EDITOR’S NOTE: THE SHOW WAS CANCELED ON JULY 22, FIVE DAYS AFTER VEGAS PRIME MAGAZINE WAS SHIPPED TO THE PRINTER.
By Don Chareunsy
Joey Fatone of ’N Sync and A.J. McLean of The Backstreet Boys are bringing their “A Legendary Night Tour” to The Venetian on Aug. 2.
“I’ve known A.J. as long as I’ve known my own band members. We’ve worked together in the past on one-off projects here and there but never had the opportunity to create something together,” Fatone said. “This tour gives us the chance to combine the best of both musical worlds.”
Boyband enthusiasts should prepare themselves for a night of comedy, music and conversations of never-before-told stories from their time on the road. The duo will perform classic songs and boyband dances together on one stage accompanied by a seven-piece live band.
Fatone, a longtime Las Vegas visitor and headliner, actor, host, Broadway star, voiceover artist and dancer, hopped on the phone July 12 to answer questions ahead of his latest Strip stop and performance.
Is Fatone surprised at the success of “A Legendary Night Tour” with McLean? “Yeah, it’s a really fun thing. It’s really exciting to see fans of ’N Sync and The Backstreet Boys together.”
Fatone’s favorite ’N Sync song is an earlier tune titled “I Thought She Knew,” and his favorite Backstreet Boys song is “Quit Playing Games With My Heart.”
What does Fatone love about Las Vegas”
“The beautiful people who live outside the Strip, the residents. The outdoor activities – Mount Charleston, hiking, snowboarding and skiing. Bars like The Double Down and restaurants like Marrakech.”
After all these years in the spotlight, is there anything fans would be surprised to learn about Fatone? “I’m an open book, but as I’ve gotten older, my patience is thinner. I know what I want and what I don’t want not – it’s not a gray area.”
And what would be Fatone’s perfect day off in Las Vegas?
“Oh my gosh, my perfect day off in Las Vegas, I would go day drinking, gamble and go see shows all day long like ‘Absinthe’ and Cirque du Soleil. No more nightclubs for me (laughs)! A great dinner, gambling and then call it a night.”
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