June 12th 2008
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September 11th 2008 Check out the latest reviews of the new musical "Can't Smile Without You" - Click Here For all the latest ticket news and offers on the show - Click Here August 26th 2008 Official Press Release Manilow Set to Perform in Manchester, UK Tickets for 8 December Show Available Friday, 29 August "Ultimate Manilow: The Hits...and then some," Barry Manilow's highly anticipated non-stop hit-filled concert, is arriving in Manchester, UK on Monday, 8 December. Manilow fans have clamoured for more since the announcement of his performing on 4, 6 and 7 December, 2008 at the 02 Arena so Manilow is answering that demand by adding a performance on 8 December at the Manchester Evening News Arena. Tickets go on sale Friday, 29 August at 9 am through Ticketline, http://www.ticketline.co.uk, Ticketmaster, http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk, or See Tickets at http://www.seetickets.com. Click Here for the full press release
August 8th 2008
Vicky Anderson talks to 90s star Chesney Hawkes about taking to the stage for the first time
“It’s my first-ever show like this, I’ve never done anything like it,” Chesney explains. “It’s a pretty huge production, with a nine-piece band, horns, backing singers, a massive set and 30 songs to learn – and I’m also playing piano and singing.- Click Here for the full article
July 28th 2008
After three nights of "ULTIMATE MANILOW: The Hits...and Then Some" at the O2 Arena in London, Barry, the band, and crew will be taking the show to Manchester for one night only on Monday 8th December 2008 at the Manchester Evening News Arena! - See the Concert Page for the latest news on tickets!
July 28th 2008
Dillon and U.K. Chart Topper Hawkes to Star in Manilow's Can't Smile without You -
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Mark Shenton Chesney Hawkes, a British pop icon best known for his number one hit "The One and Only," will play the lead role of Tony opposite "How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?" reality TV finalist Siobhan Dillon, as love interest Mandy. Can't Smile without You — newly written around such classic Barry Manilow hits as "Could It Be Magic," "It's a Miracle," "I Write the Songs," "Mandy," "I Made It Through the Rain," "Tryin' to Get the Feeling Again" and the title tune — has a book by Tim Prager, based on an original idea by Bill Kenwright, who also produces the show and co-directs it with Keith Strachan. The show begins performances at Bromley’s Churchill Theatre on Aug. 28, prior to an official opening on Sept. 1, and runs there to Sept. 6. The production will then play Dartford's Orchard Theatre (Sept. 8-13), Liverpool's Empire Theatre (Sept. 15-20), Bristol's Hippodrome Theatre (Sept. 22-27), Manchester's Palace Theatre (Sept. 29-Oct 4), Hull's New Theatre (Oct. 6-11), Glasgow's King's Theatre (Oct. 13-18), Edinburgh's Festival Theatre (Oct. 20-25), Northampton's Royal and Derngate Theatre (Nov. 10-15), Stoke's Regent Theatre (Nov. 17-22) and Darlington's Civic Theatre (Nov. 24-29). Hawkes recently completed his new album "Another Fine Mess." Other songs he has written have been recorded and charted by performers as diverse as boy band A1, Caprice and various other international artists. Dillon went on from "How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria" to sign a record deal with Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group, co-wrote and recorded an album with Polydor for Universal. She subsequently starred in the West End production of Grease at the Piccadilly Theatre.
July 18th 2008
The brand new CD from Jane McDonald released on August 11th will feature her very own versions of two of Barry's Classic Songs...."Even Now" & "One Voice"....Jane is a huge admirer of Barry's songs and arrangements and is thrilled to include two of them on her hugely anticipated new CD.
1. Doctors
Orders, 2.
Time For
Love, 3.
Song For
You, 4. Mas
Que Nada, 5.
If I Knew
Then
Available from all major stores on August 11th or you can pre-order at www.hmv.com or www.play.com
July 11th 2008
"Secrets Out: Even Hellboy loves Palm Springs' own Barry Manilow" by Bruce Fessier
Palm Springs resident Barry Manilow has to be all smiles. His 1978 hit, "Can't Smile Without You" is creating a sensation in Guillermo del Toro's latest film, "Hellboy 2: The Golden Army," Click Here for the full article
Click Here to see the article published in The Mail On Sunday July 6th! A Free Barry Manilow CD was available in The Mail On Sunday on July 13th!
July 7th 2008
More Manilow At The 02.... Extra Date Added - Sunday 7th December 2008
Tickets on sale NOW! Ticketline - www.ticketline.co.uk, 02 Arena - www.the02.co.uk, Ticketmaster - www.ticketmaster.co.uk, See Tickets - www.seetickets.com
For full details and Fan Club Tickets - Click Here June 12th 2008 BARRY Manilow is to play two nights at London’s O2 Arena in December, it has been confirmed. Manilow: An Evening of Music and Passion will be visiting the prestigious new concert venue on Thursday, December 4 and Saturday, December 6, 2008 Story by Jack Foley - www.indielondon.co.uk Click Here for the full article
Barry Manilow's Can't Smile Without You poised for West End CAN’T Smile Without You, a new musical based on the songs of American singer-songwriter Barry Manilow, looks set for a transfer to the West End next year (2009) following an appearance in Bromley and a regional tour. Bromley’s Churchill Theatre will play host to the compilation musical from August 28, 2008, until September 6, before its three-month regional tour. Feature by Lizzie Guilfoyle - www.indielondon.co.uk Click Here for the full article June 2nd - The Gazette - Montreal 'A lovely accident' Barry Manilow owes his entire career to mentor Clive Davis, who suggested his latest musical venture: covering classic songs - BERNARD PERUSSE Click Here for the full article 20th May 2008 Barry is heading to the O2 Arena in London in ’08! Mark your calendar…“Manilow: An Evening of Music and Passion” will be heating up the O2 Arena in December with shows on: Thursday, December 4 And….a select, limited number of FRONT ROW seats for these concerts are available NOW….by bid….on the online auction site at: www.FrontRowManilow.com It’s easy, secure, and guarantees you a front row seat! Stay tuned to www.manilow.com , www.manilowuk.com and the Hotline for the latest news on the BMIFC and public on-sale dates. |