Blue Man Group Hosts Autism-Friendly Show in NYC Today

Blue Man Group New York partners with the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, Autism Speaks, for their third annual collaborative performance at Astor Place Theatre today, November 4, at 2 p.m.

Slight modifications will be made to the show including reducing sound and light levels at various moments during the performance and making earplugs available upon request. The Blue Men will limit the amount of direct audience interaction and keep their approach to the audience more subdued. Blue Man Group will also create calming environments in the theater's lobby for families seeking a break from the excitement.

The autism-friendly performance at Astor Place Theatre is part of a national partnership between Blue Man Group and Autism Speaks. As part of the partnership, Blue Man Group will host autism-friendly shows suitable for families in Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, New York City and Orlando.

Individual tickets are on sale now and are available at a discounted rated of $67 per person (additional fees may apply) with $5 from each ticket donated to Autism Speaks. For more information and tickets, visit blueman.com/autismspeaks.

International entertainment phenomenon Blue Man Group performs at their original home, the Astor Place Theatre. With their ever-evolving, multi-sensory show, Blue Man Group has led one of the longest running off-Broadway productions in New York City.

Blue Man Productions is a global entertainment company best known for the award-winning Blue Man Group show, performed in over 20 countries and seen by more than 35 million people worldwide since 1991. A dynamic combination of art, music, comedy and technology, the show's euphoric celebration of human connection has universal appeal for a broad range of age groups and cultural backgrounds. The show is continually refreshed with new music, fresh stories, custom instruments and state-of-the-art technology. Blue Man Group has permanent theatrical productions in New York, Las Vegas, Boston, Chicago, Orlando, Berlin and a World Tour.

This creative collective has become part of the pop culture zeitgeist. Blue Man Group has served as the face of branding campaigns for Intel and TIM/Brasil and appeared countless times on hit shows like "The Tonight Show," "Arrested Development," "Ellen," "Schlag den Raab" (Germany), "WOWOW" (Japan), and "CaldeiraÞo do Huck" (Brasil).

Beyond the stage show, they are Grammy-nominated recording artists, known for their contributions to various film and TV scores and multiple Blue Man Group albums, including their most recent, THREE. Their "Megastar World Tour" rock concert parody played arenas across the globe. The group's recently published first-ever book, Blue Man World, is a visually stunning anthropological exploration of the curious bald and blue character.

Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. We do this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. We empower people with autism and their families with resources, online tools and information covering the life span. To find resources, join a fundraising walk or make a donation, go to www.AutismSpeaks.org.