Officials Declare “Blue Man Group Day” Around the Country
Twenty-five years ago today, the first euphoric and historic Blue Man Group performance took place at the Astor Place Theatre in New York (Pictured: Blue Man Group get Keys to the Las Vegas Strip).
Blue Man Group Co-Founders Chris Wink, Phil Stanton and Matt Goldman
Today’s celebrations include:
Blue Man Group Day:
Iconic locations around the country home to Blue Man Group’s permanent theatrical productions have all declared Nov. 17, 2016 as “Blue Man Group Day”:
- The State of New York (Certificate of Recognition)
- New York City
- Clark County, Nevada
- The City of Las Vegas
- The State of Nevada (Certificate of Recognition)
- Orange County, Florida
- The City of Orlando
- The City of Boston
- The State of Illinois
- The City of Chicago
Blue Man Group ceremonial lighting of the Empire State Building in blue
Special Displays:
Earlier today, Blue Man Group Co-Founders and original Blue Men Chris Wink, Phil Stanton and Matt Goldman, along with the Blue Men, flipped a switch on the iconic Empire State Building, turning the 72nd floor and above blue.
Mayor Teresa Jacobs with Blue Man Group in Orlando
In Orlando, Universal Orlando Resort has illuminated its iconic entryway arches blue.
Various MGM Resorts International marquees all over the famed Las Vegas Strip are displaying special celebratory messaging.
City of Boston declares Blue Man Group Day
Earlier this week on Monday (Nov. 14), Blue Man Group at Luxor Hotel and Casino received a Key to the Las Vegas Strip from Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak in a presentation at the Blue Man Theater at Luxor Hotel and Casino. Blue Man Group has performed its award-winning production on the famed Las Vegas Strip for more than 10,000 shows.
Last night (Nov. 16) Blue Man Group’s wax figures made their Times Square debut at Madame Tussauds New York. The figures, never before featured at the attraction’s New York location, will remain for fans to interact with through December 24, 2016.
Julie Menin NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment with BMG Co-Founders Chris Wink, Matt Goldman and Phil Stanton
Street Renaming:
The New York City Mayor’s Office temporarily renamed Astor Place, the location in which the group held their very first performance 25 years ago, to “Blue Man Way” for the day.
Blue Man Vegas Getaway:
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