1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time, according to Billboard and R&R magazines. In May of 2018, Barry Manilow brought his “The Hits Come Home” show to the Westgate Las Vegas. To rave reviews and sold out audiences ,the legend has earned the Best of Las Vegas awards for Best Resident Performer/Headliner in 2018 and again in 2019. “The Westgate in Las Vegas has become my second home. I am thrilled I will continue to perform my hits for the fans in such an iconic theater and property.” Manilow said. You can take the boy out of Brooklyn, but you can’t take Brooklyn out of the boy. With each song and the stories behind it, his warmth comes through to each audience member like you were there with him when he wrote them. You can’t fight it, [the] lyrics and melodies take you over. Las Vegas’ new favorite son, Raiders owner Mark Davis, was in attendance this week and said: “This is my home and I love everything about it. Seeing one of the greatest singer/songwriters of all time is just the best.” From, “I Write the Songs,” to “Mandy” to “Looks Like We Made It”, no one has the flair and pizzazz that Manilow has. When he closes the show with his blockbuster hit, “Copacabana” elevated above the audience floor, every guest is on their feet singing and dancing. The foremost Donald Trump impersonator on the planet, Vegas-based entertainer John Di Domenico said after the show: “Barry Manilow is an excellent showman with an unbelievable catalog of hit songs. The show is well produced, fast-paced, and covers all of his hits with a fantastic band and a trio of backup singers who are superb.” It doesn’t matter if you are 18 or 80, seeing Barry Manilow will be one of the greatest experiences of your life. With scheduled dates through November at the Westgate International Theater, make the trip and see the magic that is Manilow. March 8, 2020 Raver Magazine "Barry Manilow releases incredible studio album 'Night Songs II'" by Markos Papadatos On February 14, veteran singer-songwriter Barry Manilow released his highly-anticipated studio album “Night Songs II,” which [coincided] with Valentine’s Day. The collection opens with the polished ballad “Everything Happens to Me,” and it is followed by “I’m Old Fashioned,” which features his rich, rumbling voice. His piano-laden rendition of “My Funny Valentine” is enthralling and superb. It is followed by the smooth “I Had the Craziest Dream” and the harking “She Was Too Good to Me,” as well as the nonchalant “Meditation.” Other glorious tunes include “Moonlight Becomes You” and “Lush Life.” After “Little Girl Blue,” it closes with “Polka Dots and Moonbeams” and on a poignant note with “We’ll Be Together Again.” Night Songs II is available on Apple Music and on Spotify. The Verdict: Overall, Barry Manilow shines on Night Songs II. His voice is controlled, crisp and resonant; moreover, there is something in it for everybody since each song on this hypnotic album is distinct and well-crafted. Manilow proves that he is a true song stylist. This collection garners an A rating. To learn more about Barry Manilow and his music, check out his official homepage.

When Where Articles/Reviews February 15, 2020 Las Vegas Review-Journal "Barry Manilow’s Valentine’s Day present: 900 CDs" by John Katsilometes There’s more than one way to give away a bunch of CDs in a Las Vegas residency show. On Valentine’s Day, Barry Manilow went for the bulk method, delivering 900 CDs, all at once. Fans who attended Manilow’s return to International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas were given copies of “Night Songs II,” Manilow’s follow-up to “Night Songs” and his first album release in more than three years. The groundswell of love among Barry Manilow’s “Fanilows” stretched to the entrance of the theater’s gift shop. It was a one-night-only event. This strategy differs from that of, say, Donny Osmond, who handed out a single CD during every Donny & Marie performance at Flamingo Las Vegas. That nightly tradition covered a span of 1,700 shows over 11 years. Manilow is back at International Theater on Thursday, Friday and next Saturday. He continues his Thursdays-through-Saturdays schedule through November. There is already talk around the property that he will be back for more in 2021. The deal is informal: As General Manager Cami Christensen says, “Barry is part of our family, and the Westgate is his home.” February 14, 2020 Las Vegas Magazine "Barry Manilow thrills fans at Westgate Las Vegas" by Sam Novak Last year, Westgate Las Vegas celebrated 50 amazing years of history as the city’s first true megaresort. During the same period, headliner Barry Manilow delivered his 500th performance inside its famed International Theater. It was a landmark moment in his illustrious career ... the kind of achievement that solidifies Manilow’s inclusion in Las Vegas Magazine’s 2020 Hall of Fame. As a Hall of Fame honoree, we recognize Manilow’s enduring impact, along with the myriad of ways that the singer/songwriter/producer has permanently influenced the Las Vegas entertainment landscape. One of his Vegas contributions goes back to 1988, when the Brooklyn-born artist first performed on the International Theater stage. Now the singer has returned with another great season of Manilow: The Hits Come Home! A spectacular hit parade, it opened in the summer of 2018 to universal acclaim. Westgate recently announced an extension of The Hits Come Home! through 2020, ensuring that fans from around the world would have the opportunity to experience one of the world’s greatest