Blue Man Group joins others cancelling North Carolina dates
Performance art company joins growing list of entertainers standing against new state law
The Blue Man Group is the latest musical act to cancel shows in North Carolina after the state's passage of a law limiting anti-discrimination protections for the LGBT community.
The group was scheduled to perform June 17 through June 19 in Charlotte but issued a statement Friday that it was cancelling the shows.
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The statement said the group values "every individual's right to live a dignified, vibrant life in full colour. As such, we are joining the growing list of entertainment professionals in protest of North Carolina's HB2 law."
Other artists who have cancelled North Carolina appearances in the wake of the law's passage include Bruce Springsteen, Ringo Starr, Mumford & Sons, Pearl Jam and Bryan Adams. Cirque du Soleil also cancelled scheduled performances in the state.