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• Blue Man Group will have you seeing in blue

I think this was funniest show I've ever seen. There are many shows that are fun, exciting, and interesting but Blue Man Group was different. When I went to the theater, I didn't expect it to be as big as other theaters because it wasn't on Broadway. But when it started, I didn't have to worry about the show boring me. I couldn't stop laughing and they continued making people happy.

The show, Blue Man Group, is more of a circus clown type of performance. There are three actors. They don't have dialogue; they never talk and act funny. It is different type of show than any other show on Broadway. No singing, speaking, just acting. So if you can't understand English, you don't have to worry about that. They display some sentences with signs but even if you can't understand it, you can enjoy as much as you can. And they play with audiences. They choose someone and they play with them. And most interesting thing is when somebody is late; the camera from the show will now focus on the person who is late. And then they don't talk they're late but their face tell us they are late. And they who were late can't raise up their face and look at the actors because they are embarrassed. If you watch that situation when you watch blue man group, you're lucky. It will be very funny.

I want to point out a few interesting things I liked about the show. I like how they use a pipe to hit like drum. It sounds weird at first but then I was attracted to the sounds. I think they can use everything for the play. They use marshmallow, pipes, instruments, paints, canvas and so many other things that are very creative and make the show so much fun. This is one of the most original shows I have ever seen and I hope other people that visit NYC, make plans to see The Blue Man Group. It's so much fun and people won't be bored or disappointed.

By Byeung Soo Kim (Korea)

• Stomp - still banging loud & strong

I was looking forward to seeing Stomp for the first time after getting a ticket. If I had to describe it with one word, that one word would be amazing. It was unbelievable. When I entered the theater, I was surprised how quickly audiences filled the theater. The size of audience is proof of how successful this show is after 14 years of performances worldwide. While I was watching the show, I never got bored.

Can you imagine the actors and actress were making beautiful sound just by using their own hands? They were making sounds by using not only their own body parts but, unique instruments that add such a kind of amazing acoustic sound, it's so simple and yet something I never thought about with the basic sounds and use of just your hands or your body. They used many things such as tubes, mops, sand, wastebaskets, washboard, water, drums, sink and much more. The actors really captivated their audience by creating all kinds of sounds with those elements.

There were a lot of interesting parts in the show. One of actors invited his audience to participate in the show when he played solo. Once he clapped his hands and then he let us clap right after him. We repeated it. While I was doing that, the audience, including myself was getting excited. I felt the interaction between performers and the audience. This show was much closer with their audiences than many other shows I've seen. Lastly, Stomp would entertain people all of ages because I saw a variety of age groups and all of them were enjoying the show and did not stop laughing or clapping. I think everyone should make time to see this show while visiting New York City. Not only is it worth it, it's an essential part of New York Theater.

By Hyun Jung Kim (Korea)

• The Marvelous Wonderettes

This musical really showcases how marvelous the singers really are and there is no wonder as to how they came up with the title of this musical. The show consisted of four actors and their energy was huge without any special stage effect. I've seen a lot famous Broadway musicals and I have never heard of this show. However, it was fantastic and I am so glad I chose to see The Wonderettes.

The four characters in this show reminded me of the time I have spent with my friends in Korea. The characters love each other but sometimes they are jealous of each other and they sometimes fight. The plot of this story takes place at the Springfield High School prom in 1958 and each of the four girls wanted to be prom queen. They sang classic 50's and 60's hit songs that reflect their hope and love stories. These songs were fantastic. I wasn't born in 50's or 60's but it was really familiar songs to me because my parents loved and listened to it too. I already knew most of the songs. The most interesting part of the show was when I get to pick the queen. Before the show started, a staff worker gave us a small paper that is written the four girl's name so I could really pick who should be the queen of prom. It was fun!

When one of them was singing, she gave me goose bumps. I don't think I can't forget that amazing moment in my life. I don't usually stand up for clapping after show however as soon as the curtain fell, I stood up and gave them clap until I felt pain on my hands. They were that great! I think the marvelous wonderettes is perfect to enjoy with your family and friends. It will remind your parent's young life and maybe even your own in our modern time. I guarantee your mother; grandmother and even your kids are going to love this show.

By Yoomi Lee (Korea)