Barry Manilow was looking forward to finally returning to the stage this month amid his cancer recovery, but he had to go on hiatus again.
The music legend announced on Friday, May 1 that he is postponing his May Las Vegas residency at the Westgate Las Vegas as he continues to recover from lung cancer surgery. Still, the 82-year-old assured fans that his recovery is going in the right direction and that he expects to be back on stage in July.
Sharing the update on Instagram Stories, Manilow revealed that a recent doctor’s visit brought encouraging news.
“Good news! I went to the doctor yesterday and he said I’m making great progress and looking great! All the training and exercise I’ve been putting in is paying off. However, he said I’m not quite ready for Vegas. That means I won’t be able to return to our May shows at Westgate Las Vegas.”
He added that he remains on track for his planned June arena dates in the UK, telling fans: “Westgate Las Vegas is my home away from home and I will see you all in July.”
The postponement is the latest setback since Manilow revealed his stage 1 lung cancer diagnosis in December 2025. He underwent surgery shortly after to remove a cancerous spot from his left lung and has been steadily recovering ever since.
Despite several postponements, the singer has not slowed down creatively. His latest single, One more time before I gorecently became a top 10 Adult Contemporary hit, while his upcoming album What a time is set for release on June 5 – his first collection of new material in nearly 15 years.
