Real-name ticket purchasing is required: one order corresponds to one identification document, which can be an ID card, passport, Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents, or Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents. This performance uses electronic tickets; there are no physical paper tickets. Upon entry, please log in to the ‘Live Nation Mini Program’ and enter through the valid QR code in the ticket folder.
Only those above 1.2 meters tall are admitted with adult tickets. Due to the performance involving strobe lights and high-volume sections, children under 1.2 meters are not recommended to attend. Children under 1.2 meters who wish to enter must be accompanied by an adult and are advised to take necessary hearing and vision protection measures. The performance environment is relatively dark; please take care of your accompanying children. Globally acclaimed for 33 years, the Blue Man Group has been performing continuously, integrating music, mime, multimedia, installation art, and interaction. The Asian exclusive residency show features an original cast, fully imported costumes and props, and an upgraded plot. The experienced original cast, including the new Rockstar character, returns to Shanghai after a five-year hiatus. The Blue Man Group’s Shanghai limited residency kicks off in July with a bang. The Blue Man Group, since its premiere in 1991, has toured 25 countries worldwide and has resident performances in cities like Boston, Chicago, and Las Vegas, attracting over 50 million global viewers. The show has been nominated for Grammy and Emmy awards and has appeared countless times in popular culture, creating innovative advertisements for Intel and M&M’S, composing film scores, collaborating with symphony orchestras, and releasing five albums. In 2016, it crossed the ocean to China, creating a blue storm in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. In 2017, it was invited to perform at the Tmall Double 11 Gala in Shanghai, presenting a unique performance. In 2019, it played for two weeks at the 1862 Fashion Art Center in Shanghai, with tickets selling out quickly. The Blue Man Group combines music, mime, multimedia, installation art, and interaction, constantly iterating its performance style and attracting audiences across different demographics. Breaking language barriers, it is enjoyable for all ages; the integration of comedy, music, and interaction allows families to share joy. Children imagine the stage space, while adults marvel at the technology and art, sparking thoughts on life, the universe, and environmental protection. ‘Shanghai Blue Man Group Show’ returns with a fresh upgrade and vibrant energy. After a five-year absence, it makes a significant comeback, offering audiences an audio-visual feast with international standards. Using fully imported original costumes and props and featuring experienced Blue Man performers, it is meticulously crafted by the original Blue Man Group team.The female character ‘Rockstar’ is newly added, replacing the traditional live band and presenting perfect music performances. Amidst classics and innovations, the ‘Shanghai Blue Man Show’ has undergone a comprehensive upgrade in content. Elements of Shanghai are perfectly integrated, and the Shanghai-limited sections are awaiting activation. Like blue yet as fiery as fire, merging and being reborn.
ROJO Art Space, the venue for the resident performances of the ‘Shanghai Blue Man Show’, is located at 570 Huaihai West Road, Changning District. It is an important part of the new commercial complex – Shanghai A.F.A. Relying on the cultural and heritage buildings carrying a heavy industrial imprint and artistic sediment as well as the unique value of large urban ecological parks, the Shanghai A.F. A project integrates culture, ecology, and technology as its concepts, fusing art, park, and digital operation with commerce. It will open a new cultural experience venue in Shanghai and become a new benchmark for urban cultural creativity. The ‘Shanghai Blue Man Show’ is equipped with high-end audio-visual equipment, including 77 L-Acoustics speakers, 172 ACME and multi-brand computer lights, and a liftable LED screen, jointly presenting a world-class high-end audio-visual experience. The name ‘ROJO’ of the ROJO Art Space is derived from the meaning of’red’ in Spanish, symbolizing the fiery red history of its predecessor steel factory and also heralding the brand-new look of this cultural and artistic park in the new era. In the future, the ‘Shanghai Blue Man Show’ and ROJO Art Space will join hands to create a new life of Shanghai theater and jointly embark on a new artistic and entertainment feast. The full text is open from 07/18 to 12/31. Open hours are 14:30 – 15:50 and 19:30 – 20:50. Performance times: 14:30/19:30. The performance lasts about 80 minutes, subject to the actual site.
