Just a couple weeks after announcing their 2010 tour plans, New Kids on the Block have added encore performances to their spring run of North America.The Boston pop stars will begin the jaunt with a two-night stand May 7-8 in Las Vegas, followed by shows in six cities. Since last check, extra nights have been added in Mashantucket, CT, Hammond, IN and New York City.
"We've let our fans dictate this whole ride," Donnie Wahlberg said in a recent press release. "They've been the ones to guide us through this whole journey. They want more, we'll give them more, and we'll enjoy every moment along the way."
NKOTB released "The Block," the band's first studio album in 15 years, in 2008. The set peaked at No. 2 on The Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Canadian Albums chart.
Earlier this month, the band released "Coming Home," a live DVD featuring 84 minutes of performances culled from the band's recent world tour, as well as behind-the-scenes footage and more.
As teenagers, the New Kids: Wahlberg, Joey McIntyre, Jordan Knight, Jonathan Knight and Danny Wood, sold more than 70 million records and racked up back-to-back No. 1 albums with 1988's "Hangin' Tough" and 1990's "Step by Step." Following a slew of R&B/pop crossover hits and several world tours, the group quietly disbanded in 1994.
New Kids on the Block will be at The Fillmore at the Jackie Gleason Theatre in Miami Beach, Florida on Thursday May 13, 2010.
