
Blue Man Group bills itself as the “enemy of monotony, remedy for boredom, promoter of overjoy and elation.” While these sound hyperbolic, they are also quite true. The show, which touched down at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday night, is a refreshing piece of alternative theatre that blends wordless situational comedy and vaudeville with splashes of paint and percussion.
This is a show that especially rewards purchasers of orchestra seats in front of the balcony; some of the more magical interactive elements simply don’t travel underneath the overhang. Most of the patrons at opening night didn’t seem to mind, although a few announced intentions of getting closer seats for the next time.
Basil Considine
Basil was named one of Musical America's 30 Professionals of the Year in 2017.
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