Astor Place Theatre

This review is for the theater itself. It is somewhat underground, you will lose cell reception– well at least I did, not a huge deal, but worth mentioning. The space is quite small. Chairs are tightly situated together. I’m skinny and had people sitting on both sides and couldn’t stretch out at all… My party also sat on the balcony level. Before the show, I waited in line to use the two stall restroom and when I came back my party was settled in. Imagine everybody in the row has to completely stand up and file out of the row for me to get in… Or I could literally climb over some chairs to get to my seat. What do you think I chose? Luckily the row directly in front of us was unoccupied and I climbed up. The seats are like nosebleeds, but tighter together.
Bathrooms are clean and well stocked, but you will wait in line during a rush. Tip: go 15 minutes prior to showtime and after the show wait 20 – 30 minutes or else you’ll be stuck in the line.
It is important to note that the staff for the theater were very friendly.

The Astor Place Theatre is a small theatre that houses the Blue Man Group weekly performances. Within walking distance to Washington Square Park and the NYU campus, it is tucked under ground. When you step inside it’s nothing fancy or to rave about. It’s dim with low lighting so that you can see the gifts and foods you might buy. There are two small bathrooms located outside of the theatre seating area so be prepared to stand in line. Once inside the seating area, the cold temperature of the theatre hits you. The reason for this is due to the paint that the Blue Man Group use for their costumes and shows. And that is where the fun begins
The Blue Man Group performance is a once in a lifetime event that you cannot pass up if you are able to get tickets. The show begins with a bang and ends with a bang. The group uses paint, comedy, audience members, props, music, strobe lights, food, and whatever else they can get their hands on to keep the audience intrigued. There was never a dull moment filled with excitement and some educational moments weaved in. I left the experience wanting more and trying to understand what I just saw. It boggled my mind how something so eclectic as The Blue Man Group could bring everything and everyone together through varying aspects. I left the Astor Place Theatre with my senses stimulated and wanting more.

Great fun, totally entertaining, like nothing I’ve ever seen. Loved the little theatre; seats were very comfortable unless you’re really huge.
We would go again in a heartbeat.

This theater is really small, it is on two levels but feels cramped. Staff is friendly. Came to see the blue man group show which was great but found the theater under whelming. It smells of trash outside as you descend down to the ticket booth. Bathrooms are very limited, expect a long line as they have only two stalls, your better off going to the starbucks one on the corner earlier. 2 stars

I saw the Blue Man Group at this theater. The show was GREAT! Fun, unique and entertaining! Worth the money!
The Astor Place theater on the other hand was below average. The bathroom line for the men and women were ridiculously long. They only have to stalls for each. The seats are VERY tight and uncomfortable. They do not serve alcohol.

Great venue for Blue Man Group, but honestly: it’s a bit of a fire-​trap, the seats are outdated and the air conditioning filters need to be replaced.

«If you could see It, then you’d understand.» (song was playing as I began typing) —
My wife and I have seen The Blue Man Group for the 2^nd time (First was In Portland, OR), this time in NYC; just as entertaining, although, the size of the theater was significantly smaller — fortunately, the show tends to take you into a completely different space once it begins!
The «trance inducing»,/sensory stimuli that you can experience during this show is a very unique «splattering» of many different elements for the audience to appreciate — The Blue Man Group Interestingly conducts an artistically displayed blend of Physics, biology, plus some awesome noise meets comedy (something like that :), and much more.
Can be very entertainingly-​educational for kids, adults as well. You kind of leave the show with an appreciation for the senses, and the beautiful colors that they allow us to experience everyday.
Well that’s our 5 stars!

It was an okay of a performance. It’s more for tourists and children. Should have gone to see spiderman!

OK, I will try not to be mean as it’s not in my reviewing nature, but WTF is the deal with the friggin torture device seating!!!
There is no way to describe the pain and suffering one goes through sitting through a show here. The indescribable numbness one feels in your butt, legs, feet, and nether regions will render you useless for the rest of the night. I felt like I was a victim in one of the SAW movies. My knees were dug into the chair back in front of me with my legs spread apart, while my ass was stuffed into a child’s car seat, and my back was twisted into a contortionist’s dream.
Maybe these seats are only up in the mezzanine where I sat, but what sick twisted theater architect designed this horror?
I do have to say though that the Blue Man Group is a terrific show. This review is just for the Astor Place theater. It is a small intimate venue and is good for this type off show. Just be aware of the seating, especially if you are a bigger person.
Also, the lady selling her home made brownies in the lobby was very nice to chat with. She has sold over 2.5 million brownies there. Damn!

I love the intimate space! It was perfect for Blue Man Group because they interact with the audience often. I don’t recommend sitting upstairs though, unless you get tickets for the first couple rows because you will miss out on what’s happening on stage.