Special Appearances & Events
BENEFITS and SIGNINGS
Benefits (and more)
"A GIFT OF MUSIC"
Barry Manilow & Suzanne Somers at McCallum Theatre (December 23, 1997)
Benefit for College of the Desert, Palm Springs Youth Center, and Mountains Conservancy
When  |
Where |
Notes |
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| December 5, 1984 | Detroit, MI | Benefit for B�Nai B�rith |
| August 1985 | Los Angeles, CA | Benefit for Danny Thomas and St. Jude�s Hospital |
| April 7, 1986 | Los Angeles, CA (Dorothy Chandler Pavilion) |
Singers/Songwriters Salute (Rosemary Clooney) |
| August 1986 | Los Angeles, CA | Elizabeth Taylor�s AIDS Benefit |
| February 12, 1987 | American Cinematique�s Moving Picture Ball | Salute to Bette Midler with the Harlettes |
| April 6, 1987 | Los Angeles, CA (Dorothy Chandler Pavilion) |
Singers/Songwriters Salute (Tribute to Johnny Mercer) |
| June 1, 1987 | Washington Theater | William Hennessey Benefit with Bette Midler |
| November 12, 1989 | South Carolina | Benefit for Hurricane Hugo victims |
| March 17, 1990 | New York City, NY (Radio City Music Hall) |
15th Anniversary of Arista Records |
| April 17, 1990 | - | Benefit for Arista; "That�s What Friends are For" |
| January 21, 1991 | New York City, NY (Sheraton) |
Congress for Racial Equality, Martin Luther King Jr. Awards (dinner), "Let Freedom Ring" |
| December 10, 1991 | Los Angeles, CA | AIDS Benefit honoring Madonna |
| December 7, 1992 | Royal Charity Gala | Barry performs before the Prince & Princess of Wales |
| December 18-19, 1992 | Pasadena, CA | "The Colors of Christmas" Benefit for UNICEF; "Because It�s Christmas" |
| February 7, 1993 | Los Angeles, CA | Magic Johnson AIDS Benefit |
| September 9-10, 1993 | Las Vegas, NV (The Mirage) | Trade Show performance (Chevy dealers) |
| October 23, 1993 | Dusseldorf, Germany | Benefit for UNESCO |
| October 26, 1993 | Columbus, OH | Benefit for United Way |
| November 20, 1996 | Los Angeles, CA (Beverly Wilshire Hotel) |
Benefit for CARE (organization dedicated to research and education of cardiac arrhythmia. |
| November 22, 1996 | BBC 1 (London) |
Des O'Connor for Children In Need Benefit Broadcast |
| March 8, 1997 | Breckenridge, CO | American Airlines Celebrity Ski event benefiting Cystic Fibrosis (sponsored by the Rosie O'Donnell Show) |
| March 22, 1997 | Palm Springs, CA (Las Palmas estate) |
An Evening Under The Stars IV; benefit for AIDS Assistance Program (AAP) |
| December 23, 1997 | Palm Desert, CA (McCallum Theatre) |
 Benefit for College of the Desert  and Palm Springs Youth Center (3601 E. Mesquite) and Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy |
| March 14, 1998 | Phoenix, AZ | Special performance honoring Muhammad Ali to benefit Ali's Parkinson Foundation and the UCLA Medical Center |
| July 25, 1998 | Houston, TX (Houston Arena Theatre)
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 AmFAR Benefit (program cover) |
| September 24, 1998 | New York City, NY (Madison Square Garden) |
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| October 5, 1998 | Beverly Hills, CA (Beverly Hilton Hotel) |
Benefit for Society of Singers honoring Rosemary Clooney. Included a performance by Barry Manilow ("When October Goes"). |
| November 17, 1998 | Beverly Hills, CA (Beverly Hilton Hotel) |
Benefit for the CARE Foundation (4th annual "Heart of a Child" Celebration) |
| December 1, 1998 | New York City, NY (Marriott Marquis) |
Benefit for the All Kids Foundation White Rose Awards Gala honoring Hillary Rodham Clinton, Jane and Michael Eisner, Melinda and Bill Gates. Rosie O'Donnell was Mistress of Cermonies. Scheduled presenters included Whoopi Goldberg, Bette Midler and Mary Tyler Moore. |
| January 30, 1999 | Palm Springs, CA (Annenberg Theater) |
Benefit for the Palm Springs Desert Museum Educational Program for Kids |
| March 8, 1999 | New York City, NY (Carnegie Hall) |
Benefit for |
| July 10, 1999 | West Hollywood, CA | Barry made a guest appearance at the Angel Awards commemorating "Project Angel Food's 10 years of service to people with AIDS" and honoring Elizabeth Taylor for her longtime support of Project Angel Food. |
| November 20, 1999 | Palm Springs, CA | Gala benefitting Desert Health Care Foundation at the Rancho Las Palmas Marriott Resort, honoring Tiempo de los Ni�os and featuring the music of Barry Manilow. |
| April 15, 2000 | Chicago, IL | Benefit for Children's Place Association reported in Chicago Sun Times, April 6, 2000 "Scoopsville" article by Michael Sneed |
| May 1, 2000 | Georgia/Atlanta (Civic Center) |
Benefit for the American Foundation for Urologic Disease reported in USA Today, May 3, 2000 article by Jeannie Williams ("Liza Minnelli called Barry Manilow when a hip ailment hospitalized her last week and she had to cancel...") |
| May 6, 2000 | California/Palm Springs (O'Donnell Golf Course) |
Benefit for the AIDS Assistance Program (AAP) "Benefit to fight AIDS lives up to hyperbole", article by Bruce Fessier, May 9, 2000 ("Barry Manilow may have been a little overcome by the moment when he appeared on a stage Saturday at O'Donnell Golf Course and called the AIDS Assistance Program's outdoor benefit his 'favorite annual event in his favorite city' ... President Daniel Warn and his board got so many donations that the 700 people who attended the affair raised a net of $160,000.") |
| May 15, 2000 | Florida/Orlando (Orange County Convention Center) |
Barry Manilow will step in to replace the ailing Liza Minnelli Monday at the opening-night gala of the AARP's national convention in Orlando. Liza tickets will allow you into the Manilow concert at the Orange County Convention Center." - from the Orlando Sentinel (May 11, 2000) |
| May 20, 2000 | California/San Francisco (Ritz-Carlton) |
Danielle Steel's Benefit for the Nick Traina Foundation "There was a delay, because his horn section was stuck in the elevator during the fire alarm, but [Barry] made up for it with 'Mandy,' 'Copacabana,' 'I Write the Songs' and 'Weekend in New England,' with the lyrics 'when will our eyes meet again,' dedicated to Steel and Traina." - San Francisco Chronicle (May 22, 2000) |
| August 12, 2000 | Canada/Victoria British Columbia |
Barry performed at a benefit for the David Foster Foundation: A Musical Evening with David Foster and Friends at the Victoria Conference Centre; Entertainment from David and Friends plus Barry Manilow! "Barry Manilow in Victoria" (covered by CHEK TV) |
| October 28, 2000 | California/Beverly Hills (Beverly Hilton Hotel) |
Barry reportedly attended the "Carousel of Hope, the world premiere charity gala, hosted by Marvin and Barbara Davis to benefit Childhood Diabetes." |
| October 6, 2001 (8:00 PM) |
California/Palm Desert (McCallum Theatre) |
LET FREEDOM RING A benefit concert for the victims of September 11, 2001 100% of the concert proceeds will be donated to The September 11th Fund established by United Way ... Artists scheduled to appear are Susan Anton, Jack Jones, Howard Keel, Hal Linden, Barry Manilow, Peter Marshall, Suzanne Somers, and more. "Let Freedom Ring" Benefit Concert "When McCallum Theatre programming director Mitch Gershenfeld called Barry's office two weeks ago to see if he'd be interested in doing a benefit for the victims of the terrorist attacks, [Mitch] and his colleagues were thinking that, as employees of a cultural center named after Bob Hope, they should be doing something to carry on the work Hope did for more than 50 years whenever America was in trouble ... Barry was the first guy Mitch called. 'As an artist, and frankly as a human being, the only way to get through this is to stop thinking about yourself and start thinking about other people,' he said ... Barry's staff e-mailed Mitch an MP3 file of a song Barry and [Bruce] Sussman wrote in 1987 to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, 'Let Freedom Ring' ... [Barry] forgot about it until somebody played it for him after the Sept. 11 attacks. It made him feel good. He thought it would be good for the McCallum benefit. Mitch liked it so much, he named the show after the song. Barry also had a desire to sing two [more] uplifting songs, 'Daybreak' and 'I Made It Through The Rain'." [ Article "Valley musical resources bridge an ethereal plane" by Bruce Fessier (The Desert Sun, 10/3/2001) ] "If music gives voice to the human spirit, then Saturday's musical performance, 'Let Freedom Ring,' can be credited for lifting a sold-out crowd to the heights of the phantom towers of the World Trade Center ... [Jack] Jones' daughter, Nicole, 10, joined in the 94-voice chorus backing Barry Manilow of Palm Springs in the concert finale of Manilow's song, 'Let Freedom Ring' ... [Artists] donated their time out of a sense of need to contribute to the relief effort." [ Article "Valley music stars unite to help victims" by Bruce Fessier (The Desert Sun, 10/7/2001) ] |
| November 5, 2001 (7:30 PM) |
New York/New York (Carnegie Hall) |
Barry appeared at the 12th Annual Lauri Strauss Leukemia Foundation Gala Concert and Reception [ "Guest stars include Barry Manilow, Faith Prince, Susan Lucci, Marvin Hamlisch, Judy Collins, ... Monica Mancini ... Max Weinberg, Carol Woods, and the New York Pops ... this year's concert will also pay tribute to the music of Johnny Mercer. The concert's title, 'Accentuate The Positive,' from the famous Johnny Mercer song title, is used to reflect the many positive advancements in leukemia research." (Republican-American, 9/9/2001) ] [ PRESS RELEASE (September 29, 2001): Barry Manilow At Carnegie Hall in Johnny Mercer Tribute -- The Lauri Strauss Leukemia Foundation 12th Anniversary Gala Benefit Concert and Reception Accentuate The Positive, November 5, 2001 (News item from All About Jazz, 10/4/2001) ] [ The Starr Report by Michael Starr - "Leukemia fundraiser brings out the stars" (New York Post, October 31, 2001) ] |
| December 4, 2001 | New York/New York (Beacon Theatre) |
Barry performed at the WLTW 106.7 Lite FM 3rd Annual "One Night With Lite" benefit [ 106.7's One Night With Lite ] Barry played solo and his last song, "One Voice," was done a capella. We all thought Barry should do a concert just like that! It was EXCELLENT!! - Michael Sternbach (Bayside, NY) (5/3/2002) |
| February 4, 2002 | New York/ New York City (Cipriani) |
"Seasons of Hope 2002" featuring a Special Performance by Barry Manilow benefitting amFAR and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and produced in association with Concerned Parents for AIDS Research (CPFA). |
| March 14, 2002 | California/Anaheim (Grove of Anaheim) |
KOST 103.5 Love Songs Concerts with Barry Manilow! at  Portion of proceeds to benefit the American Heart Association Barry introduced himself as the Ultimate Manilow during a performance which included a medley of hits, followed by the popular "Looks Like We Made It"; "Can't Smile Without You" with KOST 103 listener Linda; "Bandstand Boogie"; songs inspired by KOST 103 email requests ("Mandy," "When October Goes," "Harmony," "Could It Be Magic," "I Write The Songs"); "Even Now"; "New York City Rhythm", "I Made It Through The Rain"; questions from the audience; some songs from his latest album Here At The Mayflower ("Turn The Radio Up," "Talk To Me," "They Dance!"); "Weekend In New England"; "Copacabana"). |
| October 15, 2002 | California/Beverly Hills | 15th Carousel of Hope Barry Manilow made an appearance at the gala event which benefits childhood diabetes (Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes, Los Angeles chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and the American Diabetes Foundation). [ In Style: Party Hopper - Carousel of Hope Gala ] [ Yahoo! News: Barry Manilow with Rod Stewart ] |
