Barry Manilow extends Las Vegas residency into October, prepares to play 500th show at Westgate resort

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ABC/Lou RoccoBarry Manilow has extended his Las Vegas residency at the Westgate resort and casino’s Westgate International Theater into the fall.

The pop legend has announced 12 new performances of his “Manilow: Las Vegas — The Hits Come Home!” show: six each in September and October.

The new concerts take place September 19-21 and 26-28 and October 10-12 and 17-19, and will follow previously scheduled engagements in April, May and June.

Tickets for the newly announced dates go on sale to the general public today, April 3, at 10 a.m. PT via Ticketmaster.com, BarryManilow.com, WestgateResorts.com or by calling 800-222-5361.

“We are very happy to extend Barry Manilow, who leads a long list of legendary entertainers who have performed at this iconic property,” says Westgate Las Vegas president Cami Christensen. “Barry is part of our family and the Westgate is his home.”

Manilow is gearing up for his 500th performance at the venue, which will take place on April 18. In honor of the milestone, and in response to recent budget cuts in public schools, Barry’s Manilow Music Project charity is launching a search for a U.S. high school, which will receive $100,000 worth of instruments and uniforms.

To enter, schools are being asked to submit videos explaining why they’re in need of the equipment. Barry will personally choose the winner, considering such factors as online votes, community involvement, and each school’s level of need.

Submissions will be accepted until May 2, and the winning school will be announced shortly after that.

“I’m thrilled to be able to help bring the gift of music to these kids,” says Manilow.

Here are all of Barry’s upcoming Vegas dates:

April: 11-13, 18-20
May: 2-4, 9-11
June: 6-8, 13-15
September: 19-21, 26-28*
October: 10-12, 17-19*

* = newly announced shows.

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