Barry Manilow, 82, Reveals New Tour Dates Following Lung Cancer Diagnosis
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The “Copacabana” performer shared earlier this month that he is receiving treatment after doctors discovered a cancerous area in his left lung.
Barry Manilow is gearing up for a return to live performances.
The legendary singer, 82, announced several new tour dates this week, just weeks after sharing that he had begun treatment following the discovery of a cancerous spot in his left lung. The update was shared in a statement posted to Manilow’s Instagram on Saturday, Jan. 10.
“SURPRISE!!! Barry is feeling fantastic — so fantastic that he’s adding six more concerts to his already scheduled March shows,” the message read.
The additional performances are set for March and will include stops in Charlotte, North Carolina; Norfolk, Virginia; Baltimore; Cincinnati; Nashville; and Lexington, Kentucky.
Fans will have early access to tickets through an artist presale beginning Jan. 14 at 10 a.m. local time and running through Jan. 15 at 10 p.m. local time. Additional local and partner presales will follow on Jan. 15, with the general public on-sale launching Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. local time.
During each concert, the “Mandy” singer will also honor music educators through the Manilow Music Teacher Award, presented by the Manilow Music Project, an initiative of the Manilow Fund. Nominees will be revealed on Jan. 22, after which fans can vote for a recipient who will receive a $5,000 cash prize along with $5,000 in “Manilow Bucks” to be used toward classroom instruments.
Manilow previously announced a temporary pause in his performances last month after doctors identified the cancerous spot. In a Facebook post at the time, he explained that he had recently battled a lengthy bout of bronchitis, followed by a relapse, before returning to the stage at the Westgate Las Vegas.
Although he felt well enough to perform again, Manilow said his doctor ordered an MRI as a precaution. That scan revealed the early-stage cancer in his left lung.
He shared that the positive news was how early the cancer was detected, crediting his physician for catching it quickly. The less welcome news, he added, was that surgery would be required to remove the spot. However, doctors did not believe the cancer had spread, and further testing was underway to confirm that assessment.
Manilow reassured fans that his treatment plan would not include chemotherapy or radiation, joking that recovery would consist of rest, comfort food, and classic television.
After postponing several shows, the music icon later told PEOPLE that he was feeling “great” and experiencing no symptoms. He also expressed gratitude that his doctors took a proactive approach, noting that the cancer was diagnosed at stage one and caught very early.