First-Ever Theatrical Tour Promises New Material and Classic Moments

MINNEAPOLISNETworks Presentations, LLC and Blue Man Productions are pleased to announce a new theatrical touring production will stop at Hennepin Theatre Trusts Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, June 15-24, 1012. Blue Man Group is presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust as part of its 2011/12 Broadway Across America-Minneapolis Season. Tickets are on sale now. For information or to purchase tickets, please visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org or call 1.800.982.2787.

Although Blue Man Group has toured previously with its Megastar arena rock show, this marks the first theatrical production to tour North America. The theatrical tour features classic Blue Man moments as well as brand new content. Blue Man Group on tour also features a new physical design centering around a proscenium-sized LED curtain and high-resolution screen creating an entirely new visual experience for Broadway houses across the nation.

The critically acclaimed Blue Man Group creates experiences that defy categorization. Blue Man Group is best known for multi-media performances that feature three bald and blue characters who take the audience on a journey that is funny, intelligent and visually stunning. A live band, whose haunting tribal rhythms help drive the show to its climax, accompanies the Blue Men.

Until now, we have never mounted a touring version of our theatrical production, says Blue Man Group co-founder Philip Stanton. The main reason for this is we needed to find a way to transform theatres of all shapes and sizes into spaces in which the Blue Man can intimately connect with the audience, where the audience can become engaged with the spirit of the show and of the Blue Man himself. We think we have finally figured it out, and an audience member in a theatre that seats 4,500 people or so will now be able to enjoy the same intimate experience that might be had in one of our smaller theatres. Our goal with this production, as with all of our productions, is to help audience members reconnect with their own sense of discovery, with their own sense of what is possible in their lives."

About Blue Man Group

Blue Man Group is best known for its wildly 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. Currently, Blue Man Group theatrical shows can be seen in New York, Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, Orlando, Berlin, Tokyo, and on tour throughout the U.S and Canada.

Audiences have multiple opportunities to discover Blue Man Group through the scope and variety of its creative projects, including:

Blue Man Groups headlining performance on the new Norwegian Epic by Norwegian Cruise Linethe Official Cruise Line of Blue Man Group

Blue Man Group family-focused educational projects, including a touring Childrens Museum exhibit, Making Waves

Blue Man Groups original music, including the Grammy-nominated Audio, as well as four additional albums, and numerous scoring projects for film, TV and commercials

Blue Man Groups multiple performances on popular television shows such as The Tonight Show, Ellen, and Regis & Kelly; and unique storylines in Scrubs and Arrested Development

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 backgrounds. Learn more at www.blueman.com.

TICKET INFORMATION

Individual tickets to Blue Man Group are on sale now and range in price from $35 to $80 (subject to change). Tickets may be purchased in person at the State Theatre Box Office (805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, 55402, no service fees), online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org, by calling Ticketmaster at 1.800.982.2787 or at a Ticketmaster Ticket Center. Prices depend on performance time and seating preference and include applicable facility fees. Additional charges may apply. Groups of 10 or more should call 612.373.5665 for information and reservations.

Performance dates for Blue Man Group are Friday, June 15 through Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Hennepin Theatre Trusts Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 55403).

Performance times are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m.

Sarah Johnson | Communications Manager

612.455.9527 | 612.455.9502 fx

Sarah.Johnson@HennepinTheatreTrust.org

615 Hennepin Avenue, Suite 140 | Minneapolis, MN | 55403

HennepinTheatreTrust.org

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