Blue Man Group readies for Hollywood Bowl

Blue Man practices its program at the Bowl, which will feature classical music pieces mixed with its own compositions.  (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

The Blue Man brand is a mash-up of high art and low comedy.  (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

The Bowl audience will be the largest Blue Man Group has ever performed in front of. It’s known for unpredictable behavior such as grabbing a French tuba from one of the orchestra members and playing it like a piece of percussion.  (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

Blue Man Group will be accompanied by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.  (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

The Hollywood Bowl’s color-drenched stage during rehearsals gives a glimpse of what Blue Man Group has in store.   (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)