showmen in Las Vegas where he belongs. You might think that, at 76 years old, the man who “writes the songs the whole world sing” would want to take it easy ... or at least to play it safe. But Manilow is not that kind of entertainer. In between appearances at Westgate, he’s played dates in Hollywood and New York City while simultaneously prepping his long-gestating original musical Harmony for an New York run. 2017 saw the release of This Is My Town: Songs of New York, the artist’s 31st studio album. A love letter to his hometown, it peaked at No. 12 on Billboard’s Top 200 list. That same year, the music-charting magazine officially honored Manilow’s “hot streak” of 26 top 40 albums, a dozen top 40 singles in the previous 15 years and at least one top 40 album in each of the previous five decades. With such an extensive discography, it’s easy to pack The Hits Come Home! with a massive selection of beloved tunes, such as “Can’t Smile Without You.” Manilow delivers them with over-the-top energy, backed by a stunning live band and a team of dazzling dancers. The superstar never seems to leave the stage, sitting still only when he’s mesmerizing the crowd from behind the piano. International Theater’s grand stage utilizes dynamic backdrops and sets befitting a songbook of this scope. Even with so much space at his disposal, Manilow can’t be contained. A complex circular structure lowers from the ceiling and extends across the auditorium, enabling the entertainer to literally bring the show into the audience and up to the balcony. The man whose mind gave birth to many advertising jingles (from Band-Aid bandages to State Farm Insurance) never takes himself too seriously. Self-deprecating humor pokes fun at hair and clothing from previous eras, especially when crossing into “Copacabana” territory. Audience members are presented with 3D glasses and glowsticks to join in the frivolity for a pair of riotous sequences. With countless awards and a legacy that’s hard to match, Barry Manilow could simply sit at a microphone and deliver a satisfying show ... but that’s not his style. Manilow: The Hits Come Home! is the star’s biggest production yet, a true blue spectacle and everything that a Manilow fan could wish for. Westgate Las Vegas, 7 p.m. Feb. 20-22, starting at $49.79 plus tax and fee. 800.745.3000 Ticketmaster. February 14, 2020 Digital Journal "Review: Barry Manilow releases amazing studio album 'Night Songs II'" by Markos Papadatos On February 14, veteran singer-songwriter Barry Manilow released his highly-anticipated studio album "Night Songs II," which coincides with Valentine's Day. The collection opens with the polished ballad "Everything Happens to Me," and it is followed by "I'm Old Fashioned," which features his rich, rumbling voice. His piano-laden rendition of "My Funny Valentine" is enthralling and superb. It is followed by the smooth "I Had the Craziest Dream" and the harking "She Was Too Good to Me," as well as the nonchalant "Meditation." Other glorious tunes include "Moonlight Becomes You" and "Lush Life." After "Little Girl Blue," it closes with "Polka Dots and Moonbeams" and on a poignant note with "We'll Be Together Again." Night Songs II is available on Apple Music and on Spotify. Overall, Barry Manilow shines on Night Songs II. His voice is controlled, crisp and resonant; moreover, there is something in it for everybody since each song on this hypnotic album is distinct and well-crafted. Manilow proves that he is a true song stylist. This collection garners an A rating. To learn more about Barry Manilow and his music, check out his official homepage. February 10, 2020 KABC 790 Barry Manilow Returns to Vegas! AM 790 KABC WANTS TO SEND YOU TO SEE BARRY MANILOW IN VEGAS AS HE RETURNS TO HIS RESIDENCY AT THE INTERNATIONAL THEATER AT THE WESTGATE, FEBRUARY 13 – NOVEMBER 21. THIS WEEK, LARRY O’ CONNOR WILL BE GIVING AWAY A TRIP A DAY TO SEE BARRY MANILOW: LAS VEGAS, THE HITS COME HOME! TRIPS INCLUDE... ONE PAIR OF VIP TICKETS, TWO NIGHT STAY AT WESTGATE LAS VEGAS, A $100 TRAVEL CARD AND A BOXED SET OF NIGHT SONGS I & II. GRAMMY®, TONY®, and EMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter, arranger, producer and musician, Barry Manilow announces that he will be returning to Las Vegas with a brand new stage production to perform his extensive catalog of hits as the exclusive headliner at the Westgate International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. The legendary entertainer will return to where he previously made his spectacular residency debut on February 24, 2005. The 85-minute show will celebrate his well-loved greatest hits. “I have nothing but great memories of my seven years performing in Las Vegas,” said Manilow. “I’m very excited to be returning. Get ready, Las Vegas! Here I come!” Having sold more than 85 million albums worldwide, Barry Manilow is one of the world’s all-time bestselling recording artists. The GRAMMY®, TONY®, and EMMY® Award-winning musician has had an astonishing 50 Top 40 singles including 12 #1s and 27 Top 10 hits. He is ranked as the #1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time, according to Billboard and R&R magazines. Barry Manilow’s follow-up to his critically acclaimed, GRAMMY®-nominated album, NIGHT SONGS, will be released on February 14th, Valentine’s Day. The new collection, NIGHT SONGS II, is full of intimate standards. Everything Happens To Me, I’m Old Fashioned, Meditation, She Was Too Good To Me and I Had The Craziest Dream are just some of the songs featured in this collection. Click HERE for details!

