album · April 17, 1990

Live on Broadway

Barry Manilow

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Manilow’s first-ever live album, recorded during his 1989 Broadway performances. The album features songs from his career as well as show tunes.

• The album was recorded live at the Gershwin Theatre in New York City. It features performances of Manilow’s hits and show tunes. Manilow’s 1990 album Live on Broadway reached number 75 on the Billboard 200 chart.
• The album was released on Arista Records on April 17, 1990. It was the first live album of his career. The album was recorded during his 1989 Broadway run.
• This album documented Manilow's 1989 Broadway engagement. It features a mix of his pop hits and show tunes. Live on Broadway was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1990.

Barry Manilow is a pop-standards singer and songwriter from Brooklyn, New York. He is best known for a string of late 1970s hit singles. This 1990 album found Manilow returning to his musical theater roots after a period of declining pop success.