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New Editionis “still in love” with performing.
Kicking off Feb. 28, the residency will run through March 9. During that time, New Edition will perform six dates at the Encore Theater at the Wynn Las Vegas. Tickets for the performances will go on sale starting Friday Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. PT.
“Encore Theater’s roster is comprised of legendary talents, and it only makes sense to have an iconic music group like New Edition join its ranks. We are thrilled to present a series of sure-to-be unforgettable performances to fans in 2024," he said.
Artists likeDiana Ross,Duran Duran,Brad PaisleyandLionel Richiehave performed at the venue.
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The announcement of New Edition’s residency comes just days after the “Boys to Men” outfit performed at the 2023Rock & Roll Hall of Fameinduction ceremony where they paid tribute to The Spinners andSoul Trainhost and creator Don Cornelius with a set of songs including “I’ll Be Around,” “Could It Be I’m Falling in Love,” and “The Rubberband Man,” perPitchfork.
Formed in 1978, New Edition became a pop phenomenon during the ’80s. Their success was the blueprint for a future set of boy bands likeNew Kids on The Block,Backstreet Boysand*NSYNC. Throughout their career, they earned No. 1 hits like “Cool It Now,” “Candy Girl,” and “Mr. Telephone Man” and even hadMadonnaas an opener at one of their live shows.
source: people.com
