Have you heard? Blue Man Group is coming to the Warner Theatre in D.C.!
Five years ago now, when my oldest child reached toddlerhood, I bought him length after length of PVC pipe* and connectors and let him bang away to his heart’s conent. We connected them together to make all kinds of shapes out in the yard, rolled marbles through them, and draped fabric over them to make a tent. He giggled uncontrollably, and so did I.
We had a fabulous time. When my friend Marty heard about our fun, she kidded that Widget would grow up to join the Blue Man Group one day — not exactly my vision as I was standing in Ace Hardware buying random hinges, connectors, dowels, and pipe for him to play with. But once I clicked on their site on the web, I was blown away. Awesome.
It’s five years later, and I’ve still never been to a show. Have you?
Would you like to go? I’ll pick a random winner from the comments here on Monday at noon EDT, so leave me a comment if you’re interested and available Wednesday night, March 23, for a show at the Warner theater in D.C. Blue Man will be playing here until Saturday, April 2, and you can get $5 off with the discount code BLISSFUL on shows Wednesday, March 23rd, Thursday, March 24th, and Sunday, March 27th. Call 800-551-7328 for tickets.
* I’ve since become aware that PVC pipe is not a good plaything for toddlers because of all the chemicals. But Boomwhackers are an awesome substitute — and they make REAL MUSIC! Thanks, Marty for the tip and that long-ago gift — ours have been well-loved!
** Ticket giveaway provided by Blue Man Group. I have not been compensated for this post in any way; it just sounded like fun. For additional chances to win, enter the contests at Tech Savvy Mama, I’m Not the Nanny, and Suzie Reviews.
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I would love to be able to go the Blue Man group this week. I”ve heard of them I’ve just never had the opportunity to see them.
Saw them here in Boston several years ago.YOU MUST GO. I laughed, marveled, screamed and laughed even more. It was the BEST !
sounds like such a fun show, i would love to go!!
Wow- that sounds great!
Ooh, toss my name in the hat, please. Sounds like fun.
And happy supermoon or whatever we’re calling it.
Never had an opportunity to see this show! My oldest son (12 yrs) is much like yours, connecting things, making things…he could spend forever playing with PVC and anything else he gets his hands on.
Since Las Vegas it too far to go see them, we would love a chance to see them here in DC!
I would love to see the blue man group! Hubby and I so need to up our dating game:)
You won! Congratulations!
(will send you email, of course!)
Sounds like a great date night!
I have a babysitter scheduled that evening and I would love to go. hipmamae@gmail.com
I also love the image of hardware store as toystore. I’m a big fan of the contraptions that come out of old lumber and nails in our house.
Would LOVE to see this show! 🙂
I was in the drum line in high school; I love banging on things! I’d love to go, too. Their show must be so exhilarating!
Sounds like a great time to me!
I’ve always wanted to see the blue man group, but I’ve never had the opportunity! My husband and I rarely go out without the kids anymore, so I’d love these tickets for a fun date night!
I have wanted to see them FOREVER!
I can’t go, but I just want to say – It is an AWESOME show… Just amazing. Very jealous of whoever wins the tix! 😀
Would love to win tix to see the Blue Man Group!
My four year old science kid would love to go see the blue man group. He refers to the pvc pipe section in hardware stores as the musical instrument section 🙂
BMG is great! Would love to win the tickets!
I’ve wanted to see them for YEARS and I’ve never had the chance. I think they’re fascinating.