Blue Man Group NYC Reviews and Tickets

82%

(1581 Reviews)

Positive

90%

Mixed

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Members say

Entertaining, Clever, Funny, Delightful, Quirky

About the Show

A worldwide phenomenon where comedy, music, and paint collide in a circus of the imagination.

With origins in circus, Blue Man Group uses nonverbal performance paired with rhythm and drumming (and lots of paint), visuals, large and small scale audience participation, comedy, technology and marshmallows to create a high octane, colorful performance that is difficult to categorize.

The Blue Man Group has performed in 25 countries to rave reviews.

The show has been a staple of Off-Broadway for over 30 years. It opened at the Astor Place Theatre in 1991 and has played over 16,000 performances.

Member Reviews (1,581)

Entertaining, Delightful, Clever

See it if You want to see light moving entertainment. You can relax and watch excellent acting

Don't see it if You like plays that deal with issues in dramas

Fun, Quirky, Fluffy, Dated, Clever

See it if You can appreciate a truly original vision brought to life.

Don't see it if You require a lot of spoken or sing theatricality.

Quirky, Entertaining, Clever

See it if You are into music

Don't see it if You can't standout noises

Exquisite, Delightful, Enchanting, Clever

See it if Do you like experimental theater and live music.

Don't see it if You were looking for a storyline and don’t like loud drumming Read more

Absorbing

See it if you don't speak English and would like an experience

Don't see it if you expect a musical or play

Overrated, Indulgent, Ambitious, Disappointing, Dizzying

See it if You enjoy noise and Las Vegas style shows. These men are very talented at what they do.

Don't see it if You treasure your hearing.

Quirky, Masterful, Edgy, Clever

See it if you want a fun night out with no language barriers. This is entertaining for all the family.

Don't see it if you want to be mentally stimulated by a thought provoking play or musical.

Slow, Quirky, Disappointing

See it if You are looking for a family friendly show and your kids are easy to please. Choose the first 4 rows to be in the “splash zone”! (Ponchos )

Don't see it if You don’t like Loud noise, strobe lights, sensory overload. My kid struggled even with ear plugs.

Critic Reviews (3)

For a previous production

"The Blue Man Group retains a certain mystery, which is part of its appeal. It’s almost impossible to describe “Tubes” in a few sentences. It’s one of the only long-running hits that audiences will see for the first time without really knowing what to expect."
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For a previous production

"An electronic "zipper" with moving red letters sends messages of greetings to the audience, who begin to hoot and holler; some stamp their feet. Drumbeats, like rhythmic thunder, signal the beginning of you know not what, and this most extraordinary and inventive show explodes."
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For a previous production

"What is “Blue Man Group”? The simple answer is that it’s 90 minutes of non-stop fun. The more complicated answer is that it’s a kind of techno-psychedelic neo-vaudeville performance art that is also a satire of performance art. Percussion, painting, videos, eating and spitting out, mime and audience participation are all involved."
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Trailer

Creative team

Matt Goldman

Playwright

Chris Wink

Playwright and Composer

Phil Stanton

Playwright and Composer

Matt Goldman

Composer