| Saturday, April 26, 2003 |
California/ Palm Springs |
Barry Manilow performed at "Evening Under the Stars X" to benefit the AIDS Assistance Program |
| Monday, April 28, 2003 |
California/ Beverly Hills (Beverly Hilton Hotel) |
the 12th Annual ELLA Award Barry Manilow has been selected to receive the 12th Annual ELLA Award at a star-studded dinner and show. The event arrival is 6:00 PM, with cocktails at 6:30 PM, and the dinner and show beginning promptly at 7:30 PM. The announcement was made by Society of Singers president and CEO Jerry F. Sharell. Clive Davis, Chairman of RCA Music Group and founder of J Records, and songwriter/singer Carole Bayer Sager will serve as Dinner Co-Chairpersons. Scheduled to perform at this star-studded gala event are Wayne Brady, Debra Byrd, Linda Eder, Michael Feinstein, Dave Koz, Monica Mancini, Brian McKnight, Suzanne Somers, Dianne Schuur, Curtis Stigers and Barry Manilow. Presenters for the event will be Leeza Gibbons, Mary Hart and Ryan Seacrest. The ELLA Award, named after its first recipient Ella Fitzgerald, is given to singers whose contribution to the music world is equaled by his/her dedication to humanitarian causes and community support. "We are thrilled to honor Barry Manilow for his accomplishments as a performer, composer, arranger, producer and musician," stated Jerry F. Sharell. "He has also been actively involved with charities and humanitarian efforts around the world. There is no better person who typifies what the ELLA Award stands for than Barry Manilow." |
| Thursday, June 26, 2003 |
England/Windsor (Elton John Residence) |
 Since the first ball in 1999, Sir Elton John has opened his England home to house this spectacular event. The evening will host performances by Barry Manilow, Donna Summer and the Elton John Band. The stars at Sir Elton John's annual party were in their element as they dressed for the Eighties. The White Tie and Tiara Ball had an Imperial Russia theme, complete with a giant marquee covered in real gold leaf in the style of a traditional Russian Orthodox church, while areas of the singer's 38-acre Old Windsor estate were transformed into ice rinks with waiters on skates serving cocktails. [Guests] paid �1,000 each to attend the ball in aid of the singer's charity, the Elton John Aids Foundation. Now in its fifth year, it has established itself as a highlight of the showbusiness calendar ... Entertainment included Sir Elton belting out a song with the help [of] Barry Manilow. ("Diamonds and divas" by Andre Paine, Evening Standard/This is London, 06/27/2003) This year's annual White Tie and Tiara Ball thrown by Elton John was the most spectacular yet, notching up an incredible �10-million price tag. The theme for the bash, which marked the tenth anniversary of the singer's AIDS Foundation, was Imperial Russia. Under a vast marquee decorated with real gold to resemble the onion domes of traditional Russian churches, a six-course banquet was served to celebrity guests who had jetted in from around the world ... they were entertained by Donna Summer, Barry Manilow and Elton himself. (Hello Magazine, 06/27/2003) Around 500 VIPs were invited to Elton's mansion near Windsor, Berks. Centrepiece of the White Tie And Tiara Ball, to mark the 10th anniversary of Elton's AIDS Foundation, was a giant marquee covered with real gold leaf to look like a Russian church ... Elton entertained and also flew in Barry Manilow and disco diva Donna Summer to sing a duet ... Elton's fundraising director Simon Prytherch said last night: "We are hoping to raise �1.5million for a very worthy cause. Our guests paid for tickets and also donated generous amounts to the charity. Elton wanted to make sure this was the party to upstage all parties." (The Sun, 06/27/2003) [ Chopard and Elton John - The White Tie and Tiara Ball 2003 (www.chopard.com, 6/27/2003) ] |
