About
Three bald, blue, silent performers mix drums, paint and PVC-pipe music at the Astor Place — NYC's wordless cult spectacle.
Blue Man Group is one of New York's most singular shows: three silent, cobalt-painted performers turn drums, paint, marshmallows and lengths of PVC pipe into a hypnotic, hilarious sensory experience that's part rock concert, part comedy, part art installation. It's been running at the Astor Place Theatre for decades because it works on everyone — kids, adults, tourists, locals — with no language barrier at all. If you want a wordless, all-ages spectacle unlike anything else in the city, this is
What to expect
A roughly 90-minute wordless show mixing percussion, comedy, multimedia and audience interaction. Expect drumming with paint, inventive homemade instruments and a party-like finale. Front rows are designated as a splash-friendly 'poncho' zone.
Good to know
- Take the 6 to Astor Pl or the R/W to 8th St–NYU for the Astor Place Theatre
- Runs about 90 minutes with no intermission
- Front rows can get messy — ponchos are provided in the splash zone
- No spoken dialogue, so it's great for all ages and all languages
- A reliable family pick, recommended for kids roughly 6 and up
Common questions
Is there any talking?
No — the show is entirely wordless, which makes it accessible to all ages and languages.
Is it good for kids?
Yes, it's a popular all-ages show, generally recommended for children 6 and up.
Will I get messy?
Only in the front 'poncho' rows, which are a designated splash zone; ponchos are provided.