Blue Man Group began in 1987 and is a show that combines experimental music, comedy and multimedia to share an experience that is completely unique.
Blue Man Group has roots in French mime shows and has been updated for audiences today. It runs deeper than simple jokes and music, the Blue Men represent innocences and even self-consciousness as they are always confused by the audience's reaction to the naiveté or their attempts to do "normal" behavior such as have an elegant dinner or teach people how they should behave in a rock concert. By being "blue," they challenge the concept of race and cultural norms. Though the show is hysterically funny, inventive instruments like the "drumbone" (an interactive instrument made from PVC piping) are wildly brilliant and they have become well-respected for their inventiveness.
I have seen the show five times in various cities and never grow tired of it. It has wild appeal to all people. It speaks to people because of the comedy, because of the innocence, the creativity, and because of the concept of "the outsider" (the Blue Men are outsiders as a group, yet even among them, their is often one who deters from how the other two are behaving). A fascinating and fun-filled show! I will end this review/recap with a quote projected on the stage before the show starts, one that I love very very much.
If you would like to establish a connection with people from another culture, it's always good to offer a few gifts as a gesture of friendship. But, an even better way to forge a lasting bond is by creating something together. Whether it's a meal, an art project or a spontaneous dance party, when you create with others, you create a connection that lasts a lifetime.
From "The Social Synapes" by Nora Epinephrine and Sarah Tonin
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