Brief
Donnie Wahlberg says NK OTB’s final Las Vegas shows will be “super emotional”
Wahlberg reflects on a year‑plus residency, the spectacle of the show and what lies ahead for the band.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Donnie Wahlberg told The Hollywood Reporter that New Kids on the Block’s Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live, Park MGM, is entering its final stretch with eight shows scheduled for October.
What happened
The band’s residency, titled “The Right Stuff,” began more than a year ago and has featured extensive production elements, including millions of confetti pieces, thousands of rhinestones and streamers, and a range of lighting and pyrotechnic effects. Wahlberg said the group will host the last eight performances in October, after which the residency will conclude.
What the reports add
The interview highlighted specific details of the show’s staging: over 4 million confetti pieces, 7 000 rhinestones, 80 000 streamers, 1 000 stage lights, 500 pyrotechnic pieces, four giant disco balls, a large NKOTB sign, a Ferris‑wheel car and a staged “wedding” with the audience. Wahlberg also mentioned he runs an official post‑show party series called “The Night Stuff After Hours.”
What was said
“I’ll probably need tissues for the last show,” Wahlberg told The Hollywood Reporter, adding that the final performances will be “super emotional.”
He reflected on the residency’s impact, saying it gave the band perspective and allowed fans to experience both nostalgia and fresh elements.
How it came about
The residency was conceived when the members, now in their forties, wanted a Vegas‑centric show that stayed true to New Kids on the Block’s legacy while offering new experiences. Earlier Felo coverage of Las Vegas entertainment, such as the Carrot Top hospitalization story, shows the city’s vibrant live‑performance scene.
Key facts
- NKOTB will perform the final eight Las Vegas residency shows in October. (hollywoodreporter.com)
- The residency, “The Right Stuff,” is held at Dolby Live, Park MGM. (hollywoodreporter.com)
- The show has used over 4 million confetti pieces and thousands of other props. (hollywoodreporter.com)
- Donnie Wahlberg hosts a post‑show party series called “The Night Stuff After Hours.” (hollywoodreporter.com)
- Wahlberg said the final shows will be “super emotional.” (hollywoodreporter.com)
Sources
- [1] hollywoodreporter.com — originally reported as “Donnie Wahlberg Says NKOTB’s Final Las Vegas Shows Will Be “Super Emotional,” Teases New Elements and Shares What’s Next”
