- Ticket giveaway for Barry Manilow’s Leeds First Direct Arena concert - The YEP is giving away front row tickets to Barry Manilow at Leeds First Direct Arena on September 1. 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. Scoring his first number one single in 1974, he has been at the top of the business for an astounding 40 years, having gone on to achieve worldwide record sales exceeding 85 million, and even ranking as the top adult contemporary chart artist of all time with more than 50 Top 40 hits. Known for his classic hits such as ‘Mandy’, ‘Copacabana’, ‘Can’t Smile Without You’, and ‘Could It Be Magic’, the GRAMMY®, TONY®, and EMMY® award-winning pop star will perform at the Leeds First Direct Arena on September 1.
Promising to be an unforgettable night, this will be the first time Manilow has returned to Leeds following his sensational show at the same venue in June 2016. He will go on to perform in Manchester, Birmingham and London. Special guests for the show are Collabro, the world’s most successful musical theatre group. Hailing from the UK, their 2014 Britain’s Got Talent win sent their debut album soaring straight to the top of the charts, and subsequently they have performed to standing ovations around the world from Japan to the US and Canada. Tickets are available from Ticketline, Ticketmaster and the venue box office.
The Yorkshire Evening Post has one pair of front row tickets to give away to the show at Leeds First Direct Arena on September 1 in our free prize draw. To enter, pick up a copy of the Yorkshire Evening Post on Saturday. Usual Johnston Press rules, terms and conditions apply see www.johnstonpress.co.uk/competition. Your data will be shared securely between Johnston Press and Deacon Communications for the purposes of alerting our winner/s and distributing the prize/s. We respect your privacy and your details will not be used for any other purpose than that for which you have given consent. (Yorkshire Evening Post, 12 July 2018)
https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/ticket-giveaway-
for-barry-manilow-s-leeds-first-direct-arena-concert-1-9247860
- Things to do in CNY this weekend ... Barry Manilow - If the scorching hot start to July kept you inside with the AC, then you'll want to get out of the house this weekend and check [out] fun things to do around Central New York ... Legendary pop star Barry Manilow is bringing "Mandy," "Copacabana" and the countless other hits he's sung over his career, which has spanned more than half a century, to Central New York this weekend. The show marks the second year in a row he's performed at Turning Stone. Where: Turning Stone Resort & Casino, 5218 Patrick Road, Verona. When: Thursday, July 12, at 8 p.m. How much: Tickets start at $54. (Syracuse.com, 7/11/2018)
https://www.syracuse.com/expo/life-and-culture/erry-
2018/07/06ac20f1454103/weezer_onondaga_cup_lakefest_t.html
- Round Barn Theatre's production of Barry Manilow's Copacabana - Barry Manilow's unforgettable hit song is brought to life onstage in this entertaining nightclub spectacle. "Her name was Lola. She was a showgirl..." So begins this tale of romance and stardom that has captivated audiences across the globe. With sensational originality, Barry Manilow's Copacabana is a show that will leave you breathless. The story starts with Stephen, a present-day, aspiring songwriter, who is in the midst of writing a tune that tells the story of Lola: fresh off the train from Tulsa, she arrives in New York with showbiz aspirations. Tony is a bartender/composer who falls in love with her and helps her become a Copa girl. Lola, of course, attracts the amorous attentions of Rico..."he wore a diamond". When Rico goes a bit too far by Lola taking her to his rival nightclub in Havana, Tony and the whole Copacabana crew set off to rescue Lola and as they say "Hilarity ensues".
Audiences will delight in Copacabana's splashy production numbers and the slew of brand new Barry Manilow songs. A return to traditional American musical theatre flair, the large cast size boasts numerous chances for performers to shine, while the title alone will incite the interest of both subscribers and newcomers to the theatre. The Round Barn Theatre production is directed by Artistic Director Jerry O'Boyle. Melanie Greyson has choreographed the show. Austin Schoenfelder is the Production Stage Manager and will be assisted by Jackie Robinson, who is also in charge of sound. Karen J. Payton designed the costumes for the show, and Richard Pletcher is the Executive Producer who has also provided the Set Design. Paul Rigano is the Music Director and takes on the dual role of Stephen/Tony, the representation of a composer much like Mr. Manilow himself...
