Conference moira::parenting

    
    		I saw BMG a few weeks back.  It was fantastic.  I would
    	recommend it to anyone.  Unfortunately to describe the performance
    	would be difficult and spoil some of the fun.  It's sort of a 
    	musical/three stooges/Gallagher/spacemen kinda show.  The charles
    	playhouse is small so anywhere you sit will give a good view.
    	Lots of audience participation.  I couldn't say anything negative
    	as far as not taking the kids.  The drum beats and music might be
    	a little load but your ears won't be ringing like you left a rock
    	concert.  All I can say is go see the show.  Oh and if you get
    	seats  in the first few rows (like I did), don't wear any fancy 
    	clothes.  The plastic poncho you get only works so well 8*)
    
    
    
    
    

    I agree that Blueman Group is well worth seeing -- my 12 year old loved
    it and so did I.  But as I mentioned in a note I put in the Theatre
    conference, there is one use of the "F" word during a recorded segment:
    A voice explains about fractals as they are projected on screens, and
    then (incongruously -- which is part of the humor) says that they are a
    "complete mind f---".
    
    These days it's probably no big deal, but I thought you should know ahead
    of time.
    
    Tony

    thanks for the input....all of us are going on 2 June. Can't wait.

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<    thanks for the input....all of us are going on 2 June. Can't wait.

How was it for you?

Has anyone else gone to Blue Man Group?  I'm thinking of taking my 8 year old
son to it.

    Carol

    Great, great, great show.  I think your son would enjoy it a lot.  The 
    music is awesome, there are some funny parts, although he won't
    understand it all.  He won't really have to because there is so much to 
    take in.  
    
    The blue men all just stare, so if you're sitting close enough to the 
    stage, it could freak him out a bit (it freaked me out, but you get
    used to it soon enough)
    
    Carolyn 

    
    I loved the show.  There were many kids in the audience.  The kids
    behind me were so young the parents were telling them what the words
    scrolling by were.  I was in $50 seats and personally wouldn't pay that
    for kids who can't even read.  As was said the music is terrific.  What
    is so outstanding to me is the juvenile and wacky creativity and the
    number of adults anxious to pay $50 a ticket to experience this
    entertainment. I think the best seats are on the floor, center of the
    center, row ~5-~12.
    
      

    $50?  I was told by my Ticketmaster agent that tickets are $35 and $45. 
    (Maybe the $45 turns into $50 after tax and Ticketmaster surcharge.)
    
    Leslie

    I think they are $45 and $35.  My preference is if I can't get the best
    seats I don't go.  And you are right, after tax and surcharge it was
    over $100 for 2 $45 tickets.

    *WOW*!  We went last night and OHMY<DIETY> it was so much FUN!
    
    Our seats were orchestra (section D, row G) which put us back under the
    balcony overhang: not too bad, but there is action above the level of
    the stage and some of us had to lean forward and sideways to see it.  I
    agree with Kathy that middle of the orchestra center would be ideal
    seating.
    
    We weren't expecting it to be so *funny* throughout!--though it's not
    relentless side-splitting antics; there are wry moments and surprises
    and some transfixing musical episodes... everybody, just go see it! 
    Our party consisted of females aged 69, 48, 46 and 12, and I think we
    all enjoyed it equally.  It was a bit loud in parts, and when they say
    strobe lights, they're *not kidding*--very strong ones, and for a
    protracted period of time.  Way cool.
    
    Leslie