I became a Barry Manilow fan in 2005, and 20 years later, I celebrated his final concert in Philadelphia with the man himself. Below are my thoughts on this final night of music and passion in the City of Brotherly Love, and what it was like getting quality time with Barry after his signature red curtain closed. I’ve included photos and videos from those in attendance to capture the magic of the evening. Enjoy!
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Tony, Grammy and Emmy-Award winning performer Barry Manilow is returning to Broadway in January 2013 for a limited engagement at the St. James Theatre. With 49 Top 40 hits and worldwide sales of more than 80 million records, Manilow on Broadway marks the music legend’s third Broadway production, and his first in more than two decades. The show begins January 18 and opens on January 24.
Barry Manilow is one of my favorite musicians, and I’ve had the good fortune of seeing him perform live twice, as well as meeting him in person. At nearly 70 years old, his voice is mystifyingly powerful and he still knows how to dazzle a crowd. I plan on attending one of the shows, and I highly recommend you do the same.
Here’s a medley of Manilow’s most popular hits from his 1989 Broadway production, Barry Manilow at the Gershwin:
