The Package Tour Explained
The Package Tour was a co-headlining tour featuring American bands New Kids on the Block, 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men. Beginning May 2013, the groups performed nearly fifty shows in North America.
Background
The tour was officially announced during a surprise appearance on The View.[1] Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees performed a cappella versions of their classics. The double entendre name was created by Joey McIntyre.[2] The trek is described as nostalgia trip for the fans.[3] All three bands have expressed giving their loyal fans a show they've been waiting for.[4] Unlike NKOTB's previous touring effort, all three bands will not perform as one. They will each perform their own section of a three-hour show. During an interview with Newsday, Donnie Wahlberg expressed the groups will sing their hits, alongside new material.[5] He continued to say, "We’ll have plenty of surprises! With all those egos in one building at the same time! You know there's going to be a lot of crazy and fun stuff going on. We’re gonna pull out a lot of surprises every night. We’re going to try and pull in as many special guests as we can, and do as many fun things as we can".[6]
Tour dates
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
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| North America[7] [8] [9] |
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| May 28, 2013 | Uncasville | United States | Mohegan Sun Arena |
| May 29, 2013 |
| May 31, 2013 |
| June 1, 2013 | Uniondale | Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum |
| June 2, 2013 | Boston | TD Garden |
| June 3, 2013 |
| June 5, 2013 | Ottawa | Canada | Scotiabank Place |
| June 6, 2013 | Montreal | Bell Centre |
| June 7, 2013 | Toronto | Air Canada Centre |
| June 8, 2013 | Auburn Hills | United States | The Palace of Auburn Hills |
| June 9, 2013 | Cleveland | Quicken Loans Arena |
| June 11, 2013 | Pittsburgh | Consol Energy Center |
| June 13, 2013 | East Rutherford | Izod Center |
| June 14, 2013 | Washington, D.C. | Verizon Center |
| June 15, 2013 | Philadelphia | Wells Fargo Center |
| June 16, 2013 | Brooklyn | Barclays Center |
| June 18, 2013 | Nashville | Bridgestone Arena |
| June 19, 2013 | Charlotte | Time Warner Cable Arena |
| June 20, 2013 | Atlanta | Philips Arena |
| June 21, 2013 | Orlando | Amway Center |
| June 22, 2013 | Sunrise | BB&T Center |
| June 24, 2013 | Louisville | KFC Yum! Center |
| June 25, 2013 | Cincinnati | U.S. Bank Arena |
| June 27, 2013 | Houston | Toyota Center |
| June 28, 2013 | Dallas | American Airlines Center |
| June 29, 2013 | Oklahoma City | Chesapeake Energy Arena |
| June 30, 2013 | St. Louis | Scottrade Center |
| July 2, 2013 | Milwaukee | Marcus Amphitheater |
| July 5, 2013 | Los Angeles | Staples Center |
| July 6, 2013 | Las Vegas | Mandalay Bay Events Center |
| July 7, 2013 | San Jose | SAP Center |
| July 9, 2013 | Tacoma | Tacoma Dome |
| July 10, 2013 | Vancouver | Canada | Rogers Arena |
| July 12, 2013 | San Jose | United States | SAP Center |
| July 13, 2013 | Anaheim | Honda Center |
| July 14, 2013 | Glendale | Jobing.com Arena |
| July 16, 2013 | Broomfield | 1stBank Center |
| July 18, 2013 | Rosemont | Allstate Arena |
| July 19, 2013 |
| July 20, 2013 | Minneapolis | Target Center |
| July 21, 2013 | Kansas City | Sprint Center |
| July 25, 2013 | Manchester | Verizon Wireless Arena |
| July 26, 2013 | Atlantic City | Etess Arena |
| July 27, 2013 | Hershey | Hersheypark Stadium |
| July 28, 2013 | Toronto | Canada | Air Canada Centre |
| August 1, 2013 | Albany | United States | Times Union Center |
| August 2, 2013 | Buffalo | First Niagara Center |
| August 3, 2013 | Columbus | Value City Arena |
| August 4, 2013 | Indianapolis | Bankers Life Fieldhouse | |
- Festivals and other miscellaneous performances
This concert is a part of "Summerfest"[10]
This concert is a part of the "Summer MixTape Festival"[11]
- Cancellations and rescheduled shows
| < | --Date--> | < | --Location--> | < | --Venue--> | < | --Reason/Additional Info--> |
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| June 4, 2013 | Ottawa, Canada | Scotiabank Place | Rescheduled to June 5, 2013[12] |
| July 12, 2013 | Rosemont, Illinois | Allstate Arena | Rescheduled to July 19, 2013[13] |
| July 13, 2013 | Minneapolis, Minnesota | Target Center | Rescheduled to July 20, 2013[14] |
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Box office score data
| Venue | City | Tickets sold / Available | Gross revenue |
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| Mohegan Sun Arena | Uncasville | 13,590 / 14,127 (96%) | $937,748[15] |
| Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum | Uniondale | 12,208 / 12,208 (100%) | $881,507[16] |
| Bell Centre | Montreal | 6,533 / 7,871 (83%) | $491,856[17] |
| Air Canada Centre | Toronto | 24,859 / 24,859 (100%) | $1,575,180[18] |
| Izod Center | East Rutherford | 13,752 / 13,752 (100%) | $988,185[19] |
| Verizon Center | Washington, D.C. | 13,834 / 16,653 (83%) | $957,336[20] |
| Barclays Center | Brooklyn | 8,880 / 9,846 (90%) | $615,108 |
| Bridgestone Arena | Nashville | 12,275 / 12,275 (100%) | $764,679[21] |
| Philips Arena | Atlanta | 12,056 / 12,056 (100%) | $829,916[22] |
| Amway Center | Orlando | 12,169 / 12,505 (97%) | $736,150[23] |
| Staples Center | Los Angeles | 14,530 / 14,530 (100%) | $911,465 |
| Tacoma Dome | Tacoma | 10,006 / 10,006 (100%) | $614,539 |
| Target Center | Minneapolis | 13,376 / 13,376 (100%) | $803,701[24] |
| Times Union Center | Albany | 5,849 / 11,691 (50%) | $361,114 |
| TOTAL | 203,917 / 215,755 (94%) | $20,468,484 |
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Critical response
The tour has received raved reviews from many music critics. Many have commented on the stage presence of the three acts and how well they connect with fans. Glenn Gamboa (Newsday) writes the bands proved they were the top touring act of the year. He continues, "They certainly didn’t skimp on the spectacle. What was more impressive, though, was the way they placed their music into the context of what has come before and after them".[25] For the show in Montreal, Bernard Perusse (The Gazette) stated the concert was a night for nostalgia. He says, [The bands] were never anything less than consummately professional and highly energetic, delivering almost the entire set from a stage on the floor of the arena. Confetti, balloons, plumes of smoke and fire, lasers, hydraulic risers and other eye-popping extras punctuated the music".[26] Nick Krewen (Toronto Star) gave the show at the Air Canada Centre four stars. He explained, "Almost more shocking is how seasoned NKOTB have become as performers. Aside from the usual bells and whistles like balloons, streamers, rising hydraulic platforms, open flames and lasers, the quintet offered the right balance of tease ’n’ please".[27]
External links
Notes and References
- The View. 9 June 2013-->. ABC. New York City. 22 January 2013. 16. 89.
- Web site: New Kids on the Block unwrap the Package Tour. Rodman, Sarah . 30 May 2013 . . 9 June 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1370840871GACCOQHPFJ?url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2013/05/30/new-kids-block-unwraps-package-tour/wYM6TdmtMt4I9yx6mJueLO/story.html . 10 June 2013.
- New Kids, Boyz II Men & 98 Degrees Talk 'Package Tour'. Carucci, John . 23 January 2013 . . 9 June 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1370841820STNMPBEDUR?url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1521659/new-kids-boyz-ii-men-98-degrees-talk-package-tour . 10 June 2013.
- Web site: New Kids On The Block, 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men team up for 'The Package' tour this summer. Rivera, Zayda . 22 January 2013 . New York Daily News. 9 June 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1370837117UGNWOSCACC?url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/new-kids-block-98-degrees-boys-ii-men-team-package-tour-summer-article-1.1245109 . 10 June 2013.
- Web site: New Kids on the Block comes to the Nassau Coliseum. Gamboa, Glenn . 30 May 2013 . Newsday. 9 June 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1370843706HJHHSJSVPP?url=http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/new-kids-on-the-block-comes-to-the-nassau-coliseum-1.5368778 . 10 June 2013.
- Web site: New Kids On The Block Announce 'The Package Tour' & Tease World Premiere. Murray, Michael . 22 January 2013 . . Ryan Seacrest Productions . 9 June 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1370840524SCMARNCXZN?url=http://ryanseacrest.com/2013/01/22/new-kids-on-the-block-the-package-tour-with-98-degrees-and-boyz-ii-men-new-single-remix-i-like-the/ . 10 June 2013.
- New Kids On The Block Promises Biggest Year Yet In 2013: Band Announces THE PACKAGE TOUR With New Kids On The Block, 98 Degrees And Boyz II Men! . . 22 January 2013 . 9 June 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1370836342WOLVABVZIU?url=http://www.bizjournals.com/prnewswire/press_releases/2013/01/22/LA45652. 10 June 2013.
- Web site: New Kids on the Block's pun-worthy 'Package' tour headed to Vancouver. Marchand, François . 14 February 2013 . The Vancouver Sun. 9 June 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1370842108HCVEYMSCYJ?url=http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2013/02/14/new-kids-on-the-blocks-pun-worthy-package-tour-headed-to-vancouver/ . 10 June 2013.
- Web site: New Kids on the Block. . 10 June 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1370847296MWPAPTKUCC?url=http://events.9news.com/New_Kids_on_the_Block/272595449.html . 10 June 2013.
- Web site: New Kids on the Block to perform at Summerfest. 14 February 2013 . . . 9 June 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1370840352JDEKJGDWMB?url=http://www.wisn.com/news/New-Kids-on-the-Block-to-perform-at-Summerfest/-/9373668/18543074/-/i7gqoj/-/index.html . 10 June 2013.
- MIXTAPE FESTIVAL RETURNS July 26 & 27 TO HERSHEYPARK STADIUM -- Presented by VH1 and Live Nation . . 29 April 2013 . 9 June 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1370840231NYVKEWQRPA?url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mixtape-festival-returns-july-26--27-to-hersheypark-stadium----presented-by-vh1-and-live-nation-205243661.html . 10 June 2013.
- The Package Tour featuring New Kids on the Block, 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men has been rescheduled for Wednesday, June 5 . . 5 June 2013. 9 June 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1370841480WLMTMPDQJM?url=http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/package-tour-featuring-new-kids-on-block-98-degrees-boyz-ii-men-has-been-rescheduled-1798225.htm . 10 June 2013.
- Web site: The Package Tour hits the Allstate Arena July 19 . 4 February 2013 . . 9 June 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1370841633THSEREPLYX?url=http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/music/18009630-421/the-package-tour-hits-the-allstate-arena-july-19.html . 10 June 2013.
- Web site: NKOTB, 98 Degrees, Boyz II Men Tour Rescheduled By 7 Days. 2 February 2013 . . . 9 June 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1370845371LEMMJCJZKV?url=http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2013/02/02/nkotb-98-degrees-boyz-ii-men-tour-rescheduled-by-7-days/ . 10 June 2013.
- 15 June 2013. Billboard Boxscore. Billboard. 125. 23. New York. 0006-2510. 5 June 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130806042151/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore. 6 August 2013. live.
- 22 June 2013. Billboard Boxscore. Billboard. 125. 24. New York. 0006-2510. 17 June 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130806042151/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore. live. 6 August 2013.
- 15 June 2013. Billboard Boxscore. Billboard. 125. 25. New York. 0006-2510. 21 June 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130806042151/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore. 6 August 2013. live.
- 30 November 2013. Billboard Boxscore. Billboard. 125. 47. New York. 0006-2510. 23 November 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130806042151/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore. live. 6 August 2013.
- 7 December 2013. Billboard Boxscore. Billboard. 125. 48. New York. 0006-2510. 1 December 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130806042151/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore. live. 6 August 2013.
- 23 November 2013. Billboard Boxscore. Billboard. 125. 46. New York. 0006-2510. 18 November 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130806042151/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore. live. 6 August 2013.
- 27 July 2013. Billboard Boxscore. Billboard. 125. 29. New York. 0006-2510. 21 July 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130806042151/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore. live. 6 August 2013.
- 13 July 2013. Billboard Boxscore. Billboard. 125. 27. New York. 0006-2510. 4 July 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130806042151/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore. live. 6 August 2013.
- 6 July 2013. Billboard Boxscore. Billboard. 125. 26. New York. 0006-2510. 26 June 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130806042151/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore. 6 August 2013. live.
- 10 August 2013. Billboard Boxscore. Billboard. 125. 31. New York. 0006-2510. 4 August 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130806042151/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore. live. 6 August 2013.
- Web site: New Kids on the Block hang tough at Nassau Coliseum. Gamboa, Glenn . 2 June 2013 . Newsday Systems Corporation . 10 June 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1370910576EZLLYZPVAY?url=http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/backstage-pass-1.811987/new-kids-on-the-block-hang-tough-at-nassau-coliseum-1.5388844 . 11 June 2013.
- Web site: Concert review: New Kids on the Block, 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men at the Bell Centre; June 6, 2013. Perusse, Bernard . 7 June 2013 . . 9 June 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1370842931AFSLGHVIJM?url=http://blogs.montrealgazette.com/2013/06/07/concert-review-new-kids-on-the-block-98-degrees-and-boyz-ii-men-at-the-bell-centre-june-6-2013/ . 10 June 2013.
- Web site: New Kids On The Block: Concert review. Krewen, Nick . 8 June 2013 . . 9 June 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1370844989RGZMUNYLNT?url=http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/2013/06/08/new_kids_on_the_block_concert_review.html . 10 June 2013.
