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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 2, 2026Miami-Dade

Menudo announces 50th anniversary reunion tour featuring seven former members

The Latin boy band Menudo will embark on a six-day reunion tour this fall to celebrate their 50th anniversary. The tour features a lineup of seven former members selected by brand owner Paul Tarnopol and includes stops in the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico.

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Why It Matters

The tour marks a significant cultural milestone for the group, which served as a launching pad for artists like Ricky Martin and influenced the international growth of Latin music.

Key Facts

  • The Menudo 50th anniversary tour will consist of six shows.
  • The tour begins Oct. 10 in Los Angeles and concludes Dec. 12 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • The seven-member lineup includes Rene Farrait, Roy Rossello, Raymond Acevedo, Sergio Gonzales, Ralphy Rodriguez, Ruben Gomez, and Robert Avellanet.
  • The Menudo brand is currently owned by businessperson Paul Tarnopol.
  • The group was originally established in Puerto Rico in the late 1970s.
  • The band historically replaced members when they turned 16 to maintain a youthful image.
  • Over 40 performers were part of the group across its five-decade history.
  • The last Menudo studio album was released in 1996.
  • The production will feature motorcycles as a reference to the 1981 single 'Súbete A Mi Moto'.

Who's Mentioned

locationRosemont Theatre“Tour venue in Chicago”locationCoca-Cola Music Hall“Tour venue in San Juan, Puerto Rico”locationUnited Palace“Tour venue in New York”personDraco Rosa“Former member”organizationMenudo“Latino boy band celebrating 50th anniversary”locationYouTube Theater“Tour venue in Los Angeles”locationHard Rock Live“Tour venue in Hollywood, Florida”personPaul Tarnopol“Businessperson who acquired the Menudo brand name”locationMetropolitan Theatre“Tour venue in Mexico City”personRicky Martin“Former member”