Blue Bloods Alum Supports TV Partner at NKOTB Residency

Marisa Ramirez joins Donnie Wahlberg for New Kids on the Block show in Las Vegas

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Marisa Ramirez, who stars alongside Donnie Wahlberg in the Blue Bloods spin-off series Boston Blue, attended one of Wahlberg's New Kids on the Block residency shows in Las Vegas on Valentine's Day. The two co-stars shared a hug backstage, and Ramirez posted about the "best way to spend Valentine's Day" with her "mom's night out" at the NKOTB concert.

Why it matters

Ramirez and Wahlberg have a long history of working together on the hit CBS drama Blue Bloods, and their on-screen partnership has continued in the Boston Blue spin-off. This off-screen reunion shows the close relationship the two actors have developed over the years and hints at Ramirez's continued involvement in the Boston Blue series.

The details

Ramirez posted several photos and videos from the NKOTB concert, including a clip of her and Wahlberg sharing a hug backstage. Wahlberg also teased Ramirez's future appearances in Boston Blue, commenting "See you next week! #Daez" on Ramirez's post. The two co-stars have been working together since Blue Bloods, and Ramirez's character Maria Baez is expected to be featured "multiple times" in the first season of Boston Blue.

  • Marisa Ramirez attended the NKOTB residency show in Las Vegas on Saturday, February 14, 2026 (Valentine's Day).
  • Donnie Wahlberg has been a member of New Kids on the Block since the group's formation in 1984.

The players

Marisa Ramirez

An actress who stars as Detective Maria Baez in the Blue Bloods spin-off series Boston Blue, alongside her co-star Donnie Wahlberg.

Donnie Wahlberg

An actor who stars as Danny Reagan in the CBS drama Blue Bloods, and is also a member of the boy band New Kids on the Block.

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What they’re saying

“The best way to spend Valentine's Day! Mom's night out was just perfect. Warmed my heart to meet so many amazing blockheads. Thank you all for being so sweet.”

— Marisa Ramirez (Instagram)

“See you next week! #Daez”

— Donnie Wahlberg (Instagram)

What’s next

Wahlberg will continue his New Kids on the Block residency in Las Vegas, with upcoming shows scheduled for February, June, July, and October 2026. Ramirez is also expected to appear in multiple episodes of the second season of Boston Blue, the Blue Bloods spin-off series.

The takeaway

The off-screen reunion between Marisa Ramirez and Donnie Wahlberg highlights the close working relationship and friendship the two actors have developed over their years starring together on Blue Bloods and now Boston Blue. Fans can look forward to seeing more of their on-screen partnership as Ramirez continues to be featured in the Boston Blue spin-off series.