Blue Man Group

I’ve seen the BMG advertised so often and finally decided my hubby and I should check it out (Dec 2015).
I’m not really sure what I was expecting, but the best way I can summarize my feelings is to say that it was nothing short of «trippy.» (I’m honestly not qualified to say what it feels like to be on drugs, but the dizziness and confusion I had throughout the show is what I now imagine it must feel like.)
Yes — the blue men truly do have marshmallow catching talent, yes — the words on the scrolling screens were hysterical and I loved that interactive part of it.
But no — it was not fun to be in a room with lots of disgusting looking pipes everywhere, no — not fun to watch the same repetitive patterns over and over (there’s only so many times it’s funny when the 3^rd blue man tries to cause trouble). No – it was not fun to be part of a show that had no transitions or methods to the program at all (or at least as it seemed to me). And no — it was not fun to be in a place where the music was way too loud for everyone’s own good.
Maybe I’m a party pooper and maybe I’m not. But this was ABSOLUTELY NOT worth even the cheapest ticket I could find ($ 54). Save your money and go out to dinner instead. I’m telling you.
This is a very overrated show that needs to revamp to become memorable, not miserable (a little harsh, but needs to be said).

I was so looking forward to the show but must say that it did not live up to the hype! There was far too much time spent on oversized «tablets» and a lot of time with the Blue Men staring around. I expected much more entertainment value. I found the content, much of the show, to be very immature. I would recommend taking your kids to the show if they are in the 10 – 16 age group. however if you are with a group of adults, I would save the money and go grab an Italian pizza and some beer

Came to see the show for my friends birthday. They did not talk the entire show and it was one of the best shows I been to. From the start to the end I was entertained. They engaged the audience throughout the show. Great show for all ages. A must see!

This theatrical experience is so much fun! They claim to put on a show that is joyful and uplifting and that’s exactly what you get. Great music (percussion has always been one of my favorites), funny skits and audience participation-​what more can you ask for? I’ve always wanted to go and so glad we did. It’s an evening’s entertainment that is worth every penny. I also appreciate that it’s not dummied down and you need to pay attention.

Very very cool. It was my 2^nd time seeing them in Chicago & it was wonderful! Sit in the middle for the best seat in the house.

I can’t believe I have never reviewed this show. This theatrical experience is incredible. From the beginning to the end of the show there is so much interaction between the performers and the audience. Each «skit» has a meaning behind it, so you really need to pay attention.
The music is great. Some people will say it’s to loud, however, it really adds to the show. Since I’ve been to the show several times, I would highly recommend to sit in the center of the small theater.
Highly recommended show — go see it.

Was definitely a cool experience, but we paid for poncho seats but never got splattered or anything. So that was a bummer. But still an overall great show!

What a fun date night! I was so impressed with how interactive the group was. Everyone on the audience felt as if they were part of the show! I also must say for how diverse in age the audience was everyone was fully participating and engaged. If you are looking for a fun family oriented or entertaining date night go see these guys!

Amazing experience. Front rows are great. Poncho’s were provided (just in case)!
Excellent for young kids — my 9-​yr old loved every minute of it. He had a great time.
Great photo ops after the show too!!!

Had such a great experience at the show. Family had a blast! They especially were cracking up when I got pulled up on stage. Great audience participation!
Entertaining the whole time
Highly recommend to everyone to at least see this in your lifetime at once

The world-​famous Blue Man Group has a long-​standing show in Chicago. Sat in the splash zone and rocked ponchos which was fun even before the show. They did more humor than I expected but the music sections were still really good. I think the best thing about the show though is how kid-​friendly it is. The run time (~90 minutes) is good for kids’ attention span but also compared to walking around a museum, sitting through a baseball game or taking in an expensive theater show or risqué second city show, BMG fits a nice little niche for families and tourists with kids. Tons of great restaurants in the neighborhood and unbelievably easy access to the L from the theater.
Side note, I asked the usher for ear plugs and he gave me some. I wore them and could hear everything really well still. I could see the potential for it being loud without plugs, especially if you sit in the first few rows like we did.

Highly creative! Interactive and intimate theater. Lots of kids. They have their own parking lot which we didn’t use but I noticed lots of other patrons parked there. There is no other show exactly like it. The blue guys are amazing and obviously very talented — they need to be or they would mess up some of the acts requiring precision moves. I don’t want to ruin it for those who haven’t seen it, and so I will leave it at that. Bonus tip – Do not leave right afterward – stick around for a photo op after the show.
We went on a week night with tickets through a discount vendor. Call me el-​cheapo but I never pay full price for a show. Our seats were off to the side a bit and we definitely felt it. Most of the action took place in the center aisle. But no worries, it was still a good time and I still had extra cash in my pocket for a nightie-​nightcap at a restaurant nearby.

