Blue Man Group NYC Reviews and Tickets

82%

(1527 Reviews)

Positive

90%

Mixed

Negative

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 (1,527)

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.

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

Disappointing

See it if Not recommended at any time.

Don't see it if You do not like loud music and to get wet.

Overrated, Clever

See it if You are looking for a fun, carefree night.

Don't see it if A bit dated and kind of creepy.

100

Clever, Enchanting, Absorbing

See it if You like the color blue.

Don't see it if You hate the color blue.

100

Resonant, Quirky, Great staging, Clever, Absorbing

See it if You will enjoy this if you like different forms of shows. Entertaining. Grandkids loved.

Don't see it if You don’t like loud shows Or like more of a story.

Entertaining, Enchanting, Delightful, Clever, Absorbing

See it if You have joy in your heart, rhythm in your soul, and a sense of humor. What a thoroughly enjoyable experience!

Don't see it if You are searching for a plot driven play. This show is a physical experience that reaches you at a gut level.

Hilarious, Entertaining, Delightful, Enchanting, Clever

See it if Like physical comedy, music and drumming.

Don't see it if Easily grossed out. Get annoyed by performers not talking in a show and just being physical.

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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