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One thing is certain about a Blue Man Group show: It’s not the kind of perfor- mance where you’re likely to nod o;. It’s loud. It’s charged with energy. And there’s a poncho section. You read that right: a poncho section. If you’re seated up front, you just might need protection from the paint or the cereal that comes flying o; the stage. ;e Blue Man Group—in case you’ve been living in a giant PVC pipe for the past decade— combines drama, comedy, music, science, tech- nology and audience participation to entertain, amuse and o;er social commentary. It’s like vaudeville meets a rock concert or, if you must, modern, multimedia per- formance art, in which the players—three actors painted blue and dressed in black—use music, video, light, noise, paint, food and percussion (yes, one instrument is made of PVC pipes) to create a rousing and interactive show. The three Blue Men, whose show at Boston’s Charles Playhouse is backed by a three-piece band, never speak. But their music, expressive eyes and great comic timing tell stories that keep the audi- ence engaged. A recent addition to the Boston show includes commentary on technology. Surely, you’ve seen part of this situation: A group of people is in the same space—an In- ternet café—and everyone is communicating with other people by phone, e-mail or text. Everyone is connected, but not to the people who are physically present. It makes sense: The Blue Man Group shows are meant to con- nect strangers to one another, and to help you connect with your own sense of curiosity. Of course, the show is also just plain fun— otherwise it wouldn’t be so successful. The Blue Man Group shows are meant o connect strangers to ne another.
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