Barry Manilow isn’t wasting any time returning to the stage after having a cancerous spot removed from his left lung in December.
On Wednesday, February 4, the “Copacabana” singer, 82, announced on Instagram that he’ll be heading out on tour at the end of the month.
“Everyone is amazed at the way Barry has bounced back. The fact he didn’t need chemo or radiation feels like a miracle,” a source tells Closer.
“Still, it’s a little hard for people to see him already throwing himself back into work,” adds the source. “Getting back on stage might not be off limits as far as doctor’s orders, but the problem is Barry does not do anything by halves.”
Even during his recovery, Manilow refused to take it easy.
“I’ve been getting exercise and spending some time in the studio, which has been fantastic,” the “Looks Like We Made It” singer revealed in his statement.
“It’s wonderful that he’s feeling so invigorated but people close to him wish he would slow down,” says Closer’s source. “They know how physically and emotionally demanding those shows are for him.”
From February 27 to April 29, Manilow will perform 23 shows across the U.S. — all while continuing his Las Vegas residency — before jetting over to the U.K. in June for a series of concerts.
“He’s so eager to get back out there and show the world he’s fine,” frets the source. “But the worry is that he may be underestimating how much his body has been through.”