"Manilow's
Celebrated Songbook. Manilow gives his all in Music & Passion."
FIRST IT WAS Wayne Newton,
who turned his opening act into a 15-minute
meet-and-greet full of anxious fans and swooning women. Next came Celine
Dion, whose act put its performers in the air, as well as use the world's
largest LED screen. But now, Barry Manilow has become the first to
accomplish a feat no one else has–he's turned his showroom into a
nightclub, turning his hit "Copacabana" into a free-for-all with confetti
in the air and show-goers literally dancing in the aisles.
Long-time fans of Manilow (who've
coined the term "Fanilow") won't be
surprised by Manilow's outgoingness or his constant interaction with the
crowd. But those unfamiliar with Manilow's performances will find a good-
natured show that is equal parts stellar music and grand showmanship, set
about in a format that revels in Manilow's passionate catalogue, one that
extends back 30 years.
The easiest way to sum up Manilow's
show: Fun. Whether you get the chance
to go onstage with Manilow himself or just sit back and admire his singing and
songwriting abilities, you'll leave not being able to recall the last time
you've enjoyed yourself so much—and it doesn't matter if you know the words
or not. But when the show ends, the fun doesn't have to— just stop by
the Hilton's Manilow Store, where you can step into the recording booth to
lay down your vocals to any Manilow tune you desire.
Manilow's appeal is far reaching,
and that appeal extends to his fellow
celebrities. Recent audiences have included Elton John, Rosie O'Donnell
and Harrah's crooner Clint Holmes. On occasion, the show offers fellow
performers the chance to drop in on Manilow and make a guest appearance on
the stage. The possibilities are endless; the showroom has turned into the
next great spot for celeb spotting.
Whether it's the intimate lounge
format or the all-out razzle dazzle you
prefer, you'll get it all at "Music and Passion"; you'll see why
Rolling
Stone proclaimed Manilow "the showman of our generation." Be sure
to
listen for his greeting when you take the Monorail to the Las Vegas Hilton
station!
- Las Vegas Monorail Magazine
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