COPACABANA, the show made famous by ladies' favourite, Barry Manilow, is coming to York.

Theatre-goers will be able to sing along to the stage musical based on the singing star's 1978 hit song.

Find out what happened to Lola, Tony and Rico when the acclaimed show comes to The Grand Opera House in October.

Barry Manilow himself once said of the musical: "Who would have imagined that what began as a novelty song would become a fully-fledged musical for the stage? "Writing Copacabana The Musical was a daunting challenge, but provided us with some of the most exciting and fun times we ever had."

The all-singing, all-dancing showbiz extravaganza will be performed at the Grand Opera House from October 6 to 18. Pictured are Louise Freeman, as Lola, and Nik Stotter in the Barry Manilow role, as Tony.

Tickets, priced from £12.50, are available from The Grand Opera House box office on 01904 671818.

Updated: 09:34 Friday, March 07, 2003