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When the Jonas Brothers land at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Nov. 29 for their JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown tour, they’ll be showing fans what happens when pop stars grow up and get better with age.
It’s easy to forget how fast they rose—three brothers from New Jersey (Kevin, 17; Joe, 15; and Nick, 12), signed by Columbia Records in 2005, dropped by the label in early 2007 and then catapulted into global fame after signing with Disney’s Hollywood Records that same year.
By 2008, “S.O.S.” and “Burnin’ Up” were anthems, and Camp Rock made them Disney Channel staples—entire scenes are burned into my memory, thanks to my kid’s obsession. They were inescapable, the kind of fame that makes teenagers scream their devotion at sold-out arenas. Then, as it always does, the noise faded. The band split in 2013, and each brother tried something new: Nick went solo; Joe fronted DNCE; Kevin stayed closer to home. Most pop groups never make it back from that.
But the Jonas Brothers did. Their 2019 reunion single,“Sucker,” didn’t just chart, it debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, the first chart-topper of the group’s career. The tour that followed sold out. Happiness Begins went platinum. Suddenly, they weren’t a throwback act; they were a pop band with a catalog deep enough to fill stadiums and a fan base that now included the people who grew up with them and the ones who discovered them later through streaming playlists.
The scope of that catalog is striking. As Nick Jonas noted while discussing the JONAS20 tour: “It’s amazing to think about all the different musical journeys we’ve been on, both as individuals but also as a collective over the years.”
The MGM Grand show is part of that trajectory. Expect the setlist to jump between eras: early favorites like “Year 3000” and “Lovebug,” the slick polish of “Sucker” and “Only Human,” maybe a few cuts from The Album and their latest, seventh studio album, Greetings From Your Hometown. There’s a sense of continuity now, a through line connecting their early work to where they are today. What sets the brothers apart from other pop acts is how they’ve managed to sound current without abandoning what made them compelling in the first place. The harmonies are still there, the melodic hooks intact, but the production has grown more sophisticated. And the appeal goes beyond sentimentality. Their chemistry onstage feels lived-in—part banter, part muscle memory, undeniable DNA. Their sound has grown, leaning more into groove and warmth than pure sugar rush.
For the 20th anniversary tour, the production (lights, screens, choreography) will undoubtedly deliver, but the heart of the show lies in three brothers who genuinely enjoy performing together, singing songs that resonate with them and their fans.
For casual visitors or devoted fans, the MGM Grand Garden Arena show offers something special: a band operating at full strength, drawing on two decades of experience while still pushing forward. The Jonas Brothers are actively building on their legacy, transforming what began as teen stardom into a craft that continues to resonate with fans.
MGM Grand, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29, starting at $59 plus tax and fee. mgmgrand.mgmresorts.com
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