The Blue Man Group, a performance art company, is returning to Orlando with a new theatre and show at Icon Park.
The group performed at Universal Orlando‘s CityWalk for 14 years before ending its run in 2021 during the pandemic. It took a three-year break to determine the right time, place, and concept to return to Orlando, according to a recent press release.
“There is no greater world stage than Orlando for exciting family fun, making it a natural choice as a home base for Blue Man Group,” said Jack Kenn, managing director of Blue Man Group.
“Our fans are eager for the Blue Men to be part of their Orlando vacations, and our creative team is thrilled to create a new type of experience that is even more immersive and personalized to Orlando.”
The new 500-seat theatre for the Blue Man Group will be at Icon Park’s Universal Boulevard entrance. It is being designed to accommodate the group’s multi-sensory performance and is equipped with state-of-the-art acoustics, lighting and video capabilities to create a unique immersive experience.
Icon Park’s president and CEO Chris Jaskiewicz said: “Icon Park will roll out the blue carpet to welcome Blue Man Group back into our ‘unbelievably real’ destination.
Blue Men to offer new immersive show
“With their unique blend of creative energy and entertainment, they are a perfect fit with the world-famous entertainment brands here at Icon Park, and we look forward to the Blue Men becoming ambassadors for our entire destination.”
Icon Park, a 20-acre theme park in the heart of Orlando’s entertainment district, plans to offer Blue Man Group shows in late 2024. A groundbreaking for the theatre took place at the park on Thursday (5 September).
Earlier this year, Merlin Entertainments announced its acquisition of Icon Park’s observation wheel – the tallest on the East Coast of the US.
Images courtesy of Blue Man Group / Icon Park
