Review: STOMP Takes Denver Stage
Stomp is a show that has toured around the world with a few key missing elements nearly every other Broadway show has: a plot and conversation. The allure of the show is all in the instruments. And these aren’t typical ones, either. The seven person cast, all masters of percussion, rely on trashcans, lighters, brooms, shopping carts, plastic bags and plenty of other odds and ends to make music. And still, the cast inserts humor and wit. They know how to get the audience on their feet to clap along and laugh out loud during some scenes that are nothing short of hilarious.
It’s not all just about banging pots and pans together – the show combines rhythm, dance and humor for an unforgettably comical and high-energy experience. The cast is also perfectly synchronized and the show is choreographed to perfection, with nonstop movement and incredible dance routines to keep the audience entertained for almost two hours.
The show, which originated in the UK, has been around for years and has won numerous awards, offers a fun and engaging alternative to the typical musical or play. It is suitable for families, adults and kids of all ages, from toddlers to teens. As long as you’re not sensitive to loud noise, that is – did we mention it’s loud?
Details: Stomp runs for 110 minutes (there’s no intermission) and tickets for the show at the Buell Theatre in Denver start at just $25. Show times this weekend include 7:30 p.m. on Friday, 5:00 and 9:00 p.m. on Saturday and 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Tickets can be purchased by calling 303-893-4100 or by visiting denvercenter.org. The show runs through March 15.
STOMP Out Hunger with The Denver Rescue Mission
Patrons may drop off non-perishable items in the lobby for The Denver Rescue Mission. STOMP has made it its mission to partner with food banks across the country to STOMP Out Hunger. The show began its quest to reduce hunger in North America with a partnership with Philabundance, the Philadelphia region’s largest hunger relief organization, in December of 2007. The producers were looking for a way to give back to the community and with the timing of the holidays the partnership was a natural one. However, due to the current economic climate including high unemployment rates and state budget cuts, hunger organizations have seen an overwhelming demand for food assistance. As such, STOMP has dedicated itself to bringing attention to the heightened needs of food charities across the country all year round by sponsoring canned food drives. Other cities in which STOMP has conducted a STOMP Out Hunger campaign include Philadelphia, PA, Calgary, Canada, Peoria, IL, Detroit, MI, Toronto, Canada, Jacksonville, FL, Orlando, FL, Aurora, IL and Honolulu, HI, just to name a few.
