Thursday, February 26, 2009

Manilow Begins Fifth Year Headlining at Las Vegas Hilton

RETURNS FEBRUARY 26-28 TO LEGENDARY HILTON THEATER

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Barry Manilow, who has made the Las Vegas Hilton his home since February 23, 2005, returns to kick off his fifth year February 26-28 in the legendary Hilton Theater.

"Barry Manilow's talent and catalog of hits make him an exceptional entertainer who has no peer," said Rudy Prieto, CEO and general manager of the Las Vegas Hilton. "While many performers rest on their laurels, Manilow continues to show that his creativity never stops."

"Boy, time sure flies when you're having fun!" says Manilow. "The Las Vegas Hilton is a wonderful place to play. Now I know why Elvis never wanted to leave."

Manilow began his long-term engagement with the Hilton in 2005 with "Manilow: Music and Passion." His new show "ULTIMATE MANILOW: The Hits" debuted in August of 2008. "ULTIMATE MANILOW: The Hits" is filled to the brim with the chart-topping music that is the soundtrack to all our lives. With the vast catalog Manilow can draw upon, his show is different every night.

An added bonus to Manilow's performances is the "Ultimate Bar," a working bar located inside the Hilton Theater that features many of Manilow's gold and platinum records from his personal collection and great career photos. The Manilow Store, located inside the Hilton, features the infamous Copacabana jacket and dozens of Manilow products.

Manilow began his long-term engagement with the Las Vegas Hilton after more than three decades of performing and a career that has produced more than 50 albums.

Manilow performs at the Las Vegas Hilton through 2009, generally on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 p.m. in the legendary Hilton Theater. Stage seat tickets are $225 (plus tax and service charge). The seats are up close and personal with 34 located on each side of the stage and at the same level. Main orchestra tickets are $145-175 (plus tax and service charge); rear orchestra tickets $96-$125 (plus tax and service charge) and balcony $115 (plus tax and service charge). Tickets can be purchased at the Las Vegas Hilton box office, online at www.lvhilton.com, www.vegas.com, www.ticketmaster.com and www.Manilow.com or by calling 702-732-5755 or 1-800-222-5361.

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