When Where Articles/Reviews January 23, 2020 People "Barry Manilow Dropping New Album of Love-Song Standards - Hear His Take on 'My Funny Valentine'" by Dave Quinn Great news, Fanilows! Barry Manilow is back, and PEOPLE has the exclusive reveal of his new album and the lyric video to its first single. The Grammy-winning superstar will bring the romance this Valentine’s Day with a new album of intimate standards from the Great American Songbook, including “Everything Happens to Me,” “I’m Old Fashioned,” “Meditation,” “She Was Too Good to Me” and “I Had the Craziest Dream.” His album, titled Night Songs II, will be a sequel to his Grammy-nominated 2014 release of the same name. It’s available for pre-order now on Manilow’s website, ahead of a Feb. 14 release. The LP’s first single is a recognizable classic: the 1937 Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart tune, “My Funny Valentine.” Manilow’s voice sounds rich with emotion on the single, its lyric video highlighting every word. It’s an intimate cover, and indicative of how the rest of the record will sound. “Like Night Songs, this album is filled with great, great songwriting by some of the most talented songwriters ever to put pen to paper,” Manilow said in a statement to PEOPLE. “As the art of writing melodies and emotional lyrics begins to disappear, songs like these mean more to me than they ever have. Once again, the album is very intimate. Just me singing and playing piano as if I was in your living room.” Of course, for those who want to see Manilow singing and playing piano, they’ll have to venture outside their living room. The singer will be returning to Manilow: Las Vegas — The Hits Come Home!, his award-winning residency in Las Vegas, on Feb. 13. Manilow has more than 50 shows scheduled in 2020 at the historic Westgate International Theater. He’ll also be heading to the UK in 2020, with shows in Birmingham (May 28), Newcastle (May 30), Manchester (May 31), Cardiff (June 2), London (June 4), Leeds (June 6), and Glasgow (June 7). Manilow has sold more than 85 million albums worldwide, and has racked up an astonishing 50 Billboard Top 40 singles — including 12 No. 1 hits and 27 Top 10 hits. His catalog of tunes including “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs,” “Could It Be Magic”, “Can’t Smile Without You” and “Copacabana (At the Copa),” “Daybreak,” “Looks Like We Made It,” “Even Now,” “Trying to Get That Feeling Again,” “Somewhere in the Night” and “Weekend in New England.” January 24, 2020 Broadway World Barry Manilow to Release NIGHT SONGS II on February 14 Barry Manilow has announced his new album Night Songs II will be available on Valentine's Day. The album is a follow up to his previous Night Songs album and features 13 new tracks. Fans and listeners can pre-order the CD via his official website. In a statement to PEOPLE, Manilow said, "Like Night Songs, this album is filled with great, great songwriting by some of the most talented songwriters ever to put pen to paper. As the art of writing melodies and emotional lyrics begins to disappear, songs like these mean more to me than they ever have. Once again, the album is very intimate. Just me singing and playing piano as if I was in your living room." Night Songs II Tracklist Everything Happens to Me I'm Old Fashioned My Funny Valentine I Had The Craziest Dream She Was Too Good to Me Meditation Lush Life Isn't It A Party Moonlight Becomes You Little Girl Blue Polka Dots and Moonbeams We'll Be Together Again BONUS - Like Someone In Love January 22, 2020 Digital Journal "Barry Manilow to release new studio album 'Night Songs II'" by Markos Papadatos Veteran singer-songwriter Barry Manilow will be releasing his upcoming studio album "Night Songs II" on February 14, 2020. The iconic pop crooner released Night Songs back in 2014, and that album earned him a Grammy nomination for "Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album." This new collection will be the sequel to that, and it will include 12 songs and a bonus track. Night Songs II will be available on Valentine's Day and his fans and listeners can pre-order the CD via his official website; moreover, it will consist of a CD, as a two-LP set, as well as a collector's edition box set that also includes the original Night Songs album. Manilow remarked in a press statement that this new album will be filled with "great, great songwriting by some of the most talented songwriters ever to put pen to paper. As the art of writing melodies and emotional lyrics begins to disappear, songs like these mean more to me than they ever have," he explained. He noted that this CD will be quite "intimate," where it will be only him singing and playing the piano as if he was performing in one's living room. Manilow has over 50 show dates booked in Las Vegas for 2020 as part of his residency at the International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas, where his first show kicks off on February 13. To learn more about acclaimed singer-songwriter Barry Manilow and his tour dates, check out his official website. January 10, 2020 Las Vegas Magazine Las Vegas Magazine Hall of Fame 2020: Barry Manilow Las Vegas has long been a city that does things differently. Where else are you going to find gaming in grocery stores? Or movie theaters and bowling alleys within the confines of a large resort? And in what other city can you get anything you want whenever you want, 24 hours a day? It’s in that spirit that Las Vegas Magazine decided to launch its inaugural Hall of Fame -- the normal rules do not apply. Unlike the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (where you’re only eligible 25 years after the release of your first record) or the National Football League Hall of Fame (where you must be retired for at least five seasons to be eligible) Las Vegas Magazine’s honorees are eligible once they set down roots in town -- it could be three years, it could be 50. If they made a significant impact on the history and culture of this town, they’re up for consideration. There’s only one other key criteria -- our readers have to be able to enjoy them here and now. That said, any discussion of a Hall of Fame would not be complete without a nod to the legends that came before and paved the way for the current crop of honorees. There are far too many to mention here, but the Rat Pack, Liberace, Celine Dion, Elvis Presley, Les Folies Bergere, Siegfried & Roy, Elton John, Jerry Lewis and Louis Prima have all cemented their place in that pantheon. One more twist: This class of honorees will have a hand in choosing the 2021 Hall of Fame class. As Las Vegas continues to evolve, we personally can’t wait to see who makes this list next year... Hall of Fame: Barry Manilow - Barry Manilow, who holds a special place in the hearts of his fans and Vegas visitors, is an important presence here in Las Vegas. His residency continues to evolve -- after all, at times, it’s difficult to pinpoint what works in this town. But Manilow’s superior showmanship acts as a guide to all