Copacabana opens on Tuesday, July 24, and continues through Sunday, August 26 with 2 p.m. matinees and 8 p.m. evening performances. Copacabana will be translated by American Sign Language interpreters for the deaf on Saturday, August 25 at 8 p.m. Assisted listening devices are available upon request at all performances. A complete show schedule, ticket availability and reservations can be found by calling the Box Office at (800) 800-4942 extension 2 or online at AmishAcres.com. (Broadway World, 7/9/2018)
https://www.broadwayworld.com/south-bend/article/The-Round-Barn-
Theatre-Is-Featuring-The-Love-Affair-Of-The-Generation
The-Laugh-Affair-Of-The-Century-20180709
- Live Music: Tuesday, July 10 - Barry Manilow is at the Mohegan Sun Arena, 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, Connecticut (888) 226-7711, mohegansun.com. $39.50-$125. 7:30 p.m. (Providence Journal, 7/9/2018)
http://www.providencejournal.com/entertainmentlife/20180709/live-music-tuesday-july-10
- Make it a sell-out for showman Barry - Great news, Mr. Manilow is back in town, at Leeds First Direct Arena on 1st September. His previous show “One Last Time” was not, it seems. But we are lucky to have him back as he is only doing a very short tour.So let’s make it a complete sell out for the most charismatic showman of our time.*Look out for a great competition coming soon in the YEP to win front row seats at the Barry Manilow show at Leeds Arena. (Yorkshire Evening Post, 09 July 2018)
https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/your-say/yep-letters-july-2-1-9242656
- Pop and Rock Shows This Week ... Barry Manilow - GRAMMY®, TONY® and EMMY® Award-winning Pop superstar Barry Manilow will take the stage at Mohegan Sun Arena on Tuesday, July 10th starting at 7:30pm. Manilow will perform his greatest hits such as “Copacabana,” “Weekend In New England” and “Mandy” plus many more! Tickets are $125.00, $59.50 and $39.50 and go on sale Friday, May 11th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to Ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, May 12th, subject to availability. Barry Manilow - Mohegan Sun Arena, July 10, 2018 - Uncasville. 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. 888-226-7711. $39.50, $59.50, and $125.
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. For more information on Barry Manilow please visit: manilow.com, facebook.com/barrymanilow and twitter.com/barrymanilow. (NYC's Original City Guide, 7/8/2018)
https://www.cityguideny.com/article/Pop-and-Rock-Shows-in-
New-York-City-This-Week-July-8-July-15
- Shows to see this week (July 8 to 14) - In tune with summer, stages in Central New York are heating up with world class acts and award-winning artists ... Barry Manilow is perhaps one of the most recognizable and iconic contemporary crooners of our time. Although often seen as over the top, overplayed, and overly sensational, Manilow speaks to the art of dramatic performance with a love and reverence only few can do with such success. Throughout his solo career, which began in the mid-1970s, Barry Manilow has dominated adult contemporary music. But before such success, he worked for Bette Midler in the early 1970s as her pianist, musical director, accompanist, and played a significant role in the creation of her first two albums. With the release of "Mandy" in 1974 came the launching pad for Barry Manilow's career. The rest, as they say, is history.
Where: Turning Stone Resort Casino, 5218 Patrick Road, Verona. When: 8 p.m. Thursday, July 12. How much: Tickets start at $54. Details here. (Syracuse.com, 7/8/2018)
https://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2018/07/sugarland_
rebelution_and_the_zydeco_cha_chas_6_shows_to_see_this_week_july_8_to.html
- Upcoming concerts...Barry Manilow - A look ahead at some of the most-anticipated concerts in western and central Massachusetts and Connecticut ... Barry Manilow: July 10, 7:30 p.m. - Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn. (MassLive, 7/8/2018)
https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2018/07/upcoming_
concerts_barry_manilo_1.html
- Windsor student choirs joining Barry Manilow on stage at Caesars July 13 - When Chloe Chang was told she'll be singing with Barry Manilow at Caesars, she did not jump for joy. "Who is this old guy?" She remembers thinking. But when she told her family the news that her choir at school will be joining him on stage during the finale next Friday at The Colosseum, her dad was incredibly excited. "My dad goes nuts. He's going crazy, he's like 'Oh my God, we have to get tickets. Do we get discounted tickets?" Chang recalls. Chang is a grade 10 student from St. Anne Catholic High School and her choir, along with the choir at Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School will be singing Manilow's three hits — "Copacabana," "[It's A] Miracle" and "I Write the Songs."
