Photos: New Kids on the Block bring their Magic Summer Tour party to Tinley Park


New Kids on the Block perform at Credit 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park on June 15, 2024.

New Kids on the Block perform at Credit 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park on June 15, 2024.

Back in 1990, New Kids on the Block hit the road on the Magic Summer Tour. Over 30 years later, Donnie Wahlberg, Joey McIntyre, Jordan Knight, Jonathan Knight, and Danny Wood are back with a reimagined edition of the Magic Summer Tour tailor-made for 2024.

On June 15, NKOTB stopped by Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park to sing all the hits from their storied career. From “Cover Girl,” during which Donnie took the lead, to “Summertime,” featuring Jordan’s distinct falsetto, songs from every era had fans singing across the venue, all the way back to the far reaches of the lawn.

Unfortunately, Paula Abdul – who is listed as a special guest for this tour – was unable to perform due to production issues, but lucky for all in attendance DJ Jazzy Jeff was on hand to get the party started. Jazz, along with MC Dayne Anthony, treated fans to a throwback set that included songs from Skee-lo, Journey, Bruno Mars, and many more. He even played a classic TV theme song medley that, of course, included the iconic opening to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Prior to the show, the New Kids requested that fans dress in their best neon gear to celebrate the bold and beautiful style of the early-nineties. It seemed like every ticket-holder heeded the call, donning their brightest colors along with a variety of vintage – and even homemade – NKOTB fashions.

Fans enjoy New Kids on the Block at Credit 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park on June 15, 2024.

Fans enjoy New Kids on the Block at Credit 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park on June 15, 2024.

The band’s members traded vocals on hits like “You Got It (The Right Stuff),” “My Favorite Girl,” and “Dirty Dancing.” Fans were clearly happy to see the entire group, but one member garnered the loudest cheers of the night. Donnie, who has lived in the Western suburbs of Chicago for several years, was treated as a hometown hero.

After he greeted the crowd with an energetic, “Chi-ca-gooo,” fans responded with deafening cheers. “Are you ready to help us sing this song,” he added, introducing “Remix (I Like The). “We want to hear it all over Illinois.”

“Call It What You Want,” “Please Don’t Go Girl,” and “Step by Step” were further standouts on the evening’s setlist.

New Kids on the Block perform at Credit 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park on June 15, 2024.

New Kids on the Block perform at Credit 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park on June 15, 2024.

When it comes to the Magic Summer Tour, New Kids on the Block are doing everything right. On top of sounding better than ever, they are providing fans an opportunity to revel in nostalgia while making new memories in the here and now. What could be better than that?

Check out photos of New Kids on the Block – and DJ Jazzy Jeff – below and click here to pick-up tickets to future tour dates. More information about upcoming shows at Credit 1 Union Amphitheatre can be found at Livenation.com.

(Photos by Laurie Fanelli)