performers seeking a successful residency in Vegas. In a recent interview with Las Vegas Magazine’s Brock Radke, Manilow said that within the last six years, he’s noticed a change in his audiences. “I would try to throw in an album cut and they’d be okay with it,” he explained, “but then I’d do ‘Can’t Smile Without You’ and the roof would cave in.” Audiences were telling Manilow exactly what they wanted—the hits. Moreover, they simply want to be in his presence, singing along to the songs that defined their lives. He offers his fans (or friends, as Manilow prefers to call them) everything he has to give, from the hits, to tender and sentimental stories that contextualize his musical journey, from an uncanny ability to connect with his audiences, to the intimacy he cultivates during his shows, making every audience member feel as though Manilow is singing directly to them. To prospective musical artists seeking a Strip residency: This is what works in Vegas. January 7, 2020 uInterview "Barry Manilow 2020 Concert Tickets On Sale Now!" by Pablo Mena Attention, Barry Manilow fans: the soft pop music legend is returning to the stage in 2020! The 76-year-old singer of hits like “Mandy,” “Copacabana” and “Can’t Smile Without You” will be starting a residency in Las Vegas on Feb. 13 and will be there until May 23. Late last year, it was reported that production on Manilow’s upcoming musical Harmony -- which centers on a real-life band in Weimar Germany -- has been postponed to 2021 due to scheduling conflicts and a recent illness director-choreographer Warren Carlyle sustained. The musical is set to make its debut at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York. Manilow also performed on Broadway in New York last month and received mostly positive reviews. Tickets for Manilow’s Las Vegas residency start for his Feb. 22 show, so be sure to get yours today before it’s too late! The singer will also be performing in several U.K. cities -- including Birmingham, Leeds and Cardiff -- beginning in May. Here is the full list of Manillow’s shows: FEB 13 Las Vegas, NV, US FEB 14 Las Vegas, NV, US FEB 15 Las Vegas, NV, US FEB 20 Las Vegas, NV, US FEB 21 Las Vegas, NV, US FEB 22 Las Vegas, NV, US MAR 5 Las Vegas, NV, US MAR 6 Las Vegas, NV, US MAR 7 Las Vegas, NV, US MAR 26 Las Vegas, NV, US MAR 27 Las Vegas, NV, US MAR 28 Las Vegas, NV, US APR 2 Las Vegas, NV, US APR 3 Las Vegas, NV, US APR 4 Las Vegas, NV, US APR 9 Las Vegas, NV, US APR 10 Las Vegas, NV, US APR 11 Las Vegas, NV, US MAY 7 Las Vegas, NV, US MAY 8 Las Vegas, NV, US MAY 9 Las Vegas, NV, US MAY 21 Las Vegas, NV, US MAY 22 Las Vegas, NV, US MAY 23 Las Vegas, NV, US MAY 28 Birmingham, Warwickshire, GB MAY 30 Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, GB MAY 31 Manchester, Lancashire, GB JUN 2 Cardiff, CRF, GB JUN 4 London, LND, GB JUN 6 Leeds, WYK, GB

When Where Articles/Reviews December 26, 2019 KLFN 106.5 The Train Barry Manilow to release intimate new standards album, 'Night Songs II,' this Valentine's Day In 2014, Barry Manilow released an album of standards called Night Songs that garnered him a Grammy nomination in the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album category. Now the pop legend has unveiled plans to put out a sequel. Night Songs II will be released on February 14, 2020, Valentine's Day, but you can pre-order it now exclusively at Manilow's online store, ShopManilow.com. The album is available on CD, as a two-LP set, and as a Collector's Edition box set that also includes Night Songs I. "Like NIGHT SONGS, this album is filled with great, great songwriting by some of the most talented songwriters ever to put pen to paper," Barry says in a statement. "As the art of writing melodies and emotional lyrics begins to disappear, songs like these mean more to me than they ever have. Once again, the album is very intimate. Just me singing and playing piano as if I was in your living room." So far, only two tracks have been revealed from Night Songs II: the 1940 standard "Everything Happens to Me" and a tune called "Meditation." If you pre-order the album, you'll also get an instant free download of the latter song. A couple of other special offers are tied in with Night Songs II's release: One of every 10 copies of the album will be signed by Barry, and everyone ordering a copy will be entered into a contest to win a pair of Platinum Experience packages to Manilow's Las Vegas residency on Valentine's Day that includes two front-row tickets and a pre-show meet and greet. Barry has more than 50 Las Vegas performances scheduled in 2020 at the Westgate resort's International Theater, starting with a February 13 show. December 24, 2019 Digital Journal "Barry Manilow puts on the best Broadway concert of 2019" by Markos Papadatos Veteran singer-songwriter Barry Manilow put on the greatest Broadway concert of 2019 with his limited engagement at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater in Manhattan. His concert garnered five out of five stars from Digital Journal, and rightfully so. Manilow was able to take his audience on a journey through time with his music. Manilow played hit after hit for his fans. He invited the audience to sing along with him on "Can't Smile Without You," and he paid homage to his Brooklyn roots with "Brooklyn Blues." He also honored his late grandfather with "This One's for You," in a moving performance that left many in tears. The two highlight songs in his set were his enthralling version of "Memory" and his signature tune "Mandy." He noted that only his version and Barbra Streisand's rendition of "Memory" were the most successful commercially. During "Mandy," Manilow showed a video in the giant televised green of him performing the piano-laden ballad in the '70s, and then he joined in midway through the song which felt like he was dueting with his himself in a different musical era (the '70s), which was a real treat. For all of these reasons and more, Barry Manilow delivered the greatest Broadway concert in 2019. The audience was well aware that they were in the presence of musical greatness. It is evident that Barry Manilow's music will stand the test of time. Whoever has yet to see this gifted performer live, is truly missing out, and those that are missing out ought to add a ticket to his concert to their bucket list. At 76 years old, Barry Manilow still possesses more talent and charisma than the vast majority of the contemporary artists that are played on the radio airwaves. His songs are heartfelt, classic and meaningful, and they resonate well with listeners on an emotional level. To learn more about Barry Manilow and his music, check out his official website and his Facebook page. December 6, 2019 Playbill "Barry Manilow’s Harmony Musical Will Now Open in 2021: The musical had been scheduled to start previews in February 2020" by Andrew Gans The New York debut of Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman’s musical Harmony has been postponed until 2021. Originally scheduled to begin performances February 11, 2020, at the Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, Edmond J. Safra Plaza, previews will now start February 9, 2021, with an official opening March 3. The limited engagement will continue through March 27. The delay follows director and choreographer Warren Carlyle’s recent bout of appendicitis that affected the production schedule, as well as other conflicting commitments. “Barry and Bruce have created an extraordinary show, and I am so thankful that the team has been able to adjust their schedules for the new dates. I wish it could be sooner, but this is a timeless and remarkable story that I promise will be worth the wait,” said Carlyle in a statement. Ticketholders should call (866) 811-4111 for questions about refunds and exchanges. December 6, 2019 Broadway World National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Pushes Premiere Date of Musical HARMONY by Barry Manilow to 2021 National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (Artistic Director Zalmen Mlotek and Executive Director Dominick Balletta), in association with Tony Award-winning Producer Ken Davenport, today announced that New York debut of the new musical Harmony by the legendary Barry Manilow and his longtime collaborator Bruce Sussman will be postponed until 2021 at the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, Edmond J. Safra Plaza, 36 Battery Place, NYC. The show was previously scheduled to start performances on February 11, 2020. Harmony will now start previews on February 9, 2021 with Opening Night set for March 3, 2021. Although the production was scheduled to start rehearsals this month, director, and choreographer Warren Carlyle had a recent bout of appendicitis which has been successfully treated but pushed production later. Unfortunately, the production now has to be scheduled next season because of other conflicting commitments. "Barry and Bruce have created an extraordinary show and I am so thankful that the team has been able to adjust their schedules for the new dates. I wish it could be sooner, but this is a timeless and remarkable story that I promise will be worth the wait," said Warren Carlyle. Ticketholders should call 866-811-4111 for questions about refunds and exchanges. The musical tells the true story of the Comedian Harmonists, an ensemble of six talented young men in 1920s Germany who took the world by storm with their signature blend of sophisticated close harmonies and uproarious stage antics, until their inclusion of Jewish singers put them on a collision course with history. The legendary Manilow and theatre veteran Sussman have collaborated for nearly a half century. Together they have written hundreds of songs for all media-films, television, and stage, including the Grammy Award-winning Copacabana. Directing and choreographing Harmony will be Tony Award winner and Emmy-nominated Warren Carlyle, who won a 2014 Tony Award for his choreography for After Midnight, for which he also received a direction nomination, and was nominated for a 2019 Tony for choreography for the revival of Kiss Me Kate. His other Broadway credits include Hello, Dolly!, She Loves Me, On the Twentieth Century, The Mystery of Edwin Drood. A Christmas Story, and Chaplin, and he directed and choreographed Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway and did the same for Hugh Jackman's 2019 World Tour. Serving as Producer is Ken Davenport, who most recently won a Tony for Best Revival of a Musical for Once on This Island and a Tony for Best Musical for Kinky Boots, and received Tony nominations for Spring Awakening (Revival of a Musical), The Visit (Musical), and You're Welcome America (Special Theatrical Event). The creative team includes: Beowulf Boritt, Set Design (Act One (Tony Award), Come From Away); Linda Cho, Costume Design (A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder (Tony Award)); Jules Fisher + Peggy Eisenhauer, Lighting Design (Shuffle Along, Gary, The Iceman Cometh); Dan Moses Schreier, Sound Design (Gary, The Iceman Cometh, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder); John O'Neill, Musical Director; Zalmen Mlotek, Artistic Director, NYTF; Motl Didner, Associate Artistic Director, NYTF; and, casting by Jamibeth Margolis, CSA (Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, Cleveland Musical Theatre, Sistas: The Musical (Off Broadway). Now celebrating its 105th season, National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (NYTF) is the world's oldest continuously operating Yiddish theatre company, and originally produced the wildly successful award-winning Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, directed by Joel Grey and soon to tour after it closes Off-Broadway on January 5, 2020. Harmony tells the true story of the Comedian Harmonists, an ensemble of six talented young men in 1920s Germany who took the world by storm with their signature blend of sophisticated close harmonies and uproarious stage antics, until their inclusion of Jewish singers put them on a collision course with history. Harmony was part of NYTF's 2019-2020 season of "Spiritual Resistance," which features artistic and theatrical works that explore themes of struggle against oppression. Currently running is The Sorceress: A Yiddish Musical Fantasy, a fairytale-like story - opening on December 8 and running through December 29th -of a pure-hearted young woman who triumphs over her tormentors, a scheming stepmother, and a wicked witch. NYTF's programming runs concurrent with the exhibition Auschwitz: Not long ago. Not far away. being presented at the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. December 6, 2019 Broadway.com "Barry Manilow's Harmony Pushed Back to 2021 at Museum of Jewish Heritage" by Andy Lefkowitz National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene has announced a one-year postponement to the previously announced New York-premiere staging of Barry Manilow's musical Harmony. Originally scheduled to begin its run at the Museum of Jewish Heritage on February 11, 2020, the production will now start up on February 9, 2021. A press representative for the production attributed the delay to a recent bout of appendicitis that affected director/choreographer Warren Carlyle; the Tony winner and upcoming Music Man choreographer has since been successfully treated but his illness delayed the production process, resulting in Harmony being moved back. "Barry and Bruce have created an extraordinary show and I am so thankful that the team has been able to adjust their schedules for the new dates," said Carlyle. "I wish it could be sooner, but this is a timeless and remarkable story that I promise will be worth the wait." With music by Manilow and a book and lyrics by Bruce Sussman, Harmony tells the true story of the Comedian Harmonists, an ensemble of six talented young men in 1920s Germany who took the world by storm with their signature blend of sophisticated close harmonies and uproarious stage antics, until their inclusion of Jewish singers put them on a collision course with history.

