Blue Man Group Shows Start June 7th

[atricks]

Here is the official announcement:

09 November 2006
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT REVEALS THE NEW FACE OF ENTERTAINMENT

BLUE MAN GROUP OPENING IN JUNE 2007

ORLANDO, Fla. (Nov. 9, 2006) – Blue Man Group, the wildly successful live entertainment experience is coming to Universal Orlando Resort, opening June 2007.

The arrival of Blue Man Group – which will permanently occupy a newly created live performance venue accessible from both Universal CityWalk and Universal Studios – will add an entirely new dimension in live entertainment for Universal Orlando theme park guests and Florida residents.

The unique style of Blue Man entertainment has been experienced by more than 10 million people worldwide. They have entertained audiences of all ages with their live stage shows, their touring rock concert, television programming and albums.

And now, Blue Man Group will bring their live show to Universal Orlando Resort. The show will combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to create the blissful party atmosphere that is a Blue Man Group trademark.

“Universal Orlando constantly seeks out fresh, innovative entertainment experiences for its guests,” said Tom Williams, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for Universal Parks and Resorts. “Blue Man Group is a natural partner for us. Their presence at Universal Orlando will change the live entertainment landscape for all of Central Florida.”

“Universal Orlando goes above and beyond any theme park, creating cool, stimulating experiences for their guests. And people come to the park looking for a great time and knowing they are going to have their minds blown by top quality rides and entertainment-- it’s the perfect place for a Blue Man show,” said Blue Man Group Co-founder Chris Wink.

Blue Man Group will perform from a specially created theater at Universal Studios. The building once housed Nickelodeon Studios and is being re-designed as a 1,000-seat theater complete with its own box office. The Blue Man Group show is being custom-designed for Universal Orlando and will include elements of the group’s existing shows as well as newly created material.

Tickets for the new show go on sale immediately, with opening night set for June 7. Contact the Universal ticket line at 888-340-5476 or visit www.universalorlando.com for more information.

Blue Man Group applies its unique creative process to a wide variety of projects, including their wildly popular theatrical shows located in 7 cities worldwide, their touring rock concert “How To Be a Megastar 2.0,” and the recording of three albums; the Grammy nominated Audio, The Complex, which became the musical basis for The Complex Rock Tour, and Live At The Venetian ® ¬- Las Vegas, available exclusively on iTunes ©. Blue Man Group has also ventured into film and TV scoring (most recently the animated feature Robots), commercial campaigns (such as Intel), and television programs (like the recurring storyline in “Arrested Development”). As the company grows, it remains true to its vision of providing exciting experiences in a variety of media, which appeal to a broad range of age groups and cultural backgrounds.

The Universal Orlando Resort destination (www.universalorlando.com) includes two dramatically distinct and adjacent theme parks, the Universal Studios motion picture and television theme park and Islands of Adventure, Orlando's most thrilling and exhilarating theme park. Universal Orlando also includes CityWalk, a 30-acre dining, shopping, club and live-entertainment venue as well as premier on-site Loews hotels and world-class film and television production facilities.


Prices are (without universal ticket):

Adult
Afternoon: $45.00 - $55.00 + tax
Evening: $59.00 - $69.00 + tax

Child (Ages 3- 9)
Afternoon: $39.00 - $45.00 + tax
Evening: $49.00 - $59.00 + tax

There are other options too:

more at
http://www.universalorlando.com/bmg_overview.html

 

[ReallyFunMom]

Interesting. Seems expensive, maybe they will have annual passholder discounts at some point.

 

[kenban]

Someone please correct me if I am wrong but I believe those prices make this the cheapest Blue Man group show. Cheaper then both the other permanent shows and the touring shows. What I wonder is whats going to happen during the off season. I would think it would be harder to fill the theater every night.

 

[Laurabearz]

Blue Man Is a great show and that is a very reasonable price for tickets for it. I am happy to see them coming to US/IOA. It is a show worth seeing and an event all on it's own.

I just checked and BMG tickets are $59.00 all ages here... $49.00 for obstructed view... So at US/IOA they give a price break to the kids, AND offer a cheaper early show.

Good deal!

 

[agnes!]

We were at the Uni parks this past weekend. They were filming BlueManGroup all over the place...out at the globe(The guys were on top with harnesses keeping them in place), inside on one of the streets with a ricksha(I think), etc.

agnes!

 

[rangebob]

I'm wondering if I'm one of the first one to purchase. I just got my tickets for the first show June 8 at 6 pm. I will be in the Poncho section right up front center. This should be a different experience.

 

[Bobb-O]

Prices are (without universal ticket):
Adult
Afternoon: $45.00 - $55.00 + tax
Evening: $59.00 - $69.00 + tax

NYC prices: $74 evening floor

Las Vegas $121 evening show (orchestra or poncho) -

Chicago $59 - evening floor

So to answer question the Universal Orlando prices do not seem high and are same or less than elsewhere- possible exception of Chicago where it may be $10 less. I believe you do not need a park ticket to see BMG at USF - web site confirmed it - under FAQ - no park ticket needed.

 

[bekkiz]

This is fantastic. DH is a HUGE fan, and this may be the thing to convince him to take another trip next year or 2008!!

 

[Melisa1]

I can't wait to see them!

 

[2angelsinheaven]

Is the poncho section what I think it is? =o)

 

[momof3disneyholics]

I really want to see this show!

 

[AStamm]

DH left this thread up for me to see...he's a big Blue Man fan. Looks like I know what we'll be doing one evening during our two-week vacation this summer.

 

[GOOFYFREEK]

I've got 4 tickets to go see BMG next sunday in Jax, FL row 10. And they cost me $94 a peice. So I would say that is one heck of a deal. And I cant wait to travel to O-town and check out BMG on a regular basis.

P.S. 2 of those tickets are for sale if anyone needs some.

 

[Letsbgoofy]

I'm so glad I've been checking the boards. I just purchased tickets for our trip in June. DH wanted to see BMG in Vegas a few years ago, but we ended up doing Cirque instead. I don't think the price is high at all when compared to shows in Vegas and NYC, and even Cirque in DTD. I paid $117 for 2 seats, center row, 6 rows from the stage. A Broadway show is $125/seat for that area.

 

[drgnfly30]

I just bought tix for the July 3rd show... got first row (poncho section) center!!

 

[Letsbgoofy]

I just bought tix for the July 3rd show... got first row (poncho section) center!!

I chickened out and chose seats in section 1. I must be getting old!

 

[LOLA2]

I would like to go in October when we go down for HHN. Anyone know when they will have dates out for October?

 

[GOOFYFREEK]

Its going to be a permanent show. For I belive the next 5 years.

 

[LilyStar]

I would like to go in October when we go down for HHN. Anyone know when they will have dates out for October?

I believe that Universal plans on putting tickets on sale about 6 months out as a rule. So I would say those tickets would be on sale for Oct. around April. Expect a pretty heavy schedule for every month. They plan to be pretty aggressive. I'm sure you'll have several opportunities while you're there for HHN.

 

[lovetheparks]

I was so excited to hear they are coming to Universal. Got our tickets a couple weeks ago for June 9th (needed a Sat) and can't wait for DH to experience them. Not brave enough for the poncho section but we're in the 1st row outside of that.

I saw them in 2000 at the Luxor and WOW! I was hooked The pricing is VERY reasonable and I expect that it will rise in no time once they get the word out and solid bookings.