R&B Legends Pack Arenas Nationwide
R&B fans are flooding arenas for the New Edition Way Tour, a 30-city Black Promoters Collective production that's already sold out its first week. New Edition—Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe, Ralph Tresvant, and Johnny Gill—teams with Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton for non-stop hits, precision choreography, and surprises that have critics buzzing. From Oakland's opener to Vegas and LA, shows deliver immersive production with a new collaborative single, "We Going Out Tonight," turning every night into a multigenerational party. Early stops drew celebs like Barry Bonds, Tina Knowles, Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, and Jermaine Dupri, proving this is the live music event of 2026.
New Edition owns the stage with catalog-spanning sets: "Candy Girl," "Cool It Now," "Mr. Telephone Man," "If It Isn't Love," "Can You Stand the Rain." Their video-perfect moves get crowds dancing in the stands. Boyz II Men stunned Vegas with founding member Michael McCary's emotional return, performing in-the-round for 360-degree harmonies on "End of the Road" and more. Toni Braxton rises dramatically for "Breathe Again" and "Just Be a Man About It," with gown-to-regalia changes and a viral LA cameo from Kayla Nicole recreating her "He Wasn't Man Enough" video. LA's third night added B2K for "Bump Bump Bump," nodding to their spring BPC reunion tour. Oakland honored New Edition with Congressional Recognition from Rep. Lateefah Simon.
Praise rolls in: LA Times hailed the Kia Forum power, Pollstar covered Oakland's kickoff, Ebony recapped Grammy-weekend energy. Diverse crowds—every age, background—sing along, proving R&B's universal pull. New Edition's 50-million-album legacy (AMA wins, Soul Train Lifetime Achievement, Black Music Walk of Fame, NAACP Image Hall of Fame, Hollywood star) meets Boyz II Men's falsetto mastery and Braxton's poise for unmatched showmanship.
BPC, the top Black-owned promoter on Pollstar's Global Top 100 (#39 overall, #3 Urban), delivers culturally rich experiences. Catch the run through April—Chicago United Center was Feb 4, more dates ahead. Tickets via Ticketmaster, venues, or BPCtickets.com; VIP upsell fast.
Why Fans Love It
- Full New Edition lineup + guests = hit-packed sets.
- Theatrical surprises keep it fresh.
- Arena production: lights, visuals, in-the-round staging.
- All-ages vibe for '80s kids to TikTok fans.
Don't miss: With sellouts spreading, remaining shows like Houston's April 4 Toyota Center finale will go quick. New Edition Way Tour sets the bar—heart, history, and party in one.
Tour Continues
Feb 4: Chicago, IL @ United Center
...through Apr 4 (full schedule at blackpromoterscollective.com/tours).
