Chicago – The dance and percussion show, “Stomp,” part of popular culture for close to 20 years, performs again in Chicago at the Bank of America Theater from April 28th through May 2nd. Donisha Brown, a “co-rehearsal Director” and performance artist in the show for over 11 years, is a crucial part of Stomp’s endurance.
Stomp’s history begins in Britain in 1981, with the creators Steve McNicholas and Luke Cresswell. These street band performers – the act was called Pookiesnackenburger – eventually evolved into the show, which was written and choreographed by Luke as a part of the band’s stage act. The original Stomp debuted at the Edinburgh Festival and London in 1991.
Since that time Stomp has morphed into an international sensation, with touring companies and a Las Vegas revue. Its unique act of using everyday objects for percussion, along with dance movement and physical comedy, has entertained and endured through countless performances and variations.
Stomp’s history begins in Britain in 1981, with the creators Steve McNicholas and Luke Cresswell. These street band performers – the act was called Pookiesnackenburger – eventually evolved into the show, which was written and choreographed by Luke as a part of the band’s stage act. The original Stomp debuted at the Edinburgh Festival and London in 1991.
Since that time Stomp has morphed into an international sensation, with touring companies and a Las Vegas revue. Its unique act of using everyday objects for percussion, along with dance movement and physical comedy, has entertained and endured through countless performances and variations.
- 4/28/2010
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Garbage can lids and brooms and sticks make up just a few of the "instruments" used for this percussive symphony. Stomp has been packing in audiences at the Orpheum Theatre since 1994, and is still running strong.From its beginnings as a street performance in the UK, Stomp has grown into an international sensation over the past 14 years, having performed in over 350 cities in 36 countries worldwide. Stomp continues its phenomenal run with the ongoing sell-out Off-Broadway production at New York's Orpheum Theatre, a North American tour, and two productions overseas - a London company and a European tour. A production in Las Vegas from Stomp's creators, Stomp Out Loud, is now playing at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Stomp, an overwhelming success marked by rave reviews, numerous awards and sell-out engagements, is the winner of an Olivier Award for Best Choreography (London's Tony Award), a New York Obie Award, a Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatre Experience,...
- 1/21/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
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