The Blue Man Group at last!
I have been hearing about the Blue Man Group for so long, I finally got the chance to catch the show! Some years back, the group had even bought some of my travel bottles which I was selling on Amazon. At that time, I had decided that one day I should go find out what they do. And that day came this past Sunday.
I didn’t know what to expect having never done any research on the group. Well, it’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. In short, for those in a hurry, it’s a loud and live entertaining lighting and sound performance. But beware, this is really the short of it. Be ready for the unexpected!
Blue Man Group Opening
At the very beginning, the Blue Man Group (3 blue faces) seems like three lost souls from another planet trying to figure out where they’ve just landed. The space itself is rather grim, bunch of screens and not much happening.
As they move around trying the various apparatus, the show takes speed and they soon have the public interest high, literally sitting on the edge of their seats.
Skilled Performers
These are genuine artists. They’re performing mimes from the beginning to the end to an engrossed and laughing crowd. They excel at beating a drum and hitting a xylophone and absorb spectators in a fast-paced action.
The definite clincher is their ability to engage audience participation. And they do so all throughout the show.
There were two kids, 10 or 12, in the row just in front of me on my right. They were electrified. I can attest they enjoyed the production from start to finish. And, they were not alone, energy and enthusiasm were filling the room. I’ll give you a hint: The cleaners do have some work to do in between presentations for sure!
Since when has the Blue Man Group been on the road?
The Blue Man Group originated in Manhattan by three friends in 1987 and started public appearance just after the fall of the Berlin wall in 1989. The Group has performed not only throughout the United States but also all over the world in Germany, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, The Philippines, China, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Chili, Argentina, Russia and Canada. They were bought by Le Cirque du Soleil in 2017.
Last points
The show lasts about one hour and forty minutes. As a side note, it takes them about 30 to 45 minutes to take off the blue make-up. Without a doubt, you’ve got to be an excellent drummer and actor to have the honor to be a Blue Man.
I highly recommend seeing the performance.
Sources:
Wikipedia: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Man_Group
The Café interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjbOs7F11Q8
Business Insider Reportage: https://www.businessinsider.com/blue-man-group-behind-the-scenes-new-york-city-2018-6