Menudo plans six-city 50th anniversary reunion tour

Menudo is staging a high-profile reunion to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a six-date fall tour that will feature a lineup of seven former members, including Draco Rosa and Ricky Meléndez, among others. The group, founded in Puerto Rico in the late 1970s, is known for its rotating membership policy, replacing members when they reach around 16 to maintain a perpetual youthful image and global appeal. Organizers say the tour will reflect the band’s enduring legacy and evolution across five decades, with performances planned across major U.S. cities and international stops, culminating in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The selected seven performers, chosen by brand manager Paul Tarnopol, include Rene Farrait, Roy Rosello, Raymond Acevedo, Sergio Gonzales, Ralphy Rodriguez, Ruben Gomez, and Robert Avellanet, and the group describes the production as delivering classic hits and distinctive visuals, including motorcycles referenced from their 1981 hit. The announcements emphasize Menudo’s role as a launching pad for global stars and its ongoing relevance to generations of fans who grew up with the band. Additional context from the coverage highlights the nostalgic appeal and the careful curation of a lineup intended to honor the band’s history while presenting it as a new-era revival, with dates spanning October to December this year.