Cant Stop Smiling at Cant Smile without You

Cant Smile Withou You is the new Barry Manilow musical appearing at the Palace Theatre in Manchester. If you like a bit of cheese and easy going fun then this is for you. All of the best Manilow hits are featured, including Copacabana..I'm sure thats been used in a musical before. Chesney Hawkes really stands out in this show. Prior to this performance I have only seen him in panto and of course in the charts many years ago. Many shows that have "Names" in the cast tend to just use the "Name" to get people in to the show and not because they are right for the role. Not in this case. One of the nice things about this show is the band featured in the plot actually played instruments and when not required on stage were playing with the rest of the onstage orchestra. The story is of a band that go to seek fame and fortune in America and the trials and tribulations of love, showbusiness and friendship. Lots of laughs and groans to be had.