Sunday, June 28, 2009

Blue Man Group in Tokyo

We finally had a great day in Tokyo! For the past few weeks, it seems we've been having a lot of 'learning curves,' and today WAS NOT one of them! The entire day went perfect!


Awhile back, Tim and I decided a great thing to do would be to see the Blue Man Group with William. They have a theatre here, and even though it's in Japan, they don't speak, so it doesn't matter! (It's worth noting, if you've ever seen a BMG performance before, that they still do the reader board... and even though you can't read it, they do: 'the guest who will now sing the national anthem' and spotlight someone (Tim remembered this).


There was a map for directions on the internet. But, when we came out of the subway, Tim had to turn it upside down to coincide with the map at the subway station. You soon learn that the Japanese don't use north as a guide for up on a map. So, it's kinda like trying to figure out where you are by comparing streets. It worked.
There were no cameras allowed inside, but they work the crowd right afterwards. If you've never been to a Blue Man Group performance, it is drumming and situational comedy, with video, lazers, strobe lights and black lights to help out the multi-media format.
William really wasn't sure about meeting this guy, but he finally decided it would be okay.

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