New Kids on the Block wsg Jesse McCartney

Over the past year they’ve brought fans the reunion that no one thought would happen, they’ve sparked a frenzy that no one expected, they’ve brought their classic moves that no one thought they’d still have, and now, they’re bringing a Summer Block party like no other. After selling out arenas, New Kids on the Block (NKOTB) are hitting summer stages across the country with their “Full Service” summer 2009 tour, including a date at DTE Energy Music Theatre on Thursday, June 25 at 7:15 p.m. Jesse McCartney and mainstream dance group JabbaWockeez will open the show.

Tickets at $85, $65 and $45 pavilion and $25 lawn are on sale now at Palacenet.com, Livenation.com, The Palace and DTE Energy Music Theatre Box Offices and all Ticketmaster locations.

Tickets may also be charged by phone to American Express, Discover, Visa and MasterCard by calling 1-800-745-3000.

“We have put everything we have into the making of this Summer Tour. We have strategized and we are on a mission to thank our fans in a big way!” says Donnie Wahlberg. “This tour is going to be a party like no other! Wet, hot, wild, fun! We owe it to all of our fans.”

The guys promise lots of surprises. Fans will even get the chance to participate in the show, and sign up for prizes to get onstage. It’s a brand new show with brand new stunts. If you thought 2008 was hot, wait until NKOTB takes the stage for their “Full Service” tour. Never a group to disappoint, the guys are bringing fans the hottest show of summer 2009.

The shows have featured a varied set list including classics such as, “Hangin Tough,” “Step by Step,” and “Right Stuff,” mixed with the newer tunes like, “Single” and “Summertime” from their brand new album, The Block. As the New York Post described, “the encore of 1990’s ‘Step By Step’ and the 1989 tune ‘Hangin’ Tough’ were gasoline on the concert fire.” The OC Register exclaimed, “They put on a stellar show that kept the crowd on its feet for two hours.” “Not only do the New Kids sound better than they ever did, they also look like they're having even more fun than they did 20 years ago,” lauded Newsday.

NKOTB sold more than 80 million albums worldwide including back-to-back international number one songs, 1988’s “Hangin’ Tough” and 1990’s “Step By Step” and a series of crossover smash R&B, pop hits like “You Got It (The Right Stuff),” “Cover Girl,” “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time),” “Hangin’ Tough,” “I’ll Be Loving You,” “Step By Step” and “Tonight.” The group shattered concert box office records playing an estimated 200 concerts a year, in sold out stadiums throughout the world. They still hold many of these records to date. They were Forbes highest paid entertainers of 1990, beating out Michael Jackson and Madonna. The band boasted an extensive and highly profitable merchandise line which included everything from lunch boxes and sleeping bags to comic books, marbles and dolls.

News Kids on the Block with special guest JabbaWockeez is part of the Belle Tire Concert series.