Is the Blast/Star of Indiana Franchise still active?

[Rudy Wiedoeft]

Is the Blast franchise still active or has it been put to bed?  What about upcoming productions?

[Tim K]

The last I heard of Blast! was about ten years ago, maybe more. I was supposed to see a local performance in either Lowell, MA or Worcester, MA. I had tickets but the weather was lousy and I didn’t feel like driving in snowy conditions so I stayed home. I believe the show traveled to Japan the following year and that was the last I heard of it. A quick Google search has info about the show and a recording, but does not list recent performances.

[mingusmonk]

They were still doing shows in Japan in 2019. Since Covid-19, their website has gone offline. And James Mason's website has always been fairly outdated.

http://www.blasttheshow.com/  - DEAD

http://megshows.com/ - Outdated

 

 

[RetiredMusTeach]

Benji Baker, a Music City front ensemble teacher, was in Blast DisneyWorld Japan in 2019, I think.  I think they are still going, featuring the music of Disney.  

[mingusmonk]

8 minutes ago, RetiredMusTeach said:

Benji Baker, a Music City front ensemble teacher, was in Blast DisneyWorld Japan in 2019, I think.  I think they are still going, featuring the music of Disney.  

That image was from a reunion party for all assorted cast members in Las Vegas.

[CrownBariDad]

I got good deal on a pre-owned Yamaha trombone from the Blast Japan group. When it arrived, it still had the Velcro on the bell for the wireless mike.