"I Write the Songs" happens to be Lindsay Longpre's favourite. She's the teacher with Cardinal Carter's choir. And next Friday night will be a special one not just for the students, but also the two choir directors -- because they get to sing on stage with the choir and Manilow. "It's really a once in a lifetime opportunity for us," she says. The two choirs have been practicing separately for about three weeks. They have several joined rehearsals before the big night and even though it's summer break, the students are still showing up to practice. "The music kids are always the good kids that we get, we're so lucky," says Anna Villella, music teacher at St. Anne. Hours before the performance, the students will be learning some basic choreography to go with the songs as well. And for Chang who didn't know who Manilow was when she first heard the news, she's now giddy about the prospects of being on stage with him. "He's an amazing writer," she says. "The harmonies in [the songs] ... I find it really fun. I want to get a picture with Barry." (CBC, 7/6/2018)
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/barry-manilow-caesars-windsor-choir-1.4736040
- Things to do down the Shore: Barry Manilow - Just when you thought the new joints would get all the crowds, the Borgata fetes its 15th birthday this weekend, with two performances by one-and-only Manilow to help celebrate. Sing-alongs among Fanilows ensue. 8 p.m. Friday & Saturday, Borgata Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, $109-$249, 866-900-4849, theborgata.com (The Inquirer, 7/5/2018)
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/things_to_do/lifeguard-
championships-baby-parade-barry-manilow-20180705.html
- Barry Manilow is among performers slated to help Borgata celebrate its 15th birthday - Friday and Saturday, July 6 and 7 - Old Homestead presents: BARRY MANILOW, 8 P.M. BORGATA / $109, $149, $249. WHAT TO EXPECT: Legendary singer Barry Manilow has sold over 80 million albums and scored twelve number one hits over the course of his illustrious career. The 75-year-old New York native heads to Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa as part of their 15th Anniversary celebration. Manilow will break out all of the big hits this weekend including “Mandy,” “Can’t Smile Without You” and “Copacabana (At the Copa).” BarryManilow.com, TheBorgata.com (Atlantic City Weekly, 7/3/2018)
https://www.atlanticcityweekly.com/arts_and_entertainment/upcoming-headline-
acts-comedy-and-events/article_a4277a2b-c498-5b5a-a99b-31dbcc1d658d.html
- Copacabana was 'razzmatazz at its best' - Written by Barry Manilow, Copacabana started out as a song in 1978, was expanded into a TV special seven years later by Dick Clark, then became a live show at Caesars Palace before being transformed into a full-blown, smash hit Transatlantic musical in 1994 and is now a staple of amateur operatic companies the world over. And no wonder. ‘Copacabana’ is an exhilarating show (Southport Spotlights, 27-30 June), full of glamour and razzmatazz set alongside a soundtrack of exciting 40s big band music and Latin rhythms, played here by a top-class 12-piece orchestra under the expert direction of Chris Rimmer. Songs like the title track and [Sweet] Heaven lingered on long after the final curtain.
John Delahunty and Toni Spofforth were both outstanding as barman/would-be songwriter, Tony Forte, and wannabe singer, Lola Lamar, who work together and fall in love at New York’s legendary Copacabana Club. Amanda Shaw was a delight to watch as cigarette lady, Gladys, an ex-showgirl herself, who persuades club owner, Sam (the lively Ian Lawson) to take on Lola as a singer. Naturally, she becomes the star attraction, with Tony as her accompanist, and they take the club by storm. But Lola is drugged by rival club owner, gangster Rico Castelli played by Dom Tolley who, with his Clarke Gable moustache and sinister smile, personified a pre-war villain. Next minute, we are in Cuba. Rico has flown Lola to Havana to headline at his Tropicana Club, Cuba’s top nightspot, intending her to replace current singer, the alluring Conchita (a temptingly seductive performance by Janine Burrows), both onstage and in his bed. Tony arrives in Cuba, along with Gladys and Sam, in pursuit of his lost love. Rico makes to kill him but Conchita beats him to it and shoots her lover dead. Very much a ‘with one bound, Lola was free’ explanation but, heigh ho, this is a musical not a thriller and it is the music and dancing that are important so, on with the show.
The colourful costumes for this production were quite spectacular and would not have looked out of place at the London Palladium and were matched by the exuberance of the fleet-footed dancers. Directed by award-winning Stephen Hughes-Alty, and with a supporting cast of 22 dancers and singers, this was a big-time, feel-good show in what has been a highly successful year for Southport Spotlights. (Champion News, 7/1/2018
http://www.champnews.com/NewsDetail.aspx?ID=GN4_ART_1032938
- 3D Glasses at Westgate Las Vegas show - It’s 2018, yes, but 3D glasses never go out of style. Barry Manilow is handing out (or rather, his people are handing out) throwback 3D glasses to his show at International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas. This visual effect, which gained popularity in movie theaters in the 1950s, still has a dizzying quality. Manilow employs the 3D effects during a New York-inspired medley midway through the show. It works, and this it the reason you’ll see a bunch of selfies posted by those in the audience looking like members of Devo. (Las Vegas Review-Journal, 6/23/2018)
https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/
kats/ex-phantom-barrett-returns-to-las-vegas-strip-for-ribbon/
- Manilow mania coming to Westgate in Las Vegas - Shows are opening in both of the theaters in which Barry Manilow performed in Vegas from 2005-2012. The International (formerly Las Vegas Hilton Theater) is one, and Paris Las Vegas is the other. “Marilyn: A New Musical” opens its preview period tonight, with the gala premiere June 1, also Monroe’s birthday. I hear that employee comps for Manilow are scarce, incidentally, commonly an indication of strong ticket sales. The ticket-buying public is more fickle than it was when Manilow opened at the Hilton 13 years ago. But Manilow still has his fans, and so far they are to party it up at the Copa (Copacabana), the hottest spot north of Havana. - John Katsilometes (Las Vegas Review-Journal, 5/23/2018)
https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/
manilow-mania-and-a-wrap-coming-to-westgate-in-las-vegas/
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