Barry Manilow Makes His Van Wezel Debut

GRAMMY, TONY, and EMMY Award-winning musician and music icon Barry Manilow will take the stage at The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Friday, February 16 at 8:30PM in celebration of his latest album, This is My Town: Songs of New York. Fans will be in for a treat when they hear Manilow perform his greatest hits like "Copacabana" and "Mandy" as well as songs from his album on the intimate Van Wezel stage. This show is the featured performance of the 17th Annual Van Wezel Foundation Gala.

Barry Manilow's unparalleled career encompasses virtually every area of music, including performing, composing, arranging and producing. A Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Manilow has triumphed in every medium of entertainment. With worldwide record sales exceeding 85 million and 50 Top 40 Hits, Barry Manilow is ranked as the top Adult Contemporary chart artist of all time.

Tickets are $56 - $256 and go on sale Friday, November 17 at 10AM. Purchase at VanWezel.org, the Box Office, or by calling 941-953-3368.

Van Wezel Foundation Gala -Don't miss out on one of the most spectacular events of the season which includes cocktails by the Bay, live & silent auction, an elegant dinner, Golden Circle seating for the Barry Manilow performance and an exclusive after-party! Gala reservations begin at $600 and a VIP ticket option is being offered once again this year for $1,200. Various sponsorship and other underwriting opportunities are also available. In addition, this year's Gala will also include a chance drawing for an all-new 2018 Jaguar XE sponsored by Wilde Jaguar Sarasota. For additional information on gala reservations and sponsorships visit www.vwfoundation.org or contact the foundation office at (941) 366-5578.