When Where Articles/Reviews November 19, 2019 Gaming Today (GT) Barry Manilow Announces Extended Westgate Vegas Residency Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino announced today that due to continued overwhelmingly high demand, ,GRAMMY®, TONY®, and EMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter, arranger, producer and musician, Barry Manilow and his MANILOW: LAS VEGAS – The Hits Come Home! has extended his residency at the historic Westgate International Theater through the end of 2020. Barry Manilow is fresh off his successful Broadway run and headlining at BBC Proms in the Park in London’s Hyde Park. That performance drew an unprecedented audience of 40,000; no other headliner has drawn that large a crowd to this treasured outdoor event. He followed that up with twelve sold-out MANILOW: LAS VEGAS – The Hits Come Home! performances at the Westgate Las Vegas in September and October. 2020 Residency Show Dates:February 13-15, 2020 February 20-22, 2020 March 5-7, 2020 March 26-28, 2020 April 2-4, 2020 April 9-11, 2020 May 7-9, 2020 May 21-23, 2020 June 18-20, 2020 June 25-27, 2020 September 17-19, 2020 September 24-26, 2020 October 8-10, 2020 October 15-17, 2020 November 12-14, 2020 November 19-21, 2020 Tickets for MANILOW: LAS VEGAS – The Hits Come Home! tickets range in price from $49.75 to $329.75 plus tax and applicable fees. Performances through March 28, 2020 are currently on sale, and tickets for the newly added dates will go on sale on Friday, November 22, 2019 at 10am P.D.T. Tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino Box Office at (800) 222-5361 or online at www.barrymanilow.com or www.westgatelasvegas.com November 19, 2019 Casino City Times Barry Manilow announces extended show dates in Las Vegas Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino announced today that due to continued overwhelmingly high demand, GRAMMY, TONY, and EMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter, arranger, producer and musician, Barry Manilow and his MANILOW: LAS VEGAS – The Hits Come Home! has extended his residency at the historic Westgate International Theater through the end of 2020. Barry Manilow is fresh off his successful Broadway run and headlining at BBC Proms in the Park in London's Hyde Park. That performance drew an unprecedented audience of 40,000; no other headliner has drawn that large a crowd to this treasured outdoor event. He followed that up with twelve sold-out MANILOW: LAS VEGAS – The Hits Come Home! performances at the Westgate Las Vegas in September and October. MANILOW: LAS VEGAS – The Hits Come Home! made its debut in May 2018 to rave reviews and sold-out audiences and earned the Best of Las Vegas awards for Best Resident Performer/Headliner in 2018 and again in 2019. This spectacular show is unlike anything Manilow has ever done in his concert tours around the world before with massive video walls, sets, and special effects - a non-stop evening of Manilow's massive catalogue of Top 40 Hits. "It's an honor to further extend our relationship with Barry as he commits to another year of delighting audiences at Westgate Las Vegas," said Westgate Resorts Founder & CEO David Siegel. "Barry is a timeless entertainer, and tremendous talent and I couldn't be happier to continue to have him call Westgate Las Vegas his home." Manilow returned to the International Theater at the Westgate Las Vegas in June 2018. He has been named a "Best of Las Vegas" Best Resident Performer/Headliner by the Las Vegas Review Journal in both 2018 and 2019, and the show has received rave reviews from media outlets all across the country. Manilow has performed more than 500 Las Vegas shows since his first presentation at the International Theater was held on January 12, 1988. 2020 RESIDENCY SHOW DATES: February 13-15, 2020 February 20-22, 2020 March 5-7, 2020 March 26-28, 2020 April 2-4, 2020 April 9-11, 2020 May 7-9, 2020 May 21-23, 2020 June 18-20, 2020 June 25-27, 2020 September 17-19 September 24-26 October 8-10, 2020 October 15-17, 2020 November 12-14, 2020 November 19-21, 2020 November 18, 2019 The Music Universe "Barry Manilow adds 2020 Westgate Las Vegas residency dates" by Buddy Iahn Barry Manilow has extended his Las Vegas residency, Manilow: Las Vegas – The Hits Come Home!, earlier this year, and adds additional dates through the end of 2020. The residency made its debut in May 2018 to rave reviews and sold out audiences and earned the Best of Las Vegas awards for Best Resident Performer/Headliner in 2018 and again in 2019. This spectacular show is unlike anything Manilow has ever done in his concert tours around the world before with massive video walls, sets, and special effects – a non-stop evening of Manilow’s massive catalogue of Top 40 Hits. The extension marks the continuation of a very successful partnership between the iconic property and Barry Manilow, who celebrated his 500th show in the famed International Theater earlier this year. “It’s an honor to further extend our relationship with Barry as he commits to another year of delighting audiences at Westgate Las Vegas,” says Westgate Resorts Founder & CEO David Siegel. “Barry is a timeless entertainer, and tremendous talent and I couldn’t be happier to continue to have him call Westgate Las Vegas his home.” Dates for 2020 include February 13-15, 2020; February 20-22, 2020; March 5-7, 2020; March 26-28, 2020; April 2-4, 2020; April 9-11, 2020; May 7-9, 2020; May 21-23, 2020; June 18-20, 2020; June 25-27, 2020; September 17-19; September 24-26; October 8-10, 2020; October 15-17, 2020; November 12-14, 2020; and November 19-21, 2020. Tickets for Manilow: Las Vegas – The Hits Come Home! performances range in price from $49.75 to $329.75 plus tax and applicable fees. Performances through March 28, 2020 are currently on sale, and tickets for the newly added dates will go on sale on Friday, November 22nd at 10 am PT. Tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino Box Office at (800) 222-5361 or online at www.barrymanilow.combarrymanilow.com or westgatelasvegas.com. November 15, 2019 Las Vegas Review-Journal "Barry Manilow extends Westgate Las Vegas run through 2020" by John Katsilometes The Copacabana’s party will continue through the end of 2020. Barry Manilow has extended his residency at Westgate Las Vegas’s International Theater through the end of 2020. Manilow has added 12 weekend dates beginning April 2-4 through Nov. 19-21 2020. He had previously been booked through March 28. Tickets for the new dates are onsale 10 a.m. Nov. 22. Manilow opened his “Hits Come Home!” series in May 2018. He performed a well-received run on Broadway this summer, and headlined BBC Proms at the Park in London’s Hyde Park, performing for 40,000 fans. Manilow’s next scheduled dates at Westgate are Feb. 13-15. “It’s an honor to further extend our relationship with Barry as he commits to another year of delighting audiences at Westgate Las Vegas,” said Westgate Resorts founder and CEO David Siegel said in a statement. “Barry is a timeless entertainer, a tremendous talent and I couldn’t be happier to continue to have him call Westgate Las Vegas his home.”

