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Guide to the show "Blue Man Group"


Sections:	Introduction
	Main characters
	Story outline
	Music
	Suitability
	Further information
	Links

INTRODUCTION

This page is a brief guide to the performance art production "Blue Man Group".

Blue Man Group is a US-based arts collective. It has been performing in the US since 1991.

It is not currently performing in the West End (previously it was on at the New London Theatre, Drury Lane, London).

MAIN CHARACTERS

Three bald men painted blue, plus a live band.
Members of the audience may also be invited to take part ...

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STORY OUTLINE

Alastair Muir (c) Stage Entertainment Ltd./BMG

There is no story - it is a series of musical/visual performances.

Recipe:
- Take some marshmallows, jelly, Rice Krispies and cakes
- Add drumming, live rock music and a bit of Gregorian chant
- Add paint, lights, text, animation, paper and shaving foam
- Add audience participation, a live video camera and some technological wizardry
Mix together and enjoy and evening of non-stop fun and stimulation of your senses!

Blue Man Group - The Complex Rock Tour - Live [2003] (DVD)
Studio: Warner Music Vision
Date: August 2004

MUSIC

The first Blue Man Group album was "Audio". This was followed by "The Complex".

The Complex [Enhanced] (CD)
Artist: Blue Man Group
Label: Elektra
Date: November 2005

Audio (CD)
Artist: Blue Man Group
Label: Virgin America
Date: November 2005

SUITABILITY

English: If you are not a native English speaker you can enjoy this show: there's lots of action, but not many words
Age: The main audience for this show is young adults (eg: ages 18-40)
Warnings: There is strobe lighting during the performance. Note that there is no break during the performance (1 hour 45 minutes).
Music: Much of the music is percussion-based, with electric guitar

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FURTHER INFORMATION

For details of places in the world where you can see the show, see: http://www.blueman.com

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LINKS

British theatre: Life/Entertainment/Theatre
British music: Britain/Music
Events in the UK: Ideas/Events

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