VIDEO: AVENUE Q Stars Channel Barry Manilow in Bid to the Finals of AMERICA'S GOT TALENT

On last night's episode of AMERICA'S GOT TALENT, hand puppets Ira and his mom Miriam covered the Barry Manilow classic, "Copacabana" in a bid to move on to the finals of the competition. The masters behind the magic are AVENUE Q alum Howie Michael Smith (Princeton/Rod) and Christian Anderson(Nicky/Trekkie Monster ). Check out the performance below!

Watch their past apearances on the show here:

First Audition

Second Audition

Third Audition

About America's Got Talent:

"America's Got Talent," NBC's top-rated summer series from producer Simon Cowell's Syco Television and FremantleMedia North America, celebrates its landmark 10th season with the hottest performers from across the country competing for America's vote. Howard Stern, Heidi Klum, Mel B and Howie Mandel return as judges and Nick Cannon returns as host.

With the talent search open to acts of all ages, "America's Got Talent" has brought the variety format back to the forefront of American culture by showcasing unique performers from across the country. The series is a true celebration of the American spirit, featuring a colorful array of singers, dancers, comedians, contortionists, impressionists, jugglers, magicians, ventriloquists and hopeful stars, all vying for their chance to win America's hearts and the $1 million prize.

Last summer, "America's Got Talent" remained the #1 summer show in total viewers for the ninth consecutive year. For the first time in the show's history, America chose a magician as their winner: Rhode Island native Mat Franco, who went on to headline the "America's Got Talent Live" stage show in Las Vegas.