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Barry Manilow
Amerant Bank Arena — Sunrise, FL
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About Barry Manilow

Barry Manilow spent the 1970s and 80s turning confession booth ballads into arena-filling hits. He wrote jingles for State Farm and Dr Pepper before "Mandy" became his breakthrough in 1974, which kicked open the door for a run of soft-rock staples that defined the decade. "Copacabana" told the story of a dancer's fall from grace with cinematic sweep. "I Write the Songs" won a Grammy and became his signature, though it's often misunderstood as genuinely autobiographical when it's actually more of a philosophical statement. His production values were immaculate, his arrangements lush, his voice technically precise. He's sold over 80 million records and remains one of the most successful pop songwriters of his era, though he's also one of pop's most reliable punching bags for critics who mistake sentimentality for lack of substance.

Manilow shows are devotional experiences. The crowd skews older, mostly women, many of whom have been waiting thirty years to hear these songs live. He's a consummate performer—technically sharp, emotionally committed. The production is ornate. Nobody's casual about it.

Known for Mandy, Copacabana (At the Copa), Looks Like We Made It, Endlessly, I Write the Songs

Barry Manilow + Miami

Barry Manilow brought his particular brand of orchestrated sentiment to American Airlines Arena in December 2018, working through a setlist that balanced his songwriting catalog with seasonal material. He dug into "A Weekend in New England" and "Somewhere in the Night," songs that showcase his ability to make intimate storytelling feel grand. The show closed with "It's a Miracle," which he also opened with, bookending the evening in a way that felt intentional. Miami crowds tend to appreciate Manilow's earnestness, and this performance—heavy on holiday material but grounded in his deeper work—gave them both the comfort songs and the ones that remind you why he's lasted this long.

Barry Manilow in Miami News

Live Music in Miami

Miami's music DNA runs toward Latin rhythms, hip-hop, and dance culture—it's not exactly crooner country. But the city's older, wealthier crowds have always supported the Vegas-style entertainment that Manilow represents. The American Airlines Arena crowd skews toward people who grew up with his records, who remember when his particular melodic sensibility felt like the whole point of pop music. There's a parallel universe in Miami where this kind of sophisticated pop still matters.

Miami road trip to see Barry Manilow?

Stay in Wynwood if you want walkable energy—the neighborhood's shifted from pure arts district into something with real restaurants and bars. Hit up Juvia for dinner: it's the kind of place that doesn't feel like it's trying too hard, with actual good food across Latin, Asian, and Peruvian influences. Spend the day at Vizcaya Museum before the show—the grounds are genuinely beautiful and give you that old Miami feeling without the tourist trap vibe. Then catch the show and actually enjoy the city instead of just passing through it.

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