New York, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The wildly inventive Blue Men will make some exciting changes to their Las Vegas production when they open at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino. The Venetian is custom-building a brand new 1750 seat theatre for Blue Man Group. "We are very excited to bring Blue Man Group to The Venetian. It is one of the most creative and innovative shows ever produced and it is immensely popular across the world," said Sheldon G. Adelson, chairman of the board of Las Vegas Sands Inc., parent company of The Venetian.

"The Venetian already offers the world's finest art, dining, shopping and spa experience under one roof, and now, with the addition of Blue Man Group and the recently announced musical production of The Phantom of the Opera, we will offer our guests one of the top entertainment destinations in Las Vegas."

Blue Man Group -- Live at Luxor opened at Luxor Las Vegas in March 2000 and will continue its record-breaking run through September 15th, 2005. The Blue Men have been embraced by the Las Vegas community and are an integral part of Las Vegas's lively entertainment and cultural scene, a favorite with tourists and locals alike.

Matt Goldman, one of Blue Man Group's founders said, "Our relationship with Luxor and Mandalay Resort Group has been harmonious and rewarding. At first glance, the idea of Blue Man performing in Las Vegas seemed unimaginable but Luxor and Blue Man Group's combined imaginations created a show that changed the face of Vegas. We will always be grateful for their commitment to us."

"We're thrilled that The Venetian is custom-building a theatre for us," adds Blue Man co-founder, Chris Wink. "It's a great opportunity for us to retool our show to accommodate the new space, incorporate the latest technology, and toss in a few surprises."

Founded by long-time friends Matt Goldman, Phil Stanton and Chris Wink in 1987, the critically acclaimed Blue Man Group creates experiences that defy categorization. They are best known for multimedia performances that feature three bald and blue characters who take the audience on a journey that is funny, intelligent and visually stunning. Blue Man Group's theatrical productions run concurrently in New York, Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas and Berlin, and Blue Man Group applies its vision, philosophies and aesthetic to a variety of media.

The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, a recipient of the Exxon/Mobile Four Star Award and the AAA's Four Diamond Award, is one of the world's most luxurious resort and convention destinations. Re-creating Venice's legendary landmarks, the 4,027-suite resort offers unmatched service and quality for leisure and corporate guests. The Venetian features The Grand Canal Shoppes, an indoor streetscape complete with gondolas and singing gondoliers, the Canyon Ranch SpaClub, world-class gaming, 18 award-winning restaurants, the Guggenheim-Hermitage Museum, and a wide variety of entertainment venues on is premises, as well as extensive convention and corporate services.

Source: Blue Man Group

CONTACT: Contact: Manuel Igrejas, of Blue Man Group, +1-212-226-6366
ext.320; or Lisa Johnson of Venetian Resort Hotel Casino +1-702-414-4335

Web site: http://www.blueman.com/