# NKOTBSB Tour

The NKOTBSB Tour was a co-headlining concert tour between American boy bands New Kids on the Block and the Backstreet Boys, who together formed NKOTBSB. The tour visited North America in 2011. Europe, Australia and Asia were added to the itinerary for 2012. The tour ranked 44th in Pollstar's "Top 50 Worldwide Tour (Mid-Year)", earning over 10 million dollars. At the conclusion of 2011, the tour placed 8th on Billboard's annual "Top 25 Tours", earning over $76 million with 51 shows.
The London concert on April 29, 2012 in O2 Arena was shown live at select movie theaters at 9PM CET and streamed live with pay per view system.

## Background

   We were all on tour, not together at the same time, but we were pretty close on the road. NKOTB were wrapping up their summer run. We happened to be out and we ended up being on stage together. It was a magical moment [...] none of us will ever forget. Right after we performed together everybody on Twitter and Facebook...it was everywhere that we were going on tour. So we started talking about it and we made it happen.
During the summer of 2010, the Backstreet Boys joined New Kids on the Block onstage at the Radio City Music Hall (as a part of NKOTB Casi-NO Tour), where the groups performed "I Want It That Way". Since the performance, the media began to circulate rumors of the two uniting for a tour in the summer of 2011.
The tour was officially announced on On Air with Ryan Seacrest during an interview, where it was mentioned the groups were recording a single to be later released. To promote the tour further, the groups conducted a live Q&A session on Ustream. The groups also performed at the 38th Annual American Music Awards to give the public a taste of what they would see on the tour. For an interview on Entertainment Tonight, Donnie Wahlberg held a picture of the proposed staging, which featured a standard concert stage with an extended catwalk leading to a circular platform.

## Opening acts

* Jordin Sparks (North America, May 25, 2011, May 29, 2011 - June 18, 2011, June 21, 2011 - July 1, 2011)
* Ashlyne Huff (United States, May 26, 2011 - June 3, 2011, June 12, 2011 - July 2, 2011)
* Midnight Red (United States, July 3, 2011)
* Matthew Morrison (North America, July 6, 2011 - August 7, 2011)
* Neverest (Canada, June 7 - June 9, 2011, August 4, 2011, August 6, 2011; Germany, May 6, 2012)
* A Friend in London (Europe, except Germany, April 24, 2012, May 2, 2012)
* Johnny Ruffo (Melbourne, May 18 - May 19, 2012)

## Setlist
### NKOTBSB

* Medley: "Single" / "The One" (contains elements of "Viva la Vida")

### New Kids on the Block

* "Summertime"

### Backstreet Boys

* "The Call"

### New Kids on the Block

* "Dirty Dancing"

### Backstreet Boys

* "Get Down (You're the One for Me)" (Replaced "Bye Bye Love" since the Memphis show on June 20, 2011)

### New Kids on the Block

* "You Got It (The Right Stuff)"

### Backstreet Boys

* "Larger Than Life"

### New Kids on the Block

* "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)"
* "Valentine Girl"
* "If You Go Away"
* "Please Don't Go Girl"

### Backstreet Boys

* "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely"
* "10,000 Promises"
* "I'll Never Break Your Heart"
* "Inconsolable" (North America Leg only)
* "Drowning"
* "Incomplete"

### New Kids on the Block

* "Step By Step" (contains elements of "Push It")
* "Cover Girl"
* "My Favorite Girl"(contains elements of "Poison")
* "Games"
* "Click Click Click" (North America Leg only)
* "Tonight"

### Backstreet Boys

* "Shape of My Heart"
* "As Long As You Love Me"
* "All I Have to Give"
* "If You Stay" (contains excerpts of "Raspberry Beret") (North America Leg only)
* "We've Got It Goin' On" (Europe/Australia/Asia Leg only) (contains elements of "Can You Feel It")
* "Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)" (contains elements of "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough")

### New Kids on the Block

* "I'll Be Loving You (Forever)"

### Backstreet Boys

* "I Want It That Way"

