Barry Manilow is taking a break from touring after pushing himself "a little too hard." The 83-year-old music legend announced on Instagram on Tuesday, August 25 that he is stepping back from live performances until October 8, after being forced to cancel a string of shows.
"Hi everybody - Barry here," Manilow wrote. "And I want you to be the first to know that we're going to take a quick break." The singer had just completed a demanding summer run of 29 shows in 68 days, which he said took more out of his team than expected.
Manilow then joked that the solution was simple. "Now we all need to sit down and shut up," he said. "So, we're going to take a break until we return to the Westgate Las Vegas on October 8th. When I'll be singing like a bird. I hope to see you then."
The announcement comes after Manilow cancelled his August 21 and 22 performances at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino due to technical and vocal problems. Earlier this month, he also postponed a concert in Lexington, Kentucky, following previous health challenges.
