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Stanley Theatre Series

Barry Manilow
Song Writer, Singer, Pianist

Born Barry Alan Pincus on June 17, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York, he was raised
Jewish. At the time of his Bar Mitzvah, he changed his surname to Manilow, his
mother’s maiden name. With an early fascination for music, Barry attended the
New York School of Music and the esteemed Julliard School of Music. Destined to
have a lifetime of music, while still in his 20s, he directed a CBS network musical
TV show in 1967. Barry worked on musicals with Ed Sullivan Productions, also
writing commercial jingles for Dr. Pepper and Band Aid, State Farm Insurance
Malio Cardarelli (Like a good neighbor, State Farm is There). His voice in the 70s complemented
Over the next several the McDonald’s jingle, “You Deserve a Break Today “. As an early song writer and
months, we would like performer, Barry was modestly successful. However, when he teamed with Bette
to share some of Malio Midler for a nightclub act, he as her pianist, and later as her musical director, his
Cardarelli’s descriptions of musical career blossomed. Barry subsequently worked with an array of performers including Mel Torme, Sarah Vaughn, and others. Some
artists who have appeared of his hits include Copacabana, I Write the Songs, Can’t Smile Without You, Mandy, Looks Like We Made It, to name a few. Generally,
at the Stanley Theater.
his whole life has been and remains at this writing devoted to music, both as a writer and performer. His musical achievements were
distinctly recognized by his induction in the Songwriters Hall of Fame in June 2002. Barry Manilow’s memorable appearance at the Stanley
Theater happened in November 1993. At this writing with Barry now in his 80s and living in Palm Springs, he continues to make musical
appearances but at much lessened frequencies.