| Wednesday, September 24, 2003 |
California/ Beverly Hills (Beverly Hilton Hotel) |
West Coast Gala |
| Sunday-Monday, September 4-5, 2005 |
Jerry Lewis 2005 MDA Telethon | Benefit for the Muscular Dystrophy Association To donate, click here. About The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon: The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon (2005) Airs live from the International Ballroom of The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. Hosted by Jerry Lewis, Larry King, Jann Carl, Ed McMahon and Billy Gilman. Non-stop 21-hour variety show with round-the-clock entertainment by stars from Hollywood to Broadway and performances by international recording artists. Check local listings for stations and air times. Featured Artists: Jerry Lewis, Charlie Daniels, Celine Dion, Elton John, Barry Manilow, Danny Gans, Kimberley Locke, Tony Orlando & Dawn, and more. (RockOnTv.com) Included taped performances of Barry from his Manilow: Music & Passion show at the Las Vegas Hilton ("It's A Miracle" and "I Write The Songs") |
| Saturday, October 8, 2005 |
Texas/Dallas (The Rachofsky House) |
Two By Two for AIDS and Art Benefit for amfAR (American Foundation for AIDS Research) and the Dallas Museum of Art |
| Monday, October 10, 2005 |
California/Beverly Hills (Beverly Hilton Hotel) |
Society of Singers presents 14th Annual ELLA AWARD Eric McCormack, Joss Stone, k.d. lang, LeAnn Rimes, Lulu, Ruth Brown and Smokey Robinson will be among the performers at the Society of Singers' (SOS) presentation of the 14th annual ELLA Award to Elton John at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 10, 2005. Tickets are priced at $600, $900, $1,250 and $2,500, with all proceeds to benefit the non-profit Society of Singers. Barry Manilow, the recipient of the 12th annual Ella Award in 2003, will present the award and perform, as will Elton John himself. All the performers will choose songs originally made famous by John. Elizabeth Taylor and Merck Mercuriadis, president of Sanctuary Management, are the event's Honorary Co-Chairs, while the Benefit Co-Chairs are John's songwriting partner, Bernie Taupin; Zach Horowitz, president and COO of the Universal Music Group; and Society of Singers president and CEO Jerry F. Sharell. Named after its first recipient, Ella Fitzgerald, the ELLA Award is given to singers whose significant musical accomplishments are equaled by their dedication to charitable and humanitarian causes both local and international. Previous recipients of the award, besides Ms. Fitzgerald herself, include Frank Sinatra, Tony Martin, Peggy Lee, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme, Lena Horne, Rosemary Clooney, Joe Williams, Tony Bennett, Dame Julie Andrews, Placido Domingo, Barry Manilow, and Celine Dion. [ Elton John Honored in L.A. -- Reuters Video ] |
| Thursday, December 1, 2005 |
California/Palm Desert (McCallum Theatre) |
Barry Manilow � Home for the Holidays The McCallum Theatre Gala performance of �Barry Manilow � Home for the Holidays,� on Thursday, December 1, 2005, is a completely new show specially produced for the McCallum Theatre, and will feature the season�s favorite music. The concert will begin at 8:00 pm at the Theatre, with the option of a pre-performance dinner at one of several leading restaurants that will provide a fabulous menu of delectable gourmet specialties with complimentary wines and desserts. Tickets for the evening will go on sale Friday, October 28, 2005. For more information, contact Judi Pofsky, Manager of Special Events at the McCallum Theatre, (760) 346-6505, Ext. 126, or e-mail at: Jpofsky@Mccallum-theatre.org. |
| Friday, December 16, 2005 |
Nevada/Las Vegas (Las Vegas Hilton) |
Benefit Concert for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Barry Manilow Concert to Benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on December 16 in Las Vegas: The MUSIC will light the way. The PASSION will capture your heart. On FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, Barry Manilow will present an exclusive benefit concert for the CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION. From roaring renditions of 'Daybreak,' 'Bandstand Boogie,' 'I Write the Songs,' 'It's a Miracle' and 'Somewhere Down the Road,' it's clear that music and passion always are in fashion at the Las Vegas Hilton. |
| Saturday, May 6, 2006 |
California/Palm Springs (O'Donnell Golf Club) |
Starring Barry Manilow. |
| Saturday, October 28, 2006 | California/ Beverly Hills (Beverly Hilton) |
17th Carousel of Hope The legendary gala benefits the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes as well as the Los Angeles chapters of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the American Diabetes Association. Master of Ceremonies - Jay Leno. Brass Ring Award - Clive Davis. High Hopes Award - Quincy Jones. Legend Barry Manilow headlines the 2006 Carousel of Hope. Music Director - David Foster. |
| Saturday, December 9, 2006 | California/ Palm Springs (Palm Springs Convention Center) |
SafeHouse of the Desert presents... An Evening with Suzanne Somers with a special guest appearance by Barry Manilow Proceeds to benefit SafeHouse of the Desert and the Police Activity League of Palm Springs. There will be cocktails, dancing and the show. This concert will be held December 9th at the Palm Springs Convention Center. If you have any questions you may contact Karen Merritt at 760-340-6300 or Fonda McGensy at 951-351-4418. [ Operation SafeHouse ] |
Record/CD/Book Signings
photo by Neeltje van Dijk
| When |
Where |
Notes |
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| October 20, 1987 | (various locations) | book signing (Sweet Life - Adventures on the Way to Paradise, two-week tour) |
| December 12, 1989 | Troy, MI | record signing |
| October 18, 1991 | Troy, MI (Harmony House) |
record signing |
| October 20, 1991 | London, England | record signing |
| November 21, 1991 | Chicago, IL (Rose Records) |
record signing |
| December 11, 1991 | Beverly Hills, CA (The Wherehouse) |
record signing (invitation only, sponsored by KOST 103; snacks and soft drinks included!) |
| March 1, 1993 | New York City, NY (The Wiz) |
record signing |
| May 22, 1993 | Sherman Oaks, CA (Tower Records) |
record signing/benefit (proceeds going to CounterAID) |
| Beverly Hills, CA (Wherehouse) |
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| April 8, 1994 | Minneapolis, MN (Mall of America) |
record signing (Barry receives jacket at Planet Hollywood) |
| June 27, 1994 | England | record signing (Copacabana Original Cast Soundtrack) |
| November 22, 1994 | New York | record signing (Singin' With The Big Bands) |
| November 23, 1994 | Chicago, IL (Rose Records) |
record signing (Singin' With The Big Bands) |
| November 14, 1996 | New York City, NY (Radio City Music Hall)  |
signing ("Summer of '78" sampler cassettes provided ("We've Got Tonite", "Bluer Than Blue", "I Go Crazy")) |
| November 23, 1996 | Harrods London | signing |
| June 4, 2001 (5:30 PM) |
Illinois/Chicago (Borders Books and Music, Michigan Avenue) |
Signing of "The Barry Manilow Anthology" songbook and CDs in celebration of "Could It Be Magic? The Barry Manilow Songbook" |
| November 6, 2001 | New York/New York (For Your Entertainment) |
BARRY'S BACK! Barry appeared Live for a Signing at FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT (1290 Avenue of the Americas) |
| December 22, 2001 | Washington/Ballard (Fred Meyer Store) |
Signing for Barry's new CD, Here At The Mayflower, including Limited Edition poster Free with the purchase of Here At The Mayflower. |
| December 3, 2006 | HMV Store in London (Oxford Street) |
signing (Greatest Songs of the Sixties) |
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