Stomp at Temple Buell Theatre

I’m ready to go home and start the STOMP workout which will involve erratically sweeping my floors, denting all trash receptacles, and re-​purposing furniture all while developing an increased sense of rhythm that is sure to be the envy of the Caucasian community.
Great show, super engaging, would recommend it to anyone who likes to have a good time.

Still thinking about the fabulous show!
Wow, this was so super fantastic great! Immediately following the show, we all proceeded to mimic the fun with plastic bags, tubs, and anything else that would make a sound like a bunch of goofballs :)
Such a cool experience! No diologue, high energy, urban feeling and a lot of diversity! I am told the show is different each time due to the performers, so it is most likely worth seeing again. Great evening in the middle of a long hard work week to remind us that all the world is a stage! My thanks to all who contributed!

I didn’t know much about Stomp before we went last week, other than the fact that it was hugely popular.
WE LOVED IT!
So original and addicting. Despite the no talking thing, we laughed so hard.

I have wanted to see Stomp for as long as I can remember. As a teen I saw it on TV and I thought someday I’ll see it. So when tickets came up for Stomp I jumped on it. Unfortunately we got wait listed. I was devastated. Whomever cancelled I love you. We were smack in the middle of the orchestral section center stage!
The show was amazing. It was comical and there was some minimal acting. It’s a great show because there is no talking so if someone didn’t speak English they’d have as much fun as someone who did.
These dancers were so talented I don’t think my eyes could move around the sage fast enough to keep up. There was a lot of noise and there was a lot of action and you wanted to dance. They even got the audience involved. If you get a chance to see this show do not turn it down, it is worth every penny you’d pay to see it.

Wow, the performers really work hard on this one! I’d like to call Stomp! the street version of tap dance. That said, it’s not as classy as a tap dance show, and at times silly (e.g. the props that they used). But it’s unexpectedly funny! Some parts of it get quite loud, so if you don’t like the feeling of your heart being pounded, this ain’t for you. However, if you enjoy killer rhythms, then definitely don’t miss Stomp!
I like how it’s short and sweet (no intermission). I give it 3.5 stars at the expense of music…

So often when I go out anymore, I start writing a review in my head during the experience, whether it’s food, booze or something else. Stomp is the exception to this rule. The only thing happening in my body last night was my heart beating along with the drums.
For nearly two hours, I was lost in a visceral bliss of rhythm and movement. I hooted and shouted when something impressed me and I clapped with total sincerity at the every routine. I honestly didn’t want it to end.
The skill level and tight choreography made every moment of this show an absolute delight.
It’s hands down the BEST show I’ve seen at the DCPA and I’ll never forget it.
I have to admit, though, that I’m a little disappointed that my grocery bags don’t sound as good as the ones they used in the show.

Wow! When I lived in NYC, Stomp! was a regular hit on Broadway, yet I never got the chance to see it. Back in Denver, I finally got to see this fantastic show.
With no dialogue, no plot, no nothing that regualr theatre/​musicals are made of, Stomp! does all that it needs to do with amazing sounds produced sometimes in ways I couldn’t even figure out. And even without any dialogue, the actors/​musicians still manage to connect with each other and the audience. I foudn myself laughing a lot!
My favorite part of the show was the awesome audience participation. Getting everyone clapping is easy, but managing to then work in beats with brooms, trashcans, and buckets… Not an easy feat. But these guys are GOOD. And they made me walk out of the theatre wanting to pound or drum or tap on everything I saw!

The show was awesomely incredible. I was very excited when I was invited unexpectedly to attend with some friends. I remember the child when my mother would constantly get on my brother and I for beating on everything we could find in the garage, out in the yard, in the house basically all over the place and here we are 30 + years later and they made a show out of just that.
If you can possibly get to see the show while it’s here in town change your plans and buy your ticket.
I think my favorite part was the difference between large pipe and a small pipe if you been there you know, if you’re going you have something to look forward to.
The funniest part for me wasn’t the actual show, it was the kid behind us who kept counting when someone else would come on the stage… I was getting ready