Blue Man Group And Autism Speaks Present Fourth-Annual Autism Friendly Performance

Blue Man Group New York, the original home of the international entertainment phenomenon, and Autism Speaks, the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, have teamed up to announce their fourth annual collaborative Blue Man Group performance on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. at Astor Place Theatre. The autism-friendly show will be suitable for children, adults and families affected by autism spectrum disorders.

Individual tickets are on sale now and are available at a discounted rate of $65.50 per person* with $5 from each ticket donated to Autism Speaks.

"We are so honored to present the fourth annual autism-friendly Blue Man Group New York performance in partnership with Autism Speaks," said Camille DePascale, Resident General Manager for Blue Man Group New York. "We look forward to this event every year as a chance to share Blue Man Group's curiosity of the world with this cherished audience."

"We are excited to continue our partnership with Blue Man Group in New York City," said Nicole Thornton, Senior Director, Field Development for Autism Speaks in New York. "This event will offer our families a more accessible show and it will raise funds to support the mission of Autism Speaks, which is dedicated to promoting solutions for the needs of people with autism, across the spectrum and throughout the life span."

As a non-verbal, visually-stunning show, Blue Man Group serves as a great fit for all children and families. 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. The lobby will serve as a quiet, soothing space for anyone desiring a break from the stimulation.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.blueman.com/NYAutismSpeaks. Fans may keep up with Blue Man Group through Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or the hashtag #BlueManGroupNYC.

*additional fees may apply

ABOUT BLUE MAN GROUP NEW YORK

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 25 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.

ABOUT AUTISM

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. We now know that there is not one autism but many subtypes, and each person with autism can have unique strengths and challenges. A combination of genetic and environmental factors influence the development of autism, and autism often is accompanied by medical issues such as GI disorders, seizures and sleep disturbances. Autism affects an estimated 1 in 59 children.

ABOUT AUTISM SPEAKS

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 people with autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. To find resources, join a fundraising walk or make a donation, go to www.AutismSpeaks.org.