Boston.com reader F.M. from Amesbury commented that the Blue Man Group’s 1995 Boston show at the Charles Playhouse was simply amazing. She had a good time that night when she first attended the concert.
She remembered the music, the intensity, and the scene at the end where the paper rolls flow out of the back of the cinema and hit you like a wave. This is nearly thirty years later, and I can still clearly recall that night’s events.
More than thirty years after it started, the firm announced in mid-June that it would conclude its residency in Boston on July 6. The Boston show’s termination was not explained.
The Blue Man Group productions ended their January show in Chicago and their fall show in New York City. The Orlando show’s planned comeback in April 2025 was postponed when it was closed in 2021. Blue Man will keep doing business both abroad and in Las Vegas.
Being a member of Blue Man Group Boston has been an honor, and the Boston community has embraced our friendship since our 1995 debut at the Charles Playhouse. General Manager Jonathan Screnci stated in a press statement.
The program, which featured three bald, blue, and nonverbal actors, was well-known for its comedy, music, and inventive and interactive aspects.
As the group concludes its residency, Boston.com readers considered their best viewing experiences as well as the originality and inventiveness that set the show apart from others.
It’s simply something you can’t describe. It’s something you must do! According to Haverhill reader Julie N., there isn’t anything else like it.
The comedy, specifically laughing till it hurts, is what Michael B. from Roslindale stated he will miss the most.
My wife was embarrassed by how much I laughed, but it was worth it, he added.
Others praised the Blue Men’s powerful performances, whose skill and diligence were as evident as their blue-painted bodies.
Over the years, I saw the concert numerous times, and each time was a lot of fun. According to South Shore reader John, it was clear how hard they all worked to make every night memorable.
Readers say the event left a powerful mark in the city, whether it was through paint-splattering musical moments, silly pantomime, or the hijinks between the audience and the actors.
Readers describe their early impressions of Blue Man Group Boston and its enduring impact below.
The responses have undergone minor grammatical and clarity corrections.
What s your favorite memory from Blue Man Group Boston?
When I saw the Blue Man Group for the first and only time in Boston, I recall that a couple was picked on by the Blue Men for being late to the show. Additionally, I recall flinging toilet paper in a manner akin to a toilet paper fight! It was a lot of fun! After thirty years of laughter and fun, the Blue Man Group’s departure from Boston is quite sad.Revere, Francesco D.,
In middle school, my dad chaperoned a field trip when I watched Blue Man Group. To assist with some logistics, they had us transfer seats during the performance, but it turned out that they were playing a practical joke on us! We were put on TV and informed that we were attempting to depart early. I felt really privileged and had a great time sharing the surprise with my dad.Brookline and Claire
Whoa, thirty years! For almost a year, I played the lead in the Charles Playhouse production of A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline. At that time, we broke every previous attendance record for the theater. Blue Man Group moved in immediately after we closed. I was eager to obtain a ticket! If we were sat up front, we were cautioned not to dress nicely. The performance was amazing! It’s incredible to consider that their performance has been seen by more than 4.5 million people in New England. I recall being astounded by the live band’s musicianship, particularly that of the drummer. The marshmallow tosses were one of the most spectacular theatrical displays! I had wonderful recollections of the water tricks and the adjustable tubes!Sandy M. Salem
Do you know someone who says they would detest going to the theater but has never been there? Get them moving! The expression on a novice’s face throughout a performance and their smile as they leave will be missed. Now go!Haverhill, Julie N.
I can’t decide which I will miss more, the music or the performance. Though not since the start of the pandemic, I have seen them several times in Boston. If I can get tickets, I must attend one final performance.Tewksbury, Wayne
I asked the actors that were in the foyer for their signatures after the show. Rather, they scribbled their lips on my software. So Blue Man, and so clever!Brookline, Chris S.
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Annie Jonas writes for Boston.com as a community writer. She used to work as a freelancer at the Financial Times and as a local editor at Patch.
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