BACKSTREET BOYS: LARGER THAN LIFE Adds April 2017 Shows at Planet Hollywood

Due to an overwhelming demand for tickets to "Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life" at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, eight additional shows in April 2017 have been announced and will go on sale earlier than expected. Fans will have another opportunity to get the best seats to see Backstreet Boys' headlining residency, as only a limited number of tickets are still available for the previously-announced shows.

"We are so excited about the overwhelming response to our shows in Las Vegas and could not be more grateful to our fans for allowing us the opportunity to add even more dates," said Nick Carter. "We are all looking forward to the party that lies ahead."

Tickets will go on sale to the public Friday, Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. PT. A special presale for Fan Club members begins today, Monday, Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. PT through Thursday, Oct. 27 at 10 p.m. PT. American Express Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. PT through Thursday, Oct. 27 at 10 p.m. PT. An exclusive presale for Ticketmaster, Live Nation and Total Rewards members, Caesars Entertainment's loyalty program, will be available from Thursday, Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. PT through 10 p.m. PT. The additional eight performances going on sale are: April 2017: 12, 14, 15, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28.

A limited number of tickets and VIP packages are available for the following previously-announced 18 performances: March 2017: 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 15, 17, 18; June 2017: 14, 16, 17, 21, 23, 24, 28, 30; July 2017: 1

General ticket prices begin at $55, plus applicable tax and fees, and VIP packages and Meet & Greets will also be available. All shows begin at 9 p.m. For more information on the show and Meet & Greets, visit backstreetboys.com. Tickets and VIP Packages are on sale at Ticketmaster.com/backstreetboys.

For 22 years the Backstreet Boys, one of the most successful groups in music history, has continually delivered the finest pop music one has to offer, making them one of pop's most influential performers. With countless #1s, record-setting tours, countless awards and worldwide sales in excess of 130 million, BSB has been recognized as the best-selling boy band in history. In 2013, BSB celebrated their 20th Anniversary with the release of the album In A World Like This, which saw the group receive a star on the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame, perform for the President of the United States, and make an unforgettable appearance in the Seth Rogen hit film "This Is The End." Due to the overwhelming demand, the In A World Like This world tour was extended multiple times, amounting to what became the group's biggest tour in over 10 years. BSB are currently in the studio working on their next album. For more information, visit www.backstreetboys.com.

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation & House of Blues Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management. Live Nation Las Vegas brings world-famous artists to many of the city's premiere concert venues including The AXIS at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, T-Mobile Arena, Mandalay Bay Events Center, MGM Grand Garden Arena, Park Theater at Monte Carlo, The Foundry at SLS Las Vegas, Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms, Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, House of Blues and more. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com. Find Live Nation Las Vegas on Facebook, Instagram and follow us on Twitter.

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is the centerpiece of the famed Las Vegas Strip, with 2,500 beautifully designed guest rooms and suites showcasing some of the best views in town, along with endless options of unparalleled shopping, distinguished dining, popular entertainment and a bustling nightlife. A bright, bold addition to the resort's portfolio, the new Ultra Hip Rooms feature contemporary elegance and luxury bedding. Planet Hollywood encompasses more than 100,000 square-feet of gaming, several lounges, ten restaurants including Gordon Ramsay BurGR, KOI, Strip House, the award-winning Spice Market Buffet and LA's Pink's Hot Dogs, an intimate wedding chapel and the Planet Hollywood Spa by Mandara. Home to the first pop music residency in Las Vegas, The AXIS showcases resident headliners Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Lionel Richie and the Backstreet Boys (opening March 2017). The property is encircled by Miracle Mile Shops with more than 170 specialty stores and restaurants. For more information, please visit planethollywoodresort.com. Find Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Facebook and follow on Twitter and Instagram.

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