Broken Pipe Forces Blue Man Group Cancellation

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) - Water damage from a burst pipe has forced cancellation of all three performances of the Blue Man Group at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls.

UNI spokesman Jim O'Connor says a sprinkler pipe broke Tuesday morning while gear was being moved in for what would have been Tuesday night's performance at the Great Hall stage.

Cedar Falls Fire Chief John Schilling says a curtain rigging system malfunctioned, causing the sprinkler pipe to break.

Water flooded the stage, hallways and equipment for the show.

The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier says the arts center is trying to reschedule performances by Blue Man Group.

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