On Monday afternoon, fans of the show as well as former employees held a silent protest outside the theater where the show held court in Chicago for decades.

A Chicago staple took its final bow this week, but not before its cast and crew made a bold statement about the impact of corporate decisions on their community.

The Blue Man Group, the iconic performance group known for its shows using innovative percussion instruments while covered in blue paint, took a bow in Chicago for the final time on Sunday.