# Hangin' Tough Tour

The Hangin' Tough Tour was a concert tour of the boy band New Kids on the Block, launched to support their album Hangin' Tough.

## Background

Since the 1988 release of Hangin' Tough, the New Kids had performed as the opening act for fellow teen pop singer Tiffany's successful North American tour. Due to a sudden rise of the group's popularity, Tiffany wound up opening for them on this tour, but they were credited as co-headliners.

## Recordings

The group's June 5 concert at the Mayan Theater was filmed and released as Hangin' Tough- Live. The Home video was certified 12× platinum by RIAA for selling over 1.2 million copies in United States.

## Setlist

* "My Favorite Girl"
* "What'cha Gonna Do (About It)"
* "Please Don't Go Girl"
* "Cover Girl"
* "You Got It (The Right Stuff)"
* "I'll Be Loving You (Forever)"
* "Hangin' Tough"

## Tour dates

| Date | City | Country | Venue | Act(s) |
| April 29, 1988 | Westbury | United States | Westbury Music Fair | New Kids on the Block, VHF, Tiffany |
| April 30, 1988 | Valley Forge | United States | Valley Forge Music Fair | New Kids on the Block, Tiffany |
| June 5, 1988 | Los Angeles | United States | Mayan Theater | New Kids on the Block, Tiffany |
| June 18, 1988 | Boston | United States | Boston Common | New Kids on the Block, Tiffany |
| July 20, 1988 | Mason | United States | Timberwolf Amphitheatre | New Kids on the Block, Tiffany |
| July 23, 1988 | St. Louis | United States | St. Louis Arena | New Kids on the Block, Tiffany |
| July 24, 1988 | Indianapolis | United States | Indiana State Fair | New Kids on the Block, Tiffany |
| July 28, 1988 | Vaughan | Canada | Kingswood Music Theatre | New Kids on the Block, Tiffany |
| July 29, 1988 | Clarkston | United States | Pine Knob Music Theater | New Kids on the Block, Tiffany |
| August 6, 1988 | Houston | United States | Arena Theatre | New Kids on the Block, Tiffany |
| August 9, 1988 | Austell | United States | Six Flags Over Georgia | New Kids on the Block, Tiffany |
| August 11, 1988 | Hollywood | United States | Six Flags Atlantis | New Kids on the Block, Tiffany |
| August 30, 1988 | Mansfield | United States | Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts | New Kids on the Block, Tiffany |
| September 3, 1988 | Wantagh | United States | Jones Beach Theater | New Kids on the Block, Tiffany |
| September 30, 1988 | New York City | United States | 1018 Club | |
| October 20, 1988 | San Francisco | United States | Oasis | |
| November 21, 1988 | Boston | United States | Boston Garden | |
| December 3, 1988 | New York City | United States | Emerald City | |
| December 3, 1988 | Philadelphia | United States | Theatre of Living Arts | |
| December 14, 1988 | San Francisco | United States | Warfield Theatre | |
| December 16, 1988 | New York City | United States | Emerald City | |
| February 19, 1989 | Pittsburgh | United States | Metropol | |
| March 18, 1989 | Santa Clarita | United States | Six Flags Magic Mountain | |
| April 21, 1989 | Hagerstown | United States | Hagerstown Fairgrounds | |
| May 27, 1989 | Landover | United States | Capital Centre | |
| May 29, 1989 | Pittsburgh | United States | Civic Arena | |
| June 3, 1989 | Phoenix | United States | Celebrity Theatre | |
| June 24, 1989 | Santa Clara | United States | Redwood Amphitheater | |
| July 1, 1989 | Dallas | United States | Coca-Cola Starplex Amphitheatre | New Kids on the Block, Tiffany, Tommy Page |
| July 2, 1989 | Houston | United States | Southern Star Amphitheatre | New Kids on the Block, Tiffany, Tommy Page |
| July 15, 1989 | White Plains | United States | Westchester County Center | New Kids on the Block, Tiffany, Tommy Page |
| July 21, 1989 | Clarkston | United States | Pine Knob Music Theatre | New Kids on the Block, Tiffany, Tommy Page |
| July 22, 1989 | Eureka | United States | Old Glory Amphitheater | New Kids on the Block, Tiffany, Tommy Page |
| July 29, 1989 | Columbia | United States | Merriweather Post Pavilion | New Kids on the Block, Tiffany, Tommy Page |
| August 4, 1989 | Columbus | United States | Ohio Expo Center and State Fairgrounds | New Kids on the Block, Tiffany, Tommy Page |
| August 5, 1989 | Mountain View | United States | Shoreline Amphitheatre | New Kids on the Block, Tiffany, Tommy Page |
| August 9, 1989 | Mansfield | United States | Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts | New Kids on the Block, Tiffany, Tommy Page |
| August 12, 1989 | Vaughan | Canada | Kingswood Music Theatre | New Kids on the Block, Tiffany, Tommy Page |
| August 13, 1989 | Bristol | United States | Lake Compounce Amphitheatre | New Kids on the Block, Tiffany, Tommy Page |
| August 14, 1989 | Atlantic City | United States | Bally's Grand | New Kids on the Block, Tiffany, Tommy Page |
| August 15, 1989 | Hyannis | United States | Cape Cod Melody Tent | New Kids on the Block, Tiffany, Tommy Page |
| August 25, 1989 | Indianapolis | United States | Indiana State Fair | New Kids on the Block, Tiffany, Tommy Page |
| September 1, 1989 | Falcon Heights | United States | Minnesota State Fair | New Kids on the Block, Tiffany, Tommy Page |
| September 14, 1989 | York | United States | York Fair | New Kids on the Block, Tiffany, Tommy Page |
| September 15, 1989 | Uniondale | United States | Nassau Coliseum | New Kids on the Block, Tiffany, Tommy Page |
| November 9, 1989 | Buffalo | United States | Buffalo Memorial Auditorium | New Kids on the Block, Dino, Sweet Sensation |
| November 11, 1989 | Troy | United States | Houston Field House | New Kids on the Block, Dino, Sweet Sensation |
| November 12, 1989 | East Rutherford | United States | Brendan Byrne Arena | New Kids on the Block, Dino, Sweet Sensation |
| November 13, 1989 | East Rutherford | United States | Brendan Byrne Arena | New Kids on the Block, Dino, Sweet Sensation |
| November 16, 1989 | Atlanta | United States | Omni Coliseum | New Kids on the Block, Dino, Sweet Sensation |
| November 17, 1989 | Atlanta | United States | Omni Coliseum | New Kids on the Block, Dino, Sweet Sensation |
| November 18, 1989 | Cincinnati | United States | Riverfront Coliseum | New Kids on the Block, Dino, Sweet Sensation |
| November 19, 1989 | Richfield | United States | Richfield Coliseum | New Kids on the Block, Dino, Sweet Sensation |
| November 22, 1989 | New Haven | United States | New Haven Coliseum | New Kids on the Block, Dino, Sweet Sensation |
| November 23, 1989 | New York City | United States | Madison Square Garden | New Kids on the Block, Dino, Sweet Sensation |
| November 24, 1989 | Hershey | United States | Hersheypark Arena | New Kids on the Block, Dino, Sweet Sensation |
| November 25, 1989 | Boston | United States | Boston Garden | New Kids on the Block, Dino, Sweet Sensation |
| November 26, 1989 | Philadelphia | United States | Spectrum | New Kids on the Block, Dino, Sweet Sensation |
| November 30, 1989 | Rosemont | United States | Rosemont Horizon | New Kids on the Block, Dino, Sweet Sensation |
| December 2, 1989 | Auburn Hills | United States | The Palace of Auburn Hills | New Kids on the Block, Dino, The Cover Girls |
| December 3, 1989 | Pittsburgh | United States | Civic Arena | New Kids on the Block, Dino, The Cover Girls |
| December 4, 1989 | Pittsburgh | United States | Civic Arena | New Kids on the Block, Dino, The Cover Girls |
| December 7, 1989 | Houston | United States | The Summit | New Kids on the Block, Dino, The Cover Girls |
| December 10, 1989 | Dallas | United States | Reunion Arena | New Kids on the Block, Dino, The Cover Girls |
| December 16, 1989 | Inglewood | United States | Great Western Forum | New Kids on the Block, Dino, The Cover Girls |
| December 17, 1989 | Inglewood | United States | Great Western Forum | New Kids on the Block, Dino, The Cover Girls |
| December 19, 1989 | Oakland | United States | Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena | New Kids on the Block, Dino, The Cover Girls |
| December 20, 1989 | Sacramento | United States | ARCO Arena | New Kids on the Block, Dino, The Cover Girls |
| December 21, 1989 | Oakland | United States | Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena | New Kids on the Block, Dino, The Cover Girls |
| December 22, 1989 | Sacramento | United States | ARCO Arena | New Kids on the Block, Dino, The Cover Girls |
| December 30, 1989 | New Haven | United States | New Haven Coliseum | New Kids on the Block, Dino, The Cover Girls |
| December 31, 1989 | Worcester | United States | Centrum in Worcester | New Kids on the Block, Dino, The Cover Girls |
| January 5, 1990 | Charlotte | United States | Charlotte Coliseum | New Kids on the Block, Dino, The Cover Girls |
| January 7, 1990 | Landover | United States | Capital Centre | New Kids on the Block, Dino, The Cover Girls |
| January 8, 1990 | Landover | United States | Capital Centre | New Kids on the Block, Dino, The Cover Girls |
| January 10, 1990 | Milwaukee | United States | Bradley Center | New Kids on the Block, Dino, The Cover Girls |
| January 11, 1990 | Auburn Hills | United States | The Palace of Auburn Hills | New Kids on the Block, Dino, The Cover Girls |
| January 12, 1990 | Rosemont | United States | Rosemont Horizon | New Kids on the Block, Dino, The Cover Girls |
| January 14, 1990 | Indianapolis | United States | Market Square Arena | New Kids on the Block, Dino, The Cover Girls |
| January 16, 1990 | Bloomington | United States | Met Center | New Kids on the Block, Dino, The Cover Girls |
| January 18, 1990 | Kansas City | United States | Kemper Arena | New Kids on the Block, Dino, The Cover Girls |
| January 28, 1990 | St. Louis | United States | St. Louis Arena | New Kids on the Block, Dino, The Cover Girls |
| January 30, 1990 | Bloomington | United States | Met Center | New Kids on the Block, Dino, The Cover Girls |
| February 6, 1990 | Austin | United States | Frank Erwin Center | New Kids on the Block, Dino, The Cover Girls |
| February 11, 1990 | Dallas | United States | Reunion Arena | New Kids on the Block, Dino, The Cover Girls |
| February 20, 1990 | Miami | United States | Miami Arena | New Kids on the Block, Dino, Sweet Sensation |
| February 23, 1990 | Tampa | United States | USF Sun Dome | New Kids on the Block, Dino, Sweet Sensation |
| March 1, 1990 | Chapel Hill | United States | Dean Smith Center | New Kids on the Block, Dino, Sweet Sensation |
| March 2, 1990 | Jacksonville | United States | Jacksonville Memorial Coliseum | New Kids on the Block, Dino, Sweet Sensation |
| March 3, 1990 | Atlanta | United States | Omni Coliseum | New Kids on the Block, Dino, Sweet Sensation |
| March 15, 1990 | Uniondale | United States | Nassau Coliseum | New Kids on the Block, Perfect Gentlemen, Sweet Sensation |
| March 16, 1990 | Uniondale | United States | Nassau Coliseum | New Kids on the Block, Perfect Gentlemen, Sweet Sensation |
| March 18, 1980 | Toronto | Canada | Maple Leaf Gardens | New Kids on the Block, Perfect Gentlemen, Sweet Sensation |
| March 25, 1990 | East Rutherford | United States | Brendan Byrne Arena | New Kids on the Block, Perfect Gentlemen, Sweet Sensation |
| March 26, 1990 | East Rutherford | United States | Brendan Byrne Arena | New Kids on the Block, Perfect Gentlemen, Sweet Sensation |

## Opening acts

* Tiffany (select dates)
* Tommy Page (select dates)
* Dino
* Sweet Sensation
* The Cover Girls