When Where Articles/Reviews October 26, 2019 Las Vegas Review-Journal "Barry Manilow closes Westgate gala with a flourish" by John Katsilometes Westgate founder David Siegel sought a surprise superstar to perform at the inaugural “Evening to Save Lives” gala at his Las Vegas hotel on Friday night. He didn’t need to look far. Barry Manilow arrived on the scene, striding under a spotlight, to close the first gala fundraiser for the Victoria Siegel Foundation at Westgate Ballroom. Manilow, of course, is the resident headliner at the hotel’s International Theater, telling the cheering audience, “I just happened to be in the neighborhood, and I thought I’d drop by.” Manilow sang three songs, the a cappella “One Voice,” followed by “Can’t Smile Without You” and “Copacabana,” ending the night buoyantly for what we call the “posh pit” near the front of the stage. Remarkably, the event was assembled in less than four months, led by Cami Christensen, Westgate’s president and general manager, and Victoria Siegel Foundation Executive Director Mina Lu, drawing an impressive sellout crowd of 900. The gala pulled in at least $1 million through table sales, a silent and live auction, and individual donations. Siegel has already set Sept. 19, 2020, as the next event. “It’s one of the perks of owning the hotel; I get to set the date,” Siegel said at the post-party at the hotel’s Versailles Sky Villa. “I think we exceeded expectations tonight.” Siegel offset all operation expenses himself, meaning all money raised during the evening was donated to the Siegel Foundation to fight drug abuse, and also to fund Victory Clubs, an initiative that provides services and perks for teenagers across the country who stay clean and sober. Manilow’s first selection was a nod to the book “Victoria’s Voice,” the inspiration for the event. The book was originally the diary kept by Victoria Siegel, who died at age 18 on June 6, 2015 of an accidental overdose of methadone and sertraline. David and Jackie Siegel have established the foundation in her name to promote the use of naloxone, which halts the effects of an overdose. Prior to Manilow’s appearance, Scott Stapp of Creed and former “Baz” and Postmodern Jukebox cast member Jaclyn McSpadden, along with the Las Vegas Academy Choir, performed for the sold-out crowd. “I must say that this organizations most emotional and genuine organizations I’ve ever heard of, because it is so full of heart,” Manilow said as a kind of closing statement. “For David and and Jackie to take this horrible experience, and instead of burying their heads in the sand, they turned it into such a positive experience that will save the lives of so many young people. It is downright inspiring.” October 16, 2019 Broadway.com "Warren Carlyle to Direct & Choreograph Barry Manilow's New Musical Harmony" by Andy Lefkowitz Tony winner Warren Carlyle has signed on as director and choreographer of Harmony, a new musical featuring music by Barry Manilow and a book and lyrics by Bruce Sussman, set to make its New York premiere next spring. The previously announced production will begin previews on February 11, 2020 and open on March 4 at the Museum of Jewish Heritage. "I'm thrilled to be directing Harmony and helping bring this show to New York. It's an important message and it could not have found a better home to start a New York run than the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene at the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust," said Carlyle. Rounding out the newly announced Harmony creative team is scenic designer Beowulf Boritt, costume designer Linda Cho, sound designer Dan Moses Schreier and lighting designers Jules Fisher and Peggy Eisenhauer. Harmony tells the true story of the Comedian Harmonists, an ensemble of six talented young men in 1920s Germany who took the world by storm with their signature blend of sophisticated close harmonies and uproarious stage antics, until their inclusion of Jewish singers put them on a collision course with history. Casting will be announced at a later date. October 16, 2019 Broadway World Warren Carlyle To Direct Barry Manilow Musical HARMONY; Full Creative Team Announced Today National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene announced the Tony Award-winning creative team for the New York debut of the acclaimed musical Harmony by the legendary Barry Manilow and his longtime collaborator Bruce Sussman. The musical tells the true story of the Comedian Harmonists, an ensemble of six talented young men in 1920s Germany who took the world by storm with their signature blend of sophisticated close harmonies and uproarious stage antics, until their inclusion of Jewish singers put them on a collision course with history. Directing and choreographing Harmony will be Tony Award winner and Emmy nominated Warren Carlyle, who won a 2014 Tony Award for his choreography for After Midnight, for which he also received a direction nomination, and was nominated for a 2019 Tony for choreography for the revival of Kiss Me Kate. His other Broadway credits include Hello, Dolly!, She Loves Me, On the Twentieth Century, The Mystery of Edwin Drood. A Christmas Story, and Chaplin, and he directed and choreographed Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway and did the same for Hugh Jackman's 2019 World Tour. The creative team includes: John O'Neill, Musical Director (A Chorus Line, Cabaret); Beowulf Boritt, Set Design (Act One (Tony Award), Come From Away); Linda Cho, Costume Design (A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder (Tony Award)); Jules Fisher + Peggy Eisenhauer, Lighting Design (Shuffle Along, Gary, The Iceman Cometh); Dan Moses Schreier, Sound Design (Gary, The Iceman Cometh, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder); casting by Jamibeth Margolis, CSA (Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, Cleveland Musical Theatre, Sistas: The Musical (Off Broadway). Serving as Producer is Ken Davenport, who most recently won a Tony for Best Revival of a Musical for Once on This Island and a Tony for Best Musical for Kinky Boots, and received Tony nominations for Spring Awakening (Revival of a Musical), The Visit (Musical), and You're Welcome America (Special Theatrical Event). "I'm thrilled to be directing Harmony and helping bring this show to New York. It's an important message and it could not have found a better home to start a New York run than the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene at the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust," Warren Carlyle said. "National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene is excited to bring Harmony to New York City," said Zalmen Mlotek, Artistic Director of NYTF. "Harmony speaks to the human spirit in the face of adversity and atrocity. The story of the Comedian Harmonists, whose soaring careers were cut short due to anti-Semitism, reflects the spiritual resistance that was necessary to get through one of the most dehumanizing periods in history. It's important that their story about the human spirit during the darkest of times be told. Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman have created a show that speaks to the best and worst of humanity." "Harmony is moving full-steam ahead with the addition of this exceptional creative team, led by the supremely talented Warren Carlyle, who will bring our labor of love to life as a testament to the triumph of the human spirit," Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman said. Harmony is part of NYTF's season of "Spiritual Resistance," which features artistic and theatrical works that explore themes of struggle against oppression. The programming - which includes The Sorceress: A Yiddish Musical Fantasy, a fairytale-like story of a pure-hearted young woman who triumphs over her tormentors, a scheming stepmother, and a wicked witch - provides artistic expression concurrent with the exhibition Auschwitz: Not long ago. Not far away. being presented at the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. Fresh from the stellar success of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, which won multiple honors including a 2019 Drama Desk Award, NYTF will present Harmony in English, with previews beginning February 11 and the production running from March 4-29, 2020 at the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, Edmond J. Safra Plaza, 36 Battery Place, NYC. For tickets to Harmony, and other performances in NYTF's season of "Spiritual Resistance," visit NYTF.org or call 866-811-4111. For group sales and membership call 212-213-2120 Ext. 204. October 16, 2019 Playbill.com "Tony Winner Warren Carlyle Will Direct and Choreograph Barry Manilow’s Harmony Musical" by Andrew Gans The remainder of the creative team for the musical, which will make its Manhattan debut in February 2020, has also been announced. Warren Carlyle, who won a 2014 Tony Award for Best Choreography for After Midnight, will direct and choreograph the previously announced New York debut of Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman’s musical Harmony. The musical, which tells the true story of the Comedian Harmonists, an ensemble of six talented young men in 1920s Germany, will begin previews at The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene February 11, 2020, prior to an official opening March 4. The production will be presented in English. Carlyle, who was also Tony-nominated for his direction of After Midnight and his choreography for the recent revival of Kiss Me, Kate, said in a statement, “I’m thrilled to be directing Harmony and helping bring this show to New York. It’s an important message and it could not have found a better home to start a New York run than the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene at the Museum of Jewish Heritage–A Living Memorial to the Holocaust.” The creative team will also include musical director John O’Neill, scenic designer Beowulf Boritt, costume designer Linda Cho, lighting designers Jules Fisher and Peggy Eisenhauer, and sound designer Dan Moses Schreier. Casting is by Jamibeth Margolis, CSA. Zalmen Mlotek, artistic director of NYTF, said in an earlier statement, “Harmony speaks to the human spirit in the face of adversity and atrocity. The story of the Comedian Harmonists, whose soaring careers were cut short due to anti-Semitism, reflects the spiritual resistance that was necessary to get through one of the most dehumanizing periods in history. It’s important that their story about the human spirit during the darkest of times be told. Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman have created a show that speaks to the best and worst of humanity.” The production will continue through March 29 at the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, Edmond J. Safra Plaza. Harmony, which was seen at the La Jolla Playhouse in the late '90s, was recently produced in Atlanta and Los Angeles, where it won the LA Drama Critics Circle Award. National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (NYTF) produces the New York engagement in association with Ken Davenport. October 4, 2019 New Kerala Pop Music Icon Barry Manilow Announces Westgate Las Vegas Residency Extension Into 2020 LAS VEGAS: Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino announced today that due to continued overwhelmingly popular demand, and fresh off his wildly successful Broadway run and an upcoming sold-out performance in London, GRAMMY, TONY, and EMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter, arranger, producer and musician, Barry Manilow and his MANILOW: LAS VEGAS - The Hits Come Home! has extended his residency at the historic Westgate International Theater into 2020. MANILOW LAS VEGAS - The Hits Come Home! made its debut in May 2018 to rave reviews and sold-out audiences and earned the Best of Las Vegas awards for Best Resident Performer/Headliner in 2018 and again in 2019. This spectacular show is unlike anything Manilow has ever done in his concert tours around the world before with massive video walls, sets, and special effects - a non-stop evening of Manilow's massive catalogue of Top 40 Hits. The extension marks the continuation of a very successful partnership between the iconic property and Barry Manilow, who celebrated his 500th show in the famed International Theater earlier this year. We are very happy to extend Barry Manilow who leads a long list of legendary entertainers who have performed at this iconic property, said Westgate Las Vegas President & General Manager Cami Christensen. Barry is part of our family and the Westgate will always be his Las Vegas home. Manilow has performed more than 500 Las Vegas shows since his first presentation at the International Theater was on January 12, 1988. NEW ON SALE SHOW DATES February 13-15, 2020 February 20-22, 2020 March 5-7, 2020 March 26-28, 2020 Tickets for MANILOW LAS VEGAS - The Hits Come Home! performances through March 28, 2020 range in price from $49.75 to $329.75 plus tax and applicable fees and will go on sale on Monday, September 16th at 10am P.D.T. Tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino Box Office at (800) 222-5361 or online at www.barrymanilow.com or www.westgatelasvegas.com.

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