Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough Hits the Stage at The Barbershop Cuts &
Cocktails at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Welcomes 52nd Birthday
Dorough surprised fans with global hit “I Want It That Way” ahead of
Backstreet Boys’ shows at the Sphere this weekend for the band’s “Into The Millennium” residency.
Backstreet Boys fans were in for an unforgettable night tonight at The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Ahead of the band’s buzzed-about shows at Sphere Las Vegas this weekend, band member Howie Dorough surprised the crowd with an impromptu performance as part of his birthday celebration – he welcomed turning 52 at the stroke of midnight on August 22. Dorough has a lot to celebrate – the band just announced the extension of their massively successful ‘Into The Millennium’ Las Vegas residency into 2026.
Joined by his wife, Leigh Boniello, and a group of several friends, Dorough was presented with sparklers as the band, The Regulators, led the bar in singing “Happy Birthday.” The Backstreet Army, the band’s ardent fans, were out in force and received a massive surprise when Dorough joined on stage to sing the band’s iconic hit, “I Want It That Way.” Guests sang along word-for-word while the Dorough soaked in the love from fans who had no idea the global superstar would be making an appearance.
The Regulators, the powerhouse band with members who have performed with acts including Lifehouse and Savage Garden, features guitarist Ben Carey, vocalist and bassist Bryce Soderberg and drummer Al Serrato. Together with Dorough, they turned the night into a full-scale celebration.
Before heading inside, Dorough honored the Barbershop tradition of sitting in the barber’s chair of the popular men’s grooming salon, which serves as the entrance to the hidden bar. Throughout the night, Dorough could be seen smiling from ear to ear.
Known for its swanky speakeasy vibe and nightly live rock, The Barbershop has become a magnet for surprise performances. Stars like Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Sir Rod Stewart, Machine Gun Kelly, Sammy Hagar and Zac Brown have all made impromptu appearances at the intimate venue.
Catch more moments from the night on Instagram at @thebarbershoplv.