LAS VEGAS – February 8, 2010 – New Kids on the Block (NKOTB) adds a second performance to their spring dates at The Pearl Concert Theater inside Palms Casino Resort. A show on Friday, May 7, 2010, at 8:00 p.m. has been added to the previously announced date of Saturday, May 8.

Pop sensations NKOTB sold more than 80 million albums worldwide — including back-to-back international No. 1 songs, 1988’s “Hangin’ Tough” and 1990’s “Step By Step” — and a series of crossover smash R&B, pop hits like “You Got It (The Right Stuff),”  “Cover Girl,” “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time),” “I’ll Be Loving You” and “Tonight.” The group shattered concert box office records playing an estimated 200 concerts a year, in sold out stadiums throughout the world. They still hold many of these records to date. They were Forbes highest paid entertainers of 1990, beating out Michael Jackson and Madonna. The band boasted an extensive and highly profitable merchandise line, which included everything from lunch boxes and sleeping bags to comic books, marbles and dolls.  

NKOTB promises to give fans another exciting year with the limited shows around the country for its spring tour.  NKOTB will release Coming Home, a special live DVD, on February 2, 2010, which gives fans a true glimpse at what it took to achieve one of the most successful and momentous musical reunions in history.  After storming onto the Pop Culture scene again in 2008, the group has continued to entertain and excite, and promises more huge announcements to come.

This event is presented by Andrew Hewitt and Live Nation. The Pearl Box Office is open from noon – 7:00 p.m. daily. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and show time is 8:00 p.m. The Pearl is sponsored by Citi; for more information on upcoming concerts, please call 702-942-6888.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE PEARL:

February 13 – Lisa Lampanelli; $49.75

March 19 & 20 – Martin Lawrence; $65 & $85

March 27 – Jay-Z; $159, $194 & $234

April 3 – One Million Star; $62, $92 & $112

April 18 – The Dead Weather; $30

May 7 & 8 – New Kids On The Block; $115, $125 & $135

About The Pearl:

The Pearl is Las Vegas’ premier concert theater boasting accommodations for up to 2,500 ticket holders. Featuring a stage just four feet from the floor and the farthest seating area being a mere 120 feet from the stage, The Pearl offers the utmost in intimate viewing of your favorite acts. Private and semi-private skyboxes are located on each side of the venue offering private bars, lounges and restrooms. The Pearl is a marvel of modern technology using only top quality sound and video equipment throughout. Hard wired to The Studio at The Palms, The Pearl allows artists to create a cost-effective live album with efficiency and without additional venue set-up. For more information, please visit www.palms.com.