Thumbs Up for Manilow's Music and Passion at Las Vegas Hilton

First, let me offer a disclaimer. I'm a Barry Manilow fan. Having said that, I offer the following review in as objective a manner as possible.

You gotta see this show!

My husband and I went to see the show on Dec. 1, which is the last regular show of the year. (During December, "Music and Passion" puts on a special Christmas show.) The theater is located inside the Hilton and seats about 1,500. I took a look at all views of the show, including walking up to the balcony, and I can honestly say that there's not a bad seat in the house. This advice may seem strange, but if you're going for the music, you might consider a balcony seats. You've still got an excellent view of the stage and your concert experience won't be interrupted by all of the crowd noise from the main floor.

Our seats were excellent for Manilow fans. We were in the center of the fifth row. There is no opening act, no one to warm-up the crowd. The theater opens at 7 p.m. You're ushered to your seat and given a "Music and Passion" glowstick to use in lieu of a Bic. Inside the theater, make a point to visit the Copacabana bar. (The prices are a little high, especially considering you could get drinks for free just outside the door in the slot machine area.) Inside, gold and platinum records and various awards line the walls. You can even buy a feather boa for $5 so you, too, can have yellow feathers in your hair.