New Kids on the Block to return to Atlanta on summer tour

BY MELISSA RUGGIERI/AJC Music Scene

Last year was The Main Event and next year is The Total Package.

A summer jaunt featuring New Kids on the Block, Paula Abdul and Boyz II Men will visit Infinite Energy Center in Duluth at 7:30 p.m. July 14.

Tickets for the show are $39.95-$249.95 and will go on sale at 10 a.m. Nov. 19 at www.infiniteenergycenter.com, the arena box office or by calling 770-626-2464.

American Express cardmembers can purchase tickets beginning at 10 a.m. Nov. 16.

NKOTB teamed with Nelly and TLC in summer 2015 for The Main Event tour, which played Philips Arena.

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