I am ashamed to live in Chicago and am just now getting to see this show. It was nothing short of great!
For starters, the theatre is located in a central location with parking either next to it for ten bucks or there is metered street parking available, which requires payment until ten.
When inside the theatre, you are immediately introduced to the craziness and eccentric spirit that is to come — piping and tubing everywhere with weird water workings. There is also a bar for preshow libations and an area where you can buy souvenirs.
Inside you meet the crowd that you will sit a part of and take this musical journey with. The first 5 rows across the theatre have the risk of you getting wet with paint, so plastic ponchos are provided. Funny sayings are scrolled across the sign before you start and once the show starts, phones are not allowed.
The show is epic. Great live alternative band! Tons of audience interaction. The comedic level is great. And you really get to see how talented the men behind the Blue Man paint are. They are definitely artists that are skilled at what they to. Paint is everywhere! All kinds of tubing and piping and props are used to create music!!! A giant rave breaks out at a certain point and you surf giant inflated balls across the crowd!
I plan on going more and the next time I attend, I will take my 5 year old niece. Yes, even families can go and enjoy it! Take the kids and go jump into this great experience!!!

Great show. Funny and it interacts with the audience. I would definitely go again!
Take kids, take parents, take anyone who wants to have a great night.

Ok, seriously this is a great performance. I must have seen this performance over the years about 6x.
These guys are hilarious and they interact great with the audience. I would say that about 85% of the time you can’t stop laughing, while the other 15% they keep you in shock. Seating is great wherever you sit, so no need to panic. It does not pay to be right in the first section. 10 rows up, is perfect.
Parking is interesting in this area. They have self park that is $ 15, and you are in a parking lot like in a can of sardines. Getting in is no problem, but getting out is a bit interesting because you have to wait for everyone to exit the show before they can move their cars that are blocking you.
Highly recommend this if you are contemplating buying tickets.

Very entertaining show, for people of all ages! It’s a nice mix of art, technology, and music; very engaging, and in the two hours we were not bored at all.
I got ½ price tickets through work, and I know friends gave gotten deals online, so definitely shop around. Also, the parking lot is $ 15, but we arrived early and secured a spot right across the street, paying only $ 4 for two hours.
This venue is perfect because the theater is smaller, so you can see well from any seat. (I wouldn’t recommend the balcony, though, because those people seemed disconnected.) We were toward the middle, which was perfect. I was also careful to choose seats farther back, after hearing about the front rows… and not wanting to partake. Everyone in the first few rows had on the plastic ponchos that they provide, yet no one at this show got wet.
They engage the audience very well. Fun times, and we would go again!

My boyfriend took me here for my birthday as a surprise present. I had so much fun. There are a lot if things going on in this show but they all worked together. The show is very modern in the sense if them using technology to entertain us. I also think the show used the audience participation very well and it made for funny show. I heard each Blue Man Group how is different, so I look forward to seeing another one.

Blue Man Group is quite the novelty. I love the concept and I love the audience interaction, but I find the shows to be very similar in content. If you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all.
This particular Chicago venue is quite small allowing for a much more intimate feel. We had front row seats which made the experience for me much better as well as much more intense. At one point, I thought I’d have an anxiety attack while doing a stare-​down with the blue guy. If you’re into that… you’ll love it. Moments like these make the show stand out.
I also enjoyed the picture ops at the end. Gives it a nice touch that I didn’t get to experience in Orlando or in Miami’s traveling show at the American Airlines Arena.
Overall it’s a good show, if you can snag a good deal, go for it!

He searched high and low for tickets to something dancey and then consulted my BFF about Blue Man Group. They were both right — I loved it!
You might get splashed while sitting in the first few rows, but they provide a poncho for you to wear. Aside from maybe a few sprinkles of water, we both stayed clean and dry.
We had amazing seats, but it appeared there wasn’t a «bad» seat in the house. Kudos to Briar Street Theater for that.
Blue Man Group is must-​do entertainment for locals and tourists. The show is artsy, unique, and simply captivating.
There’s a really good Indian restaurant nearby that is also BYOB. I’ll be damned though, I can’t remember the name of the place.

I went to Blue Man Group a few years back. I had been wanting to see them for a while, so I was pretty excited when we went. I had no idea what to expect! Overall, I thought it was really entertaining — there really hasn’t been anything I have gone to that quite compares to it. Great music, entertaining, funny, and a lot of crowd interaction. You never really know what is coming next. I would say it is a bit bizarre, but in a good way. Very artsy and different.
The only thing I didn’t like was how the Blue Men would walk through the crowds and get in peoples faces. They are kind of creepy… and I was just hoping a praying they wouldn’t pick me to go on stage (luckily they didn’t). They don’t take volunteers… they just choose you.
Besides that, I thought it was a great show!