Went to see Barry Manilow at the Westgate Hotel in Las Vegas during Presidents Day weekend. He was absolutely marvelous! For our generation there are no singers like him any more. An hour and a half of pure fun and nostalgic remembrance of our 70s and 80s when we had lots of crooners and talented singers that are non-existent today. Can't wait to see his Christmas show.

Agreed the storytelling is such a big part of the show. It’s such a positive atmosphere with the glow sticks. I’m 43 and didnt know half the songs but it didnt matter. I loved the show

I was there for all 3 shows last weekend - will be there next weekend for 2 Christmas shows!! Barry is by far the greatest entertainer/performer we have- he is a legend!! ALL HIS CONCERTS ARE AWESOME - seen him over 60 times!! All his concerts are 10s!!!

Once you’ve seen a Barry Manilow concert, you just have to see another one. He just has that effect, and he’s always a lot of fun.

Seen him in London in 2014, traveled from Switzerland just to see him. Been only a fan since 2013. Of course, the shows are not the same than when you see him in videos of the 80's and 90's, but he was still great and such a funny guy (and naughty at times) and that alone makes him one of the best, if not THE best entertainer! In a Facebook fan group, I saw an old interview from early 90's, where he said that he still writes jingles but not under his name, and sometimes he gets the job and sometimes not; but it keeps his writing sharp. And oh yes, Barry is genuine, you can believe that; an old school friend of his said once in a documentary about Barry that what you see on stage is what you get off stage, he is exactly the same... I love him for that too.

I've been a fan of Barry Manilow for a long time. I'm in my 30s so I heard of him when I was in third grade or so. My mother used to take me to her job occasionally and to entertain me she used to allow me to listen to the radio, I had headphones on those days lol. Anyway I would go through the stations and my faves were the adult contemporary stations on A. M. The song they played over and over was "Copacabana." Well I took a liking to the song right off the back! I've been a fan ever since. I remember being in high school and having to feel like I had to keep a secret lol. My peers liked rap and here I was listening to "Looks like we made it" haha. So for maybe 30 years I've been a fan and he's still going strong. Next year will be 50 years since his first album! It's incredible, he's such an inspiration! You can tell he really loves what he's doing and I do think it keeps him going. One of these days I'll have to catch his Vegas show or if he ever comes nearby to me, In Maryland. Barry is a true treasure and we do need to appreciate him while he's still going. There aren't many legends like himself still around!

We saw Barry last weekend and he was fantastic! We saw him 14 years ago at the Hilton (same venue) and show was just as good as it was then. Great review. You hit it perfectly. Great showman. Hard to believe he is 79!

Saving for Vegas. seen over 230 UK concerts and been to Phoenix and New York to see him. been with him since '78

I make my twice yearly trip from the UK to Vegas to see this amazing guy and he never disappoints. It always amazes me how he gets the non fans engaged in his show with his sheer force of energy. I've never sat next to anyone who has been to a Barry concert who hasn't been entertained. There's a reason he keeps winning the best Vegas entertainer award, he's a legend!

Love Barry! Its been awhile but 100% Barry is a Legend! For those of you who spent $1000 for Adele shame on you. GREAT showman.

Music is frequency - we are frequency! Life is frequency - vibrations. Thank you so very much! love it!

Have loved him ever since I first heard ‘Mandy’ on radio. There’s no one else like him, I have seen him over 100 times and he is the most genuine heartfelt performer you’ll ever see. He truly loves his fans as much as they love him. He is the best entertainer I’ve ever seen. So glad you enjoyed his show.

Been a fan of his music forever. A gentleman through and through. Awesome review man.

Hey Joe 1 year later from your post. Saw Barry Manilow last night and you are absolutely right ! He put on a great show...all the things you said. He is a sweet guy, an entertainer, fun, touching, nice custom jackets. Got everyone standing and dancing and waving those glow sticks. Loved the whole thing. His nose is still bigger than Brooklyn. Old time Vegas show! Go see him folks!

What an amazing entertainer! I've been blessed to see him live 3 times now. Twice in Vegas and once in Boston. Sometimes when you see someone live they don't sound the same as they did on their albums but Barry sounded just as wonderful as he did when I first discovered him when I was 11 years old. I can't wait to see him again!

I was there that night lol, it was an awesome experience.

A real entertainer his shows are phenomenal. Been a fan since 1980 love his concerts UK love him. Been to see him in Vegas too. Can't agree with your score it's always 10 out of 10 ❗

Great review man.. We in Europe did not get many chances to see him here. You guys are soo lucky to see him whenever you want in Vegas. I have to get back again to see him one more time

I just met Barry in November what a Dream come true, love all his Shows and he is one in a Million!! There is no other!! Been a Fan for Years!!

Barry is one of my all-time favorites. When he came onto the music scene in the 1970's, Frank Sinatra said "He's next". Rolling Stone Magazine called him The Showman Of Our Generation. I agree. He puts on a great show and performs all of his classics that his fans came to hear.

He's 80 years old & He still works his butt of,He challenges himself with big arrangements, big endings. His latest concert at Radio City Music Hall in N.Y.C was a 10!!

Barry Manilow is simply the BEST. One heck of an Entertainer, saw him many times and will go every time he comes around. The show is lively, love his stories, and the atmosphere and energy is SUPERB.

Good observation about residencies from these older artists. I think some of that started with Branson where older performers - country, mostly - who were burned out from the road could still hold a show.

Barry is saved because of my prayers!! Praise the Lord!!👍👍👍

Thank you so very much for this open and honest review of Mr. Barry Manilow. I have always felt he is just one of the original showmen. And you are right, the music and love from the people is just two of the elements that keeps him going. Plus his great love of music. I have loved him since i was 14-15yrs old. I will be 61 in January. I have had the opportunity to see him twice. One time was at the GERSHWIN THEATRE in NYC. How I WISH I could see him again! I am kinda jealous of him. He's in his 70's and can move around like this. Me, my knees are killing me and about to possibly have surgery. So, he's doing way better than me. LOL!! Hopefully, when the weather gets better and I can walk, I will be able to see him again. So glad, again, you had the opportunity to see his, "Wonderfully Cheezy Performance" (lol) of fun and loving show.

That's what is so great about James Taylor. Before every song, he tells a story of how he wrote it.

2024 Amazing Show, what an Icon. While Barry was getting older, so were we!😂😂 show and encore lasts 60 minutes

He's a very nice person. I've met him many times and a fantastic entertainer

He is awesome! Need to see one of his concerts soon before he retires! I already missed to see a Frank Sinatra concert!

Saw him for the first time 30 years ago in Park City, Utah when we're each given a stalk of red rose to throw at Barry, the matador! Then, 20 years ago in Singapore, I was picked from the audience to sing with him on stage. Next year, I'll be seeing him for the 3rd time and my darling daughter bought me the Platinum Experience for the London show. Woohoo, can't wait!

You are kind of hard on the "elderly" folks ..my favorite Barry Manilow experience is when he appeared on The Midnight Special singing a song ...' Could It Be Magic'

Barry is just from another planet simply out of this world I have seen him numerous times in london and the states in my book the greatest entertainer there is. Be well and perform for as long as possible

I saw him in May and he was awesome! Such a musical genius…

First time i saw Barry was at The Greek theater in LA in the early 80,s. Barry and Donny i can see over and over again

I saw him in Detroit and Toronto years ago at his shows.

Neil Sadaka...Barry Manilow...Tony Bennett (up until he passed RIP)..and the great Paul McCartney probably many more.

I seen him in '93. He's an incredible performer :)

We love you Bary! ❤❤❤❤

Very apt comment…”they know if they stop, then that would be the end for them”.

I have loved Barry since the mid-70s. Seen him multiple times over the years and just won tix to go see him tape his NBC holiday special a couple of weeks ago. It was amazing!

I have seen Barry 1 time in Huntsville Alabama my first concert ever in 1989. Then 4 time in Nashville Tennessee. Awesome shows every one of them! I am a die hard!

I love Barry manilow..

Great review!But I would give the show 9 .5!He's 80 years old & He still works his assistants

Going to Vegas in June to see Barry with my daughter! ...Were pumbed!

I wish he did "Weekend in new England"

Barry performs on a slightly elevated platform which is placed on top of the stage that Elvis performed on :) I am seeing him live in Charlotte in two weeks.

Fabulous in Atlanta!!! And seeing him April 20. 6 times

I would love to see his show.

The man, the myth, the legend

I know show time is 7pm but do you know if he comes out on time?..we are flying in that afternoon and want to see if I can make it to the hotel and then the show

It is the same stage as Elvis

I’m recently appreciating his music. I think he’s starting to fade just a tad, and the plastic surgeon was not his friend, but hey, he’s EIGHTY! He gets a pass…

He also wrote McDonalds, Dr. Pepper, KFC, check out his very special medley on KZfaq

Have you done review engelbert or Wayne newton

my ex explained why they can keep going... why they have the energy.. because they are doing it their whole life.. their body is used to it.

I met someone who promoted him to he was so mean and rude to South African staff

What would you say are the best seats for this venue?

Where do you buy tickets for all these shows? Ticketmaster? Or are there cheaper alternatives?

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Yeah... YOU...could stop with the “F WORD .”

We just saw him in November and were blown away, just hit after hit after hit with a fantastic 13-piece band. Still has his voice and his range and puts on a great show - so much so that we're going back in February to see him again in better seats.