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Описание: The Broadway Theater League of Utica is ending its season with a bang.
By YNN, May 25, 2012

Members of the Blue Man Group hit the stage at the Stanley beginning Friday, but first they took some time to meet with young musicians. Music students from ten Mohawk Valley schools sat in on a drum workshop with members of the cast. The performers talked about the unconventional drumming style used throughout the interactive show.

Theater League officials say the show marks the end of their highest-attended season ever, and it has something for everyone looking for one last theater experience until fall.

"I have trouble expressing what it is because it's comedy, it's visual, it's music and percussion. I don't think there's any one word to describe what it is," said John Fehlner, the league's executive director.

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Students get opportunity to see The Blue Man Group unmasked
By WKTV News, May 25, 2012

Students from ten different local schools had an exclusive experience as the Broadway Theatre League gave them a front row seat to learn how the Blue Man group performance breaks down.

The junior high and high school students who attended are either in band or play percussion and learned that the Blue man Group's show changes from night to night.

"One thing about this show, there is no written music," said Ramsey Roustom, a drummer with the Blue Man Group. "When I auditioned over 12 years ago, I just had to show up and play back what people would sit down on the drum kit. Guys would sit down and play something and I'd have to play it right back to them."

After every show, the crew sits down and say what works and what doesn't in an effort to maintain the quality of each performance.