Bluephoria:
The
Blue
Man Group

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Everyone seems to
have heard of The Blue Man Group, yet many are uncertain what exactly
it is that they do.
The Blue Man Group might be best remembered from their TV commercials
for Pentium computers or apple iPods, as their appearance is quite
striking.
Dressed in black pants and turtle necks, with every inch of exposed
skin (including their bald heads) covered in blue paint, the members
of the Blue Man Group resemble some sort of curious crazy blue
mutants.
Their latest production Bluephoria (playing at the Venetian) is the
perfect opportunity to enjoy The Blue Man Shows unusual and unique
brand of entertainment.
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While they are
musicians, it's a bit difficult to call them a “band” as none of the
Blue Men speak in public, let alone sing. Rather, they play bizarre,
custom-built instruments crafted from materials like PVC pipes and
breakfast cereal. The range of sounds they're able to make with these
inventions is extraordinary impressive – keep your ears open for
covers of classic rock songs!
The Blue Men are also artists, but instead of sculpting with clay they
create their masterpieces using marshmallows. While most painters
would use a brush, the Blue Men decorate canvases by shooting
paintballs from their mouths or with the splatter from their drumming.
A slight warning to those who tend to dress their best for a night out
in Vegas – you might want to avoid sitting in the first few rows!
During certain parts of the show gooey substances like paint and food
get tossed around, and those sitting close to the front are in the
spray zone. It's a fun place to be if you want to feel like part of
the show, and ponchos are handed out before the antics begin to help
protect your clothes. There's plenty of audience participation, so
even if you don't get smeared with banana you still might end up
wrapped in paper or pulled on stage.
The Blue Man Group's style often defies description, and seeing their
show is an experience to be remembered. You'll have a blast at
Bluephoria, and compared to many other shows on the Strip, tickets are
quite reasonably priced.
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