Las Vegas Strip casino brings back legendary pop band residency

27 Sep 2024, 20:55 by Kirk O’Neil · The Fresno Bee

Las Vegas headliners usually sign on for residencies lasting anywhere from six to maybe 20 shows before ending the engagement.

Of course, Sin City has a few examples of long-running residencies that seem to go on forever. Illusionist/magician/comedy act Penn &Teller have the longest-running current Vegas residency.

Penn & Teller began their 31-year run performing their magic and comedy act in Las Vegas at Bally's in 1993, before starting a long-running residency at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in January 2001 at the Penn and Teller Theater.

The magical duo in July 2023 signed a three-year extension with the Rio making the hotel-casino Penn & Teller's home until 2026.

Two other classic headliners are currently performing long-running residencies, as well. Superstar 1970s singer Barry Manilow began his residency off the Strip at the International Theater at the Westgate Las Vegas in February 2005 and has scheduled shows through Dec. 13, 2025.

1970s teen idol Donny Osmond launched his solo residency at Caesar Entertainment's (CZR) Harrah's Showroom in August 2021 and and on Sept. 9, extended his engagement for 70 more shows from Feb. 11 through June 7, 2025

The most spectacular show on the Strip is The Eagles' residency at Sphere Entertainment's (SPHR) Sphere, which opened Sept. 20 for a 20-show run, which ends Jan. 25, unless The Eagles extend the residency.

Adele's Weekends With Adele at MGM Resorts International's Dolby Live at Park MGM wraps up a 100-show run with 10 more shows from Oct. 25 to Nov. 23. Afterward, Adele says she is taking a long break from performing. So, don't expect that residency to be extended further anytime soon.

Jonathan Knight, Danny Wood, Joey McIntyre, Jordan Knight, and Donnie Wahlberg of New Kids On The Block during their Las Vegas residency announcement of The Right Stuff at Dolby Live At Park MGM on Sept. 19, 2024 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Live Nation)Denise Truscello/Getty ImagesDenise Truscello/Getty Images

New Kids On the Block extends Vegas residency

Legendary boy band New Kids On the Block is extending its "The Right Stuff" residency at MGM Resorts International's (MGM) Dolby Live at Park MGM into another year with eight more shows scheduled for Feb. 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 25, 27, and 28, 2026.

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Block Nation, Official Platinum, Citi Cardmember and VIP package presales begin Oct. 1, at 10 a.m., Pacific time at Ticketmaster.com. Live Nation, Ticketmaster, and SiriusXM presales start Oct. 2, at 10 a.m., Pacific.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Oct. 3, at 10 a.m., Pacific.

The popular boy band will open its first Las Vegas Strip residency with 16 shows starting June 20 and continue performances on June 21, 25, 27, 28, July 2, 3, 5, and Nov. 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, and 15, with ticket prices starting at $79 before taxes and fees.

New Kids On the Block's original members – Jonathan Knight, Jordan Knight, Donnie Wahlberg, Joey McIntyre and Danny Wood – will perform their hits songs on the Dolby Live stage, including "You Got It (The Right Stuff)," "Hangin' Tough," "I'll be Loving You," and "Cover Girl," all from their blockbuster second album, "Hangin' Tough" that hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in 1989. The single "Hangin' Tough" also hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The sensational boy band's album "Step By Step" also hit No. 1 in 1990. The band's success encouraged the launch of other popular boy bands, including NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, and 98 Degrees.

New Kids On the Block last month completed a 47-show summer tour on Aug. 25 in Noblesville, Ind.

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This story was originally published September 27, 2024, 1:55 PM.