Manilow To Miss Opening Of Off-Broadway Show After Positive COVID Test

Barry Manilow's "Harmony" is based on the true story of a group of entertainers that included Jewish singers in 1920s Germany.

Singer Barry Manilow will miss the opening night of his new off-Broadway musical "Harmony" after testing positive for COVID-19.

Manilow calls it "the cruelest thing that has ever happened to" him.  A post shared by Barry Manilow (@barrymanilowofficial)

In a statement on his Instagram page, the singer says he's "heartbroken" and has been waiting 25 years for this off-Broadway show to premiere in New York.