1. Backgrounder
BLUE MAN GROUP
Blue Man Group is a creative organization founded by Chris Wink, Matt Goldman and Phil
Stanton. Blue Man Group is best known for its widely popular theatrical shows and concerts that combine
music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The blissful
party atmosphere created at the live events has become the trademark of a Blue Man Group experience.
All of the organization's appearances star a trio of performers called Blue Men, who appear to have blue
skin and no voice, hair, or ears. Because of the success of Blue Man Group, a parent company called Blue
Man Productions was created, which produces all the Blue Man Group shows in the world.
Formed in 1987 by Goldman, Stanton, and Wink, The Blue Man Group played around Manhattan
in such venues as Central Park and the Performing Garage. In 1999, the group released their first audio
recording, appropriately titled Audio. Although it contained some of the music from their stage
productions, it was less of a soundtrack and more a collection of full-length instrumentals that featured
new instruments. In 2002, the group participated in Moby's Area2 tour, giving a more rock-oriented
performance than in the theatrical shows. Blue Man Group launched its second tour, the "How to Be a
Megastar Tour 2.0", on September 26, 2006. In 2009, Blue Man Group began performing for the first
time at sea on Norwegian Cruise Line's ship, the Norwegian EPIC. The original trio will star in a Blue
Man Group IMAX 3D feature film. The film, titled Blue Man Group: Mind Blast, will be directed by
David Russo, and will be released by National Geographic Entertainment. The film should arrive in
theaters in 2011.
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2. Currently, Blue Man Group theatrical shows can be seen in New York, Boston, Chicago, Las
Vegas, Orlando, Berlin, and Zurich. As the company grows, it remains true to its vision of providing
exciting experiences in a variety of media, appealing to a broad range of age groups and cultural
background.
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3. Fact Sheet
BLUE MAN GROUP
Blue Man Group is a creative organization founded in 1987 by Chris Wink, Matt Goldman and Phil
Stanton in Manhattan.
The theatrical shows and concerts combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a
totally unique form of entertainment.
The organization's visual productions are centered on a trio of anonymous mute performers, called
Blue Men, who appear in black clothing and blue grease paint over latex bald caps with no voice,
hair, or ears, and play a mixture of idiosyncratic, often percussive, instruments.
Blue Men are performers of either gender who meet specific physical requirements (athletic build,
height between 5'10'' - 6'1''), specific performing talents (percussion, acting, non-verbal
communication), and certain personality traits (openness, charisma, willingness to collaborate),
among other qualifications.
Early in the history of the group, the members would speak with audiences after the show while
still in makeup, answering questions, signing autographs, and talking about the show. Eventually,
however, it was decided that cast members would stay in character at all times while in makeup,
meaning after shows they would still not speak to audience members, and the only "autograph"
they would sign would be a smudge of blue paint.
Because of the success of Blue Man Group, a parent company called Blue Man Productions was
created, which produces all the Blue Man Group shows in the world.
Blue Man Group's current theatrical productions.
UNITED STATES
"Tubes/Rewired" in New York at the Astor Place Theatre (1991 - present)
"Tubes/Rewired" in Boston at the Charles Playhouse (1995 - present)
"Tubes/Rewired" in Chicago at the Briar Street Theatre (1997 - present)
"Bluephoria/Live at The Venetian - Las Vegas” (2005 - present)
Orlando at the Sharp Aquos Theatre at Universal Orlando Resort (2007 - present)
U.S. National Tour (2010 - present)
INTERNATIONAL
Berlin at the Bluemax Theatre. Germany (2006 – present)
Tokyo at the Roppongi Blue Man Theatre. Japan (2010 – present)
Norwegian Epic. Norwegian Cruise Line (2010 – present)
Music and Entertainment.
In 1999, the group released their first audio recording, appropriately titled Audio.
In 2002, the group participated in Moby’s Area2 tour.
In 2006, Blue Man Group launched its second tour, “How to Be a Megastar Tour 2.0”.
In 2011, the original trio will star in a Blue Man Group IMAX 3D feature film titled Blue Man
Group: Mind Blast.
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4. Awards and Nominations.
1992 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience (winner)
1999 Grammy Award for Audio (nominee)
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5. Patrick Wolfe
6200 Dunlieth Place
Orlando, FL 32333
April 16, 2011
Mr. Brett Berg
Director of Booking Affairs
Pensacola Civic Center
205 E Gregory Street
Pensacola, FL 32533
Dear Mr. Berg,
On behalf of The Blue Man Group, I would like to inform you that we will be putting together Gulf Coast
fundraising tour to assist communities hurt by the oil spill. We would like to include Pensacola Civic
Center as one of our destinations if you would be willing to accommodate us. We will be performing for
cost only and all other proceeds would be for charity.
If you are interested in being a part of this tour, please contact me immediately. Thank you for your
time.
Sincerely,
Patrick Wolfe
Director of Public Relations
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6. PRESS RELEASE
Blue Man Group
Contacts- Patrick Wolfe
(850)292-7689
pdw12@students.uwf.edu
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Blue Man Group Declares This Year’s Tour Dates.
ORLANDO, Fla. April 20, 2011. The world famous Blue Man Group has officially
announced its 2011 US National Tour dates starting with the Orlando Convention
Center on May 25. The bizarre performing group will be showing off its cobalt
blue appearance, exhilarating live music and outrageous comedic antics.
Blue Man Group plans to tour over thirty cities in the United States and
Canada. Tickets can be purchased online at www.blueman.com or by calling your
local ticket vendor offices.
Blue Man Group is best known for its widely popular theatrical shows and
concerts that combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a
totally unique form of entertainment. It is a creative organization dedicated to
creating excitement-generating experiences for our audience and ourselves.
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7. BROADCAST PRESS RELEASE
Blue Man Group
Contacts- Patrick Wolfe
(850)292-7689
pdw12@students.uwf.edu
Time: 15
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Blue Man Group Declares This Year’s Tour Dates.
ORLANDO, Fla. April 20, 2011. The world famous Blue Man Group has officially
announced its 2011 US National Tour dates starting with the Orlando Convention
Center on May 25. Visit the Blue Man Group website at www.blueman.com or
check your local ticket office. Tickets are on sale now.
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