Blue Man Group Turning an event into a celebration
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Blue Man Group
Blue Man Group with it’s on going shows in nine different international cities, 700 employees and a cumulative audience of 12 million plus and counting is certainly not hurting for press. In fact, after running at the Briar Street Theater since 1997, Blue Man Group is still selling out midweek performances. The show, which is self described, “modern vaudeville” combines technological elements like projected animation and LED screens, old-fashioned comedy and magic routines, as well as music made with tubes. And of course, all of this is presented by three hairless, earless Blue Men, or rather one Blue Man, played by three actors.
The three race-less men wander around the audience, exploring new the world around them as if they’ve never seen it before, staring into the eyes of their audience members trying to find a connection. The show, which is an entertainment extravaganza, and builds to a totally 90’s party atmosphere, is an exploration of how people communicate and relate in a world of mass media, information overload and cyber saturation. Blue Man Group is reputed to be a spectacle and not much else by some, when in fact, the show’s substance is thoughtful, solemn and at times very angry. The rave environment that the event turns into is not just about having a good time, it’s about people connecting on a primal level. By eliminating a narrative, Blue Man Group has created a performance that is entirely about a personal connection with their audience, from start to finish.
Most people are already familiar with Blue Man Group, even if they haven’t seen the show. Their act has been featured in newspapers and magazines, as well as heavy hitting daytime and late night talk shows. The technical proficiency of the actors is noted by the masses, and rightly so. The work that goes into the performance of this show is powerful, clean and honest.