Stages: Christmas in July

It’s Christmas in July and it’s only just beginning.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow for Blue Man Group’s first ever holiday show “A New Holiday Surprise.”  They are taking it on the road this season with limited engagements in Boston and other markets, where audiences will be among the first in the country to experience the all-new production.

The tour will be going to the Boch Center Wang Theatre in Boston for 13 performances from Dec. 15-23. Tickets go on sale on July 24 and will be available at bochcenter.org.

“Bringing Blue Man Group’s first-ever holiday production to Boston is an exciting milestone and a natural evolution of the iconic Blue Man experience,” said Marie-Josée Adam, president and CEO of Blue Man Group.

“The holidays are about creating unforgettable memories, and we’re thrilled to offer audiences a fresh, immersive celebration that blends the music, humor, creativity and joyful unpredictability that have defined Blue Man Group for decades.”

“Blue Man Group has been woven into Boston’s cultural identity for more than three decades, and we’re incredibly excited to welcome the Blue Men home,” said J. Casey Soward, president and CEO of the Boch Center.

“After the close of their historic 30-year residency at the Charles Playhouse in 2025, this marks a true homecoming for one of the city’s most iconic theatrical experiences. This December, audiences will have the opportunity to experience Blue Man Group in an entirely new way with a festive production created especially for the holiday season. We can’t wait to welcome longtime fans and first-time audiences alike to the Wang Theatre to celebrate together.”

The brand-new production will feature classic holiday music performed on Blue Man Group’s iconic custom instruments, while following the Blue Men as they discover the traditions, rituals and joyful absurdities of the holidays while exploring timeless themes of generosity, presence, creativity and human connection. Equal parts hilarious, heartwarming and visually unforgettable, “A New Holiday Surprise,” offers audiences a unique holiday tradition that celebrates what brings us together.

Blue Man Group is a vibrant, interactive experience that has captivated audiences from all around the world. The non-verbal group communicates through music, art, and comedy, creating powerful connections without saying a word. As the Blue Men navigate the world with curiosity, audiences are invited into a captivating, communal experience that sparks creativity and ignites the imagination.

Visit https://tinyurl.com/3waed992 for tickets.

IN THE WINGS

HANOVER SUMMER PROGRAM — The final events of Hanover’s Youth Summer Programs are this weekend and next. Both are stories of love and acceptance.” The Prom School Edition” will be performed on Friday and Saturday, July 24-25, and “Frozen, Jr.” will be on Friday and Saturday, July 31 and Aug. 1. Visit https://tickets.thehanovertheatre.org for tickets and info.

NO STAGES NEXT WEEK — Stages will not publish on Thursday, July 30, but will be back Aug. 6. Have a great vacation!

Nancye Tuttle’s email address is [email protected].