Blue Man Group's National EUPHEMISM Contest Begins Today, 8/14

Blue Man Group, the international entertainment phenomenon, is celebrating today's digital release of five versions of "Shake Your Euphemism" by sponsoring a national contest that invites fans to share their own favorite fanny euphemism and enter for the chance to win a trip for two to the gala opening night of the new Blue Man Group production at the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on November 14, 2012. The winner will also have their winning euphemism added to the finale song in the Monte Carlo production. The contest begins today and runs through September 16, 2012.

"Shake Your Euphemism," is a wildly popular song that incorporates dozens of alternate words for derrière, and that is featured in all Blue Man Group productions worldwide. The national contest, which launches today, encourages people of all ages to submit their most playful fanny euphemism to be added to the song. Entries must be family-friendly and will be judged by their originality and distinction from any part of the current song. Contestants can submit their best euphemisms by dropping off an entry form into a contest box at their local Blue Man Group Theatre in Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, Orlando or New York) or by visiting www.blueman.com, facebook.com/bluemangroup or by mail to National Contest c/o Blue Man Group, 599 Broadway, 6th Floor, NY, NY 10012.

The lively, dance-inducing "Shake Your Euphemism" features a lengthy list of joyfully, playful, family-friendly euphemisms for the human posterior including: hind quarters, backside, bottom, buttocks, junk in the trunk, badonkadonk, squash tart, fanny, double slug, wiggle bags, mud flaps, rump rockets, flesh pot, second face, bounce house, jiggle twins, bubble pop, medicine ball, sonic boom, sit biscuit, mumbler, rock tumbler, fun cooker, sub woofer, horn section, launch pad, Mothra, Outback, the closer, crockpot, jumbotron, waffle iron, booty, happy walrus with no tusks, George Foreman grill, dinner with Andre, place where all the burritos go, giant fluffy bears, Minneapolis & St Paul, flab cabbage, bun puppets, Gigantor, two mounds of mischief, wiggle monkeys, gripper, Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum, hipster, El Diablo, Canada, gelatinous Avatar, flubber chunks, pants pillows, growing personal following, boomwhacker, reporter at large, and your flounder that's rounder than a giant quarter pounder.

"Shake Your Euphemism" will make its national television debut on the Disney Channel's "Shake It Up," the #1 live action television series among children 2 – 11. The episode entitled "Shake It Up: Made In Japan" will air on Friday, August 17, 2012 from 8 – 9:30 p.m. ET on Disney Channel.

"Shake Your Euphemism" also will be available for download exclusively through iTunes beginning today through September 18, 2012, ahead of its full distribution. Blue Man Group will distribute five versions of the song including the version heard in live Blue Man Group productions, a special single, an instrumental and two remixes. Tracks can be purchased separately for $.99 each or $3.99 for all five tracks and a digital booklet. The music for "Shake Your Euphemism" was composed by Chris Wink, Phil Stanton, Jeff Turlik, Todd Perlmutter and Chris Dyas with words and lyrics by Chris Wink.

Founded by Chris Wink, Phil Stanton and Matt Goldman, Blue Man Group is known for its ground-breaking theatrical shows that combine music, comedy and multimedia elements to produce a dynamic, ever-changing and euphoric form of entertainment. The blissful party atmosphere created at its live performances has become a trademark of Blue Man Group. To date, more than 25 million people across the globe have shared in the joys of a Blue Man Group experience.

Blue Man Group has been a defining feature of New York City's alternative cultural landscape for some time. Now, in its third smash decade the Blue Men have transitioned from cult figures to international icons, recognized the world over as symbols of creativity, mischief, and bold, boundless theatricality. A multinational media and entertainment company, Blue Man Group boasts theatrical and digital media operations across three continents, permanent live performance installations in six cities, an ongoing theatrical tour of the USA and Canada, as well as a highly acclaimed show on Norwegian Cruise Line's "Epic." On Wednesday, October 10, 2012, Blue Man Group will unveil its newest production complete with electrifying music, sensational technology, a captivating nightly procession and its signature interactive, audience experiences at the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The mega-enhanced show presents a thrilling, energy-infused combination of the signature pieces Blue Man Group is known for while introducing new playful personalities and dynamic new instruments.

For more information, visit www.blueman.com or find the show on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.