BLUE MAN GROUP OPENING IN JUNE 2007
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-- its 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.
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