### NKOTBSB

* "Don't Turn Out the Lights"

### Backstreet Boys

* "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" (contains elements of "Back in Black")

### New Kids on the Block

* "Hangin’ Tough" (contains excerpts from "We Will Rock You")

### NKOTBSB

* Medley: "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" / "Hangin’ Tough" (Reprise)
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### Notes

* During the performance at the Staples Center, the supergroup was joined onstage by then-former member of the Backstreet Boys, Kevin Richardson. He performed "I Want It That Way" and "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)".
* During the performance at the Amway Center, the supergroup was joined onstage by Boyz II Men to perform their hit, "End of the Road".

## Tour dates

List of concerts, showing date, city, country, venue, opening act, tickets sold, number of available tickets and amount of gross revenue :
| Date | City | Country | Venue | Opening act | Attendance | Revenue |
| North America |||||||
| May 25, 2011 | Rosemont | United States | Allstate Arena | Jordin Sparks | 9,586 / 12,425 | $485,145 |
| May 26, 2011 | Grand Rapids | United States | Van Andel Arena | Ashlyne Huff | 5,925 / 9,255 | $384,009 |
| May 28, 2011 | Buffalo | United States | First Niagara Center | Ashlyne Huff | 12,597 / 13,495 | $608,165 |
| May 29, 2011 | Baltimore | United States | Royal Farms Arena | Jordin Sparks Ashlyne Huff | 7,445 / 12,547 | $315,549 |
| May 30, 2011 | Uncasville | United States | Mohegan Sun Arena | Jordin Sparks Ashlyne Huff | 6,830 / 7,212 | $616,290 |
| June 2, 2011 | Uncasville | United States | Mohegan Sun Arena | Jordin Sparks Ashlyne Huff | 6,830 / 7,212 | $616,290 |
| June 3, 2011 | Washington, D.C. | United States | Verizon Center | Jordin Sparks Ashlyne Huff | 13,799 / 13,799 | $1,054,068 |
| June 4, 2011 | Boston | United States | TD Garden | Jordin Sparks | 13,224 / 13,224 | $976,833 |
| June 5, 2011 | Philadelphia | United States | Wells Fargo Center | Jordin Sparks | 15,355 / 15,355 | $1,126,713 |
| June 7, 2011 | Montreal | Canada | Bell Centre | Jordin Sparks Neverest | 13,930 / 13,930 | $1,079,770 |
| June 8, 2011 | Toronto | Canada | Air Canada Centre | Jordin Sparks Neverest | 30,562 / 30,562 | $2,268,740 |
| June 9, 2011 | Toronto | Canada | Air Canada Centre | Jordin Sparks Neverest | 30,562 / 30,562 | $2,268,740 |
| June 11, 2011 | Boston | United States | Fenway Park | Jordin Sparks | 33,588 / 33,588 | $2,441,325 |
| June 12, 2011 | East Rutherford | United States | MetLife Stadium | Jordin Sparks Ashlyne Huff | 161,810 / 161,810 | $16,558,705 |
| June 13, 2011 | East Rutherford | United States | MetLife Stadium | Jordin Sparks Ashlyne Huff | 161,810 / 161,810 | $16,558,705 |
| June 15, 2011 | Pittsburgh | United States | Heinz Field | Jordin Sparks Ashlyne Huff | 55,823 / 55,823 | $5,050,678 |
| June 16, 2011 | Auburn Hills | United States | The Palace of Auburn Hills | Jordin Sparks Ashlyne Huff | 13,726 / 13,726 | $889,033 |
| June 17, 2011 | Chicago | United States | United Center | Jordin Sparks Ashlyne Huff | 135,872 / 135,872 | $13,860,350 |
| June 18, 2011 | Chicago | United States | United Center | Jordin Sparks Ashlyne Huff | 135,872 / 135,872 | $13,860,350 |
| June 20, 2011 | Memphis | United States | FedExForum | Ashlyne Huff | — | — |
| June 21, 2011 | Nashville | United States | Bridgestone Arena | Jordin Sparks Ashlyne Huff | 10,580 / 13,793 | $777,680 |
| June 22, 2011 | Atlanta | United States | Philips Arena | Jordin Sparks Ashlyne Huff | 12,495 / 12,495 | $902,678 |
| June 24, 2011 | Lafayette | United States | Cajundome | Jordin Sparks Ashlyne Huff | 8,640 / 9,513 | $490,993 |
| June 25, 2011 | Houston | United States | Toyota Center | Jordin Sparks Ashlyne Huff | 12,742 / 12,742 | $908,642 |
| June 26, 2011 | Dallas | United States | American Airlines Center | Jordin Sparks Ashlyne Huff | 12,524 / 15,006 | $850,734 |
| June 28, 2011 | San Antonio | United States | AT&T Center | Jordin Sparks Ashlyne Huff | 8,348 / 13,045 | $528,336 |
| June 30, 2011 | Phoenix | United States | Talking Stick Resort Arena | Jordin Sparks Ashlyne Huff | 9,803 / 12,326 | $455,413 |
| July 1, 2011 | Los Angeles | United States | Staples Center | Jordin Sparks Ashlyne Huff | 14,404 / 14,404 | $1,078,013 |
| July 2, 2011 | San Jose | United States | HP Pavilion | Ashlyne Huff | 12,051 / 12,051 | $862,140 |
| July 3, 2011 | Las Vegas | United States | Mandalay Bay Events Center | Midnight Red | 7,419 / 8,800 | $615,280 |
| July 6, 2011 | Anaheim | United States | Honda Center | Matthew Morrison | 10,169 / 11,347 | $614,845 |
| July 8, 2011 | Tacoma | United States | Tacoma Dome | Matthew Morrison | 10,813 / 11,035 | $634,435 |
| July 9, 2011 | Vancouver | Canada | Rogers Arena | Matthew Morrison | 19,796 / 19,796 | $1,306,300 |
| July 10, 2011 | Vancouver | Canada | Rogers Arena | Matthew Morrison | 19,796 / 19,796 | $1,306,300 |
| July 12, 2011 | Edmonton | Canada | Rexall Place | Matthew Morrison | 9,628 / 13,707 | $701,153 |
| July 13, 2011 | Calgary | Canada | Scotiabank Saddledome | Matthew Morrison | 8,810 / 12,395 | $851,810 |
| July 15, 2011 | Minneapolis | United States | Target Center | Matthew Morrison | 12,762 / 12,762 | $939,651 |
| July 16, 2011 | Kansas City | United States | Sprint Center | Matthew Morrison | 11,294 / 11,294 | $725,174 |
| July 17, 2011 | Tulsa | United States | BOK Center | Matthew Morrison | 7,552 / 7,552 | $521,215 |
| July 19, 2011 | St. Louis | United States | Busch Stadium | Matthew Morrison | 48,428 / 48,428 | $4,711,277 |
| July 20, 2011 | Louisville | United States | KFC Yum! Center | Matthew Morrison | 12,894 / 17,504 | $761,063 |
| July 22, 2011 | Orlando | United States | Amway Center | Matthew Morrison | 12,019 / 14,449 | $834,170 |
| July 23, 2011 | Greensboro | United States | Greensboro Coliseum | Matthew Morrison | 11,755 / 14,867 | $722,088 |
| July 24, 2011 | Columbus | United States | Value City Arena | Matthew Morrison | 11,136 / 14,617 | $738,246 |
| July 26, 2011 | Indianapolis | United States | Conseco Fieldhouse | Matthew Morrison | 10,506 / 12,425 | $686,739 |
| July 27, 2011 | Cleveland | United States | Quicken Loans Arena | Matthew Morrison | 11,714 / 18,636 | $795,135 |
| July 29, 2011 | Atlantic City | United States | Boardwalk Hall | Matthew Morrison | 10,847 / 10,847 | $744,425 |
| July 30, 2011 | Hershey | United States | Hersheypark Stadium | Matthew Morrison | 15,138 / 16,252 | $687,894 |
| July 31, 2011 | Uniondale | United States | Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum | Matthew Morrison | 12,917 / 12,917 | $940,230 |
| August 4, 2011 | Ottawa | Canada | Scotiabank Place | Matthew Morrison Neverest | 10,850 / 10,850 | $803,718 |
| August 5, 2011 | Montreal | Canada | Bell Centre | Matthew Morrison | 8,273 / 8,525 | $670,340 |
| August 6, 2011 | Hamilton | Canada | Copps Coliseum | Matthew Morrison Neverest | 10,574 / 12,478 | $630,943 |
| August 7, 2011 | London | Canada | John Labatt Centre | Matthew Morrison | 7,756 / 8,162 | $523,524 |
| Europe |||||||
| April 20, 2012 | Belfast | Northern Ireland | Odyssey Arena | — | — | — |
| April 21, 2012 | Dublin | Ireland | O$_2$ Dublin | — | — | — |
| April 23, 2012 | Liverpool | England | Echo Arena Liverpool | — | — | — |
| April 24, 2012 | Manchester | England | Manchester Arena | A Friend in London | 7,121 / 8,246 | $516,332 |
| April 26, 2012 | Newcastle | England | Metro Radio Arena | — | — | — |
| April 27, 2012 | Birmingham | England | LG Arena | — | — | — |
| April 28, 2012 | London | England | The O$_2$ Arena | — | 24,694 / 29,914 | $1,746,440 |
| April 29, 2012 | London | England | The O$_2$ Arena | — | 24,694 / 29,914 | $1,746,440 |
| May 1, 2012 | Rotterdam | Netherlands | Sportpaleis van Ahoy | — | — | — |
| May 2, 2012 | Antwerp | Belgium | Sportpaleis | A Friend in London | 9,078 / 12,690 | $534,164 |
| May 3, 2012 | Geneva | Switzerland | SEG Geneva Arena | — | — | — |
| May 5, 2012 | Stuttgart | Germany | Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle | — | — | — |
| May 6, 2012 | Leipzig | Germany | Arena Leipzig | Neverest | — | — |
| May 7, 2012 | Berlin | Germany | O$_2$ World Berlin | — | 13,492 / 13,492 | $645,649 |
| May 9, 2012 | Hamburg | Germany | O$_2$ World Hamburg | — | 4,409 / 4,409 | $483,906 |
| May 10, 2012 | Oberhausen | Germany | König Pilsener Arena | — | — | — |
| May 12, 2012 | Herning | Denmark | Jyske Bank Boxen | — | — | — |
| May 13, 2012 | Malmö | Sweden | Malmö Arena | — | — | — |
| May 14, 2012 | Oslo | Norway | Oslo Spektrum | — | — | — |
| Australia |||||||
| May 18, 2012 | Melbourne | Australia | Rod Laver Arena | Johnny Ruffo | 17,168 / 22,334 | $2,046,140 |
| May 19, 2012 | Melbourne | Australia | Rod Laver Arena | Johnny Ruffo | 17,168 / 22,334 | $2,046,140 |
| May 21, 2012 | Adelaide | Australia | Adelaide Entertainment Centre | — | — | — |
| May 23, 2012 | Brisbane | Australia | Brisbane Entertainment Centre | — | — | — |
| May 26, 2012 | Sydney | Australia | Allphones Arena | — | — | — |
| May 29, 2012 | Perth | Australia | Burswood Dome | — | — | — |
| Asia |||||||
| June 1, 2012 | Jakarta | Indonesia | MEIS Ancol | — | — | — |
| June 3, 2012 | Pasay | Philippines | Mall of Asia Arena | — | — | — |
| TOTAL | TOTAL | TOTAL | TOTAL | TOTAL | 1,026,797 / 1,048,547 (97%) | $78,578,328 |

### Festivals and other miscellaneous performances

    $^A$ This concert is a part of the Calgary Stampede