Happy 25th Anniversary to Blue Man Group

25 years ago a theatrical phenomenon arrived on the New York scene. Blue Man Group debuted at the Astor Place Theatre in Manhattan and has remained there for two and a half decades. These three men painted in blue with an incredibly unique, mind-bending act quickly took the world by storm - and Mehron was with them from the very first performance. One of the coolest parts of the act is that they are blue! The iconic makeup is custom made by Mehron. Drawing upon our strong roots in theatre and performance, we developed an bold blue that stays in place throughout the show - from intense drum beating and marshmallow shooting to the renown PVC playing.

So much goes into transforming into a Blue Man. The getting bald and blue transformation starts with skin prep to make sure the face is clean for application. Next, theatrical glue is applied to the face and neck, followed by the bald cap. To keep the cap in place, more glue is applied, then powder is brushed on top to help the makeup glide on top. Using their hands, the group rubs our blue makeup all over their face, head, and lips - even inside the nostrils so no skin shows!

Since their inception, Blue Man Group has performed in over 15 countries, being seen by over 35 million people. While their technology, music, and comedy show is wildly entertaining, their success can be attributed to the heart of the act - the blue man. One of the group's founders Phil Stanton recently told CBS News, "We instinctively wanted Blue Man to be universal. We wanted it to feel like he was not from any particular nation or culture or race or anything."

Blue Man Group's message is also universal and thought provoking. It tells us a lot about ourselves and the evolving times. Although the performance has remained relevant through the years by continuously changing to keep current and on pace with technological innovations, it is rooted in a constant tribal theme - sitting around a campfire in the hunter-gatherer period, just playing some drums, being essentially human.

"We truly appreciate Blue Man Group's loyalty to Mehron and the products we have made for them over the past 25 years," said Mehron's President Martin Melik.

You can transform yourself into a Blue Man with Mehron's Bald Cap Character Makeup Kit and Mask Cover. Purchase them through our online store or find a retailer near you.