My Mac Kid has been dying to see Blue Man Group since he was itty bitty! He's seen the billboards around town, the signs on top of cabs, the commercials and has been intrigued by these men with blue faces for a long time. So when I was offered the opportunity to check out the new content in the show, I immediately knew who my date would be!
We headed to the Briar Street Theatre on Halsted and from the moment we stepped into the lobby he was engaged. Blue Man Group is a fully immersive show, and that includes the lobby. Weird pipes and tubes hang from the ceiling. Contraptions on the walls shoot water. There's something interesting everywhere you look.
Once inside the theatre, my son could barely contain himself and every few minutes he'd ask "How much longer????" As the lights began to dim, he squealed "THANK YOU!" and gave me a big kiss. Yep, he was excited.
And the show did not disappoint. It was everything he was hoping for and more. From the drumming to the splattering paint to the giant beach balls, my son (and the whole audience) laughed and clapped and had a blast! My son especially loved the scene where one Blue Man caught marshmallow after marshmallow in his mouth. I thought my Mac Kid was going to fall out of his seat from laughing so hard.
Blue Man Group is a great show for date night or families and as Spring Break just started, I highly recommend it for a family outing this week. Tickets are available from $49-$99 and may be purchased at the Briar Street Theatre by calling the box office at (773) 348-4000; by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787; at all Ticketmaster ticket centers or via the Internet at http://www.ticketmaster.com/bluemangroup. For a full show schedule and ticket pricing, please visit www.blueman.com/chicago.
Spring Break audiences looking to make the most of their Chicago experience can take advantage of a variety of ticket packages that Blue Man Group has to offer.
Audience members looking to explore the city’s landmarks can enjoy special Blue Man Group packages with Skydeck Chicago, 360 Chicago (formerly the John Hancock Observatory) or Chicago Trolley and Double Decker Company. Upon purchasing a ticket for Blue Man Group, guests can receive a free ticket to visit Chicago’s Willis Tower Skydeck (where they can step out onto one of the building’s “Ledge” glass boxes) or 360 Chicago (for unparalleled views of Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan).
For a unique tour of the city, audience members who purchase Blue Man Group tickets can save 10 percent on single or three-day tour tickets with Chicago Trolley and Double Decker Company.
Those looking to grab a bite before or after a Blue Man Group show can take advantage of dinner packages with Drew’s on Halsted and Yoshi’s Café, both located steps away from the Briar Street Theatre. To book dinner-show packages, guests can call the Blue Man Group box office to buy their tickets and make their dinner reservation. At Drew’s on Halsted, guests will receive an appetizer, entrée, dessert and coffee or tea for $24.95. Yoshi’s Café offers a prix fixe dinner including an appetizer, main entrée and dessert for $24.95.
Blue Man Group Chicago is also working with Autism Speaks to host autism-friendly performances suitable for individuals and families affected by autism. Those performances are July 16 at 4PM and October 1 at 4PM. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit blueman.com/autismspeaks or call 1.800.blueman.
Disclosure: I was given 2 tickets to Blue Man Group to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.
