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Menudo members reunite for 50th anniversary tour
Seven former performers from various eras of the Latino boy band will stage a six-city tour starting in October.
The short version
- Seven former members of Menudo are reuniting for a six-city tour to celebrate the Puerto Rican boy band's 50th anniversary.
- The lineup was selected by brand owner Paul Tarnopol and includes members who performed with the group between 1979 and 1991.
- Performances begin on October 10 in Los Angeles and wrap up on December 12 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- While the group is currently focused on the tour, members noted that potential future projects remain undecided.
Key facts
- The 50th anniversary tour spans six dates, starting October 10 at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles and finishing December 12 at the Coca-Cola Music Hall in San Juan, Puerto Rico.[Associated Press]
- Additional tour stops include Chicago on October 17, New York on November 7, Mexico City on November 28, and Hollywood, Florida, on December 4.[Associated Press]
- Businessman Paul Tarnopol, who acquired the Menudo brand name, chose the seven-member reunion lineup.[Associated Press]
- The touring roster comprises Rene Farrait, Roy Rossello, Raymond Acevedo, Sergio Gonzales, Ralphy Rodriguez, Ruben Gomez, and Robert Avellanet, who joined the band at various points between 1979 and 1988.[Associated Press]
- Over 40 performers cycled through Menudo across its history due to a policy where members were typically replaced upon turning 16.[Associated Press]
What remains uncertain
- The band has not determined whether they will produce new music or extend activities beyond the anniversary tour.[Associated Press]