Blue Man Group, the critically hailed theatrical phenomenon with an open run at Chicago’s Briar Street Theatre, will celebrate 25 years in Chicago with a variety of special offers available throughout the month of October including a celebratory birthday performance Thursday, Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. Guests of the birthday performance will enjoy a few surprises during the show that will coincide with the special milestone as well as receive a commemorative gift after the performance.
In addition to the birthday performance, Blue Man Group Chicago has partnered with Pretty Cool Ice Cream to launch a special “Captain’s Marshmallow Crunch” ice cream bar in celebration of Blue Man Group’s 25th anniversary. Available at all Pretty Cool Ice Cream locations through October 31, the cereal milk ice cream bar features a blue vanilla shell topped with mini marshmallows and blue sprinkles. Proceeds from every bar sold will benefit After School Matters, a non-profit organization that provides Chicago teens the opportunity to explore their passions and develop their talents through free after-school and summer programs across the city.
Blue Man Group fans can also take advantage of a specialty “Ka-BLUE-ie” cocktail in partnership with The Violet Hour. Available at The Violet Hour through the end of October, guests of The Violet Hour are invited to ask their server for the celebratory
off-the-menu cocktail made with Corazon Blanco Tequila, Giffard Cacao, Cap Corse Blanc, Dolin Genepy, Blue Pea Flower, Lavender, Citrus and Orange Bitters. Upon adding a magic citrus solution delivered alongside the cocktail, guests will watch the cocktail transform from a Blue Man blue hue to violet in celebration of the collaboration.
Since its debut at the Briar Street Theatre in 1997, Blue Man Group Chicago has
- Entertained more than 5 million people with more than 12,000 performances
- Thrown more than 120,000 marshmallows and 36,000 gum balls
- Used 48,400 cakes of makeup (in their own proprietary color, Blue Man Blue)
A dynamic combination of art, music, comedy and technology, Blue Man Group encourages audiences to reconnect with their inner (and outer) child in order to see the world through a new perspective. Three bald and blue men explore today’s cultural norms with wonder, poking fun at the audience’s collective quirks and reminding them how much they all have in common. The show is continually refreshed with new music, stories, custom instruments and state-of-the-art technology.
Blue Man Group Ticket Information:
Blue Man Group Chicago ticket prices start at $49. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.blueman.com/chicago. In celebration of Blue Man Group Chicago’s 25th anniversary, Illinois residents can receive 25 percent off select seats now through December 1, 2022 by visiting www.blueman.com/chicago/offers. A full show schedule and pricing can also be found at www.blueman.com/chicago.
About Blue Man Group
Blue Man Group is a global entertainment phenomenon, known for its award-winning theatrical productions, iconic characters and multiple creative explorations. Blue Man Group performances are euphoric celebrations of human connection through art, music, comedy and non-verbal communication. Since debuting at New York’s Astor Place Theatre in 1991, the live show has expanded to additional domestic residencies in Boston, Chicago, and Las Vegas, an international residency in Berlin, and multiple North American and World tours, reaching more than 50 million people worldwide. Blue Man Group is universally appealing to a broad range of age groups and cultural backgrounds, and continually injected with new music, fresh stories, custom instruments and sensory stimulating graphics. Blue Man Group is owned and operated by Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group. For more information, please visit www.blueman.com.