Tom Jones International

…..a must-see is Barry Manilow at the Hilton.

I had the opportunity to see him again tonight and as it was last July, his show is dynamite.

Now, I am not saying that he’s a great singer, or that he’s better than Tom Jones. I’m not particularly a fan. But the guy can sure entertain. He still has a script, some sketches, singers and dancers, a great band — it’s got it all. Even his videos are terrific. And his music is fun, even if it doesn’t stay with you.

AND, this year it’s a new show! A few of the same bits are included, as is the basic structure, and his Copacabana finale is a fixture. But his is the kind of Las Vegas show that makes Las Vegas what it is (although he does the same show on the road).

The point is — fan or not — it’s a special event and, if you can, you should see it.

—Ellen