Having launched their Right Stuff concert series last summer, New Kids On The Block – featuring Donnie Wahlberg, Joey McIntyre, Jordan Knight, Jonathan Knight and Danny Wood – are giving their Las Vegas residency a remix during the final 16 performances at Dolby Live at Park MGM.
Amongst a “scale of production and performance elements that cannot be replicated on tour,” the Right Stuff Remixed will feature new song selections, “enhanced fan experiences” and special surprises that will will take place on June 19, 20, 24, 26 and 27 , July 1, 3 and 4 J, and October 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 14, 16 and 17.
In a recent interview with Billboard, Wahlberg said “We have the greatest fans ever, and this run of shows gives us one more chance to celebrate with them.” “We want to make it as affordable, incredible, and magical as we can for them.”
In September of 2024, the iconic boy-turned-man band announced their residency, and at the time, they spoke of how excited they were to have the opportunity to take their live show to the “next level” with Donnie adding:
“We cherish every opportunity that we get to perform for our fans, but a Las Vegas residency gives us an opportunity to take our performance, and interaction with our fans, to the next level …” “We plan on maximizing everything that the amazing Dolby Live at Park MGM has to offer, to create the most incredible NKOTB concert ever.” “As well as everything that Las Vegas has to offer – to create multiple events to directly engage with our fans. Las Vegas will never be the same after the New Kids and the Blockheads take over the town.”
Admitting that his younger self would’ve thought the idea of performing in Las Vegas at this stage of his life “so corny,” Jordan told Billboard:
“When you’re young, you think you’re really cool. And if somebody said, ‘You guys are going to be doing Vegas in your 50s,’ my thought probably back then would be like, ‘Oh no, no. That’s so corny.’ But us doing this right now, I feel like we’re being true to ourselves, really.” “I don’t think we’re selling out to commercialism or Vegas or whatever it may be. I think we’re just being really true to ourselves. Yes, we have some bells and whistles, but I think we’re just using it really tastefully.”
Available until April 28, specially-priced $30 tickets for Right Stuff Remixed came be purchased via Live Nation presale, with general sale at the discount rate the following day.
Keep up with the latest trending music news by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Author: Al Dente
Photo: Ibolya Nyikos