You Gotta Have Friends: The Music of Bette Midler and Barry Manilow is a 2023 theatre show that celebrates the music of two iconic singer-songwriters, Bette Midler and Barry Manilow. This musical revue features the best of both artists’ songs, including “The Rose,” “Copacabana,” and “Wind Beneath My Wings.” The show is directed by Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks and choreographed by Emmy Award winner Patricia Birch. It stars Broadway veterans such as Tony Award nominee Laura Bell Bundy, Tony Award winner Faith Prince, as well as Grammy Award nominee Shoshana Bean. Bette Midler has been a beloved performer since her start in the 1970s with her debut album The Divine Miss M. Her career skyrocketed with the release of her second album Songs for the New Depression, which earned her a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist in 1976. She has since released several albums throughout her career such as Thighs and Whispers (1979), No Frills (1983), Beaches (1988), and Bathhouse Betty (1998). In addition to her music career, Bette Midler has also starred in many films such as Beaches (1988), Hocus Pocus (1993), and Parental Guidance (2012). She has won three Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, three Grammy Awards, and one Academy Award nomination.
Barry Manilow is an American singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the 1970s with his hit single “Mandy” from his debut album Barry Manilow I. He followed it up with hits like “Copacabana” from Even Now (1978) and “Ships” from One Voice (1979). Throughout his career, he has released many albums such as Swing Street (1987), Showstoppers(1991), and 15 Minutes(2011). He was inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2002 and the Hit Parade Hall of Fame in 2007. He has won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special for Copacabana: The Movie Musical (1985) and three Grammy Awards including Best Pop Vocal Performance Male for "I Write The Songs" in 1977. You Gotta Have Friends: The Music of Bette Midler & Barry Manilow celebrates these two icons' illustrious careers through their music. Fans can expect to hear some of their biggest hits along with some lesser-known gems during this high-energy show that will leave audiences singing along to some of their favorite tunes! It's sure to be an unforgettable experience when You Gotta Have Friends: The Music Of Bette Midler & Barry Manilow comes to theaters near you!
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