Blue Man Group Welcomes First-Ever Featured Female Drummer Mackenna Tolfa

Tolfa takes center stage as "The Rockstar" in the group's new North American tour stop at Miller Theater in Philadelphia.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Blue Man Group's new North American tour features Mackenna Tolfa as its first-ever female drummer and DJ. Tolfa, who plays the character of "The Rockstar," hopes her role will inspire young girls and bring new energy to the iconic production. The tour stops at the Miller Theater in Philadelphia from February 24 to March 1.

Why it matters

Tolfa's historic role as the first featured female drummer and DJ in Blue Man Group breaks new ground for representation and empowerment in the entertainment industry. Her presence on stage aims to inspire the next generation of young girls to pursue their dreams.

The details

Tolfa landed the role after auditioning in 2022 and has been performing with the world tour version of the show before bringing the character to the United States. As "The Rockstar," Tolfa is described as a powerful and energizing addition to the Blue Man Group, carrying the show's music and energy. She hopes her performance will make the audience feel empowered and connected.

  • Tolfa began performing with the world tour version of Blue Man Group in 2022.
  • The North American tour with Tolfa as the featured female drummer and DJ runs from February 24 to March 1, 2026 at the Miller Theater in Philadelphia.

The players

Mackenna Tolfa

The first-ever featured female drummer and DJ in Blue Man Group, playing the role of "The Rockstar" in the group's new North American tour.

Blue Man Group

The iconic theatrical production featuring a trio of bald, blue-painted performers who combine music, comedy, and multimedia elements to create a unique and immersive experience for audiences.

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What they’re saying

“It is an indescribable feeling, truly. I truly didn't understand until far too late in my life the importance of representation. So to be one of the first people in this extremely unique setting where I'm playing really a lead character role as a drummer and a female is a dream come true.”

— Mackenna Tolfa (FOX 29)

“I just hope this show makes everybody feel very empowered. I think that's the word that I've been using a lot to describe how I feel. I think my goal is to make the room feel that same energy back about themselves.”

— Mackenna Tolfa (FOX 29)

What’s next

The Blue Man Group's new North American tour with Mackenna Tolfa as the featured female drummer and DJ will run from February 24 to March 1, 2026 at the Miller Theater in Philadelphia. Tickets are on sale now at www.ensembleartsphilly.org.

The takeaway

Mackenna Tolfa's historic role as the first-ever featured female drummer and DJ in Blue Man Group represents a significant step forward for representation and empowerment in the entertainment industry. Her presence on stage aims to inspire young girls to pursue their dreams and believe that they can achieve success in traditionally male-dominated fields.