Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life Final Shows Announced
The best-selling boy band of all time, the Backstreet Boys, have announced the final shows of their record-breaking Las Vegas residency, “Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life.” AJ McLean, Brian Littrell, Howie Dorough, Kevin Richardson and Nick Carter will return to Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino for their final performances February 6 through April 27, 2019.
Since the residency’s premiere in 2017, the pop juggernaut’s sold-out shows have attracted fans from all over the world, hosting the biggest audience in the history of Las Vegas headlining residencies. The show has received rave reviews from fans and critics alike, with USA Today, Entertainment Weekly and Billboard Magazine raving, “Larger Than Life really is a show that no Backstreet fan should miss.”
“What started with 18 shows has grown into an unforgettable experience for us,” says Dorough. “We will always be thankful to this show, the fans who have flown in from all over the world just to see this show, and to Las Vegas.”
Promoted by Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment, “Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life” is one of the fastest-selling shows in Las Vegas history and further cements Las Vegas as the entertainment capital of the world. The record-breaking residency is sold out on a regular basis with over $23 million in ticket revenue and has been seen by over 185,000 guests.
Backstreet Boys, Live Nation Las Vegas, and Caesars Entertainment will continue to donate $1 of every ticket purchased to “Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life” at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada (BGCSNV).
Tickets will go on sale to the public Friday, July 13 at 10 a.m. PT. A special presale for Fan Club members begins Wednesday, July 11 at 10 a.m. PT through Thursday, July 12 at 10 p.m. PT. An exclusive presale for Ticketmaster, Live Nation, and Total Rewards members, Caesars Entertainment’s loyalty program, will be available from Thursday, July 12 at 10 a.m. PT through 10 p.m. PT. The additional 18 performances going on sale are:
February 2019: 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 20, 22, 23
April 2019: 10, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 24, 26, 27
A limited number of tickets and VIP packages are available for the following previously-announced performances:
July 2018: 25, 27, 28
August 2018: 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11
October 2018: 24, 26, 27, 31
November 2018: 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 14, 16, 17
AJ McLean, Brian Littrell, Howie Dorough, Kevin Richardson, and Nick Carter take the stage with a one-of-a-kind production made exclusively for Vegas. Created and directed by one of the industry’s most well-respected creative directors, Raj Kapoor, the show features state-of-the-art lighting, visually stunning automation, and jaw-dropping choreography by some of LA’s top choreographers. With cutting-edge special FX and elaborate video technology, the audience experiences BSB as never before.
General ticket prices begin at $55, plus applicable tax and fees, and VIP packages and Meet & Greets will also be available. All shows begin at 9 p.m. For more information on the show and Meet & Greets, visit backstreetboys.com.
About Backstreet Boys
For 25 years, the Backstreet Boys, one of the most successful groups in music history, has continually delivered the finest pop music one has to offer, making them one of pop’s most influential performers. With countless #1s, record-setting tours, numerous awards, and worldwide sales in excess of 130 million, BSB has been recognized as the best-selling boy band in history.
BSB is currently supporting their chart-topping new single “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” and will release a new album later this year. For more information, visit www.backstreetboys.com.
About LIVE NATION LAS VEGAS
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation & House of Blues Concerts, LN Media, and Artist Nation Management. Live Nation Las Vegas produces residency shows from Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Lopez, Lionel Richie, Backstreet Boys, and Florida Georgia Line at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino; Bruno Mars, Stevie Wonder, and Queen + Adam Lambert at Park Theater at Park MGM; Mariah Carey at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace; Blink 182 at Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms; and Il Divo, Rascal Flatts, Styx & Don Felder, Chicago, ZZ TOP and Earth, Wind & Fire at The Venetian Las Vegas. Live Nation Las Vegas also brings other world-famous artists to many of the city’s other premier concert venues including T-Mobile Arena, Mandalay Bay Events Center, MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas Village, House of Blues, Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, and more. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com. Find Live Nation Las Vegas on Facebook, Instagram and follow us on Twitter.
PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO
Celebrating 10 years, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is the centerpiece of the famed Las Vegas Strip, with 2,500 beautifully redesigned guest rooms and suites showcasing some of the best views in town, along with endless options of unparalleled shopping, distinguished dining, popular entertainment, and a bustling nightlife. A bright, bold addition to the resort’s portfolio, the new Ultra Hip Rooms feature contemporary elegance and luxury bedding. Known as the place to play for its roster of A-list celebrity guests, Planet Hollywood’s 231 newly restyled suites feature stunning views of the glittering skyline and daring décor elements such as suspended sofas, lounge-style living spaces, and oversized modern artwork. The resort encompasses more than 100,000 square feet of gaming, several lounges, impressive restaurants including Gordon Ramsay Burger, KOI, Strip House, and the award-winning Spice Market Buffet, an intimate wedding chapel, and the Planet Hollywood Spa by Mandara. The resort also features The Scene Pool Deck with the Strip’s first and only stand-alone wave machine, the FlowRider. Home to the first pop music residency in Las Vegas, Zappos Theater showcases resident headliners Jennifer Lopez, Lionel Richie, Backstreet Boys, and Gwen Stefani. The property is encircled by Miracle Mile Shops with more than 170 specialty stores and restaurants. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is operated by Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR). For more information, please visit planethollywoodresort.com. Find Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Facebook and follow on Twitter and Instagram.
