A Holiday Hush: Barry Manilow Postpones Christmas Shows Due to Health

It's always a bit of a bummer when live events get called off, especially when it's a holiday tradition you've been looking forward to. And for fans of the legendary Barry Manilow, that's exactly the situation unfolding right now. The iconic singer has, regrettably, announced that he'll be postponing several of his 'A Very Barry Christmas' residency dates in Las Vegas. The reason? Well, his health needs to come first, as he's currently recovering from some emergency oral surgery.

Now, let's be real, at 80 years young, Barry Manilow has an incredible track record, keeping up a demanding performance schedule. But even a superstar needs time to heal. The official word from his team is that he's taking a necessary pause to fully recuperate. This means that the shows originally scheduled for December 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino will no longer go ahead as planned.

You can imagine the disappointment for those who had tickets, especially folks planning a festive trip around seeing the 'Copacabana' singer. But on the flip side, most fans completely understand. Everyone wants Barry to be in top form, and that means giving his body the space it needs to mend. Emergency oral surgery sounds like no fun at all, so taking a step back from the stage is absolutely the right call.

Details regarding refunds or potential rescheduling of these specific 'A Very Barry Christmas' performances are expected to be made available soon, so ticket holders should keep an eye on official announcements from the venue or Manilow's team. For now, the sentiment among his vast fanbase is one of collective well-wishing. We're all hoping for a swift and smooth recovery for Barry, so he can get back to doing what he does best: entertaining millions with his timeless hits.

It’s a temporary pause, of course, and while it's a little sad for those looking forward to a festive evening with him, the focus remains on his well-being. Here's to hoping Barry Manilow is back on his feet and singing his heart out very, very soon!