Las Vegas Weekly

October 7, 2009 · 11:23 AM

Manilow to say farewell to Hilton after 5 years and 300 shows

By Robin Leach

Barry Manilow at the Clio Awards.

Photo: Erik Kabik/Retna/www.erikkabikphoto.com

After five years with 300 performances for 450,000 fans, Barry Manilow’s record-setting engagement at the Las Vegas Hilton will end on Dec. 30. Rumored for weeks, and reported since May here on Vegas DeLuxe, the official announcement was made this morning.

“Barry Manilow is an exceptional entertainer, and we have been extremely fortunate to have had him as our resident headliner at the Las Vegas Hilton for the last five years,” said Ken Ciancimino, executive vice president. “Although this current engagement is ending, our friendship with him endures, and we will continue to explore possibilities for future endeavors together.”

Barry began at the Hilton with Manilow: Music and Passion in February 2005. His current show, Ultimate Manilow: the Hits, debuted in July last year. Final performances are Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 28-30.

Click HERE for our exclusive interview with Barry, in which he discusses his future and his fans, back in May.

Robin Leach has been a journalist for more than 50 years and has spent the past decade giving readers the inside scoop on Las Vegas, the world’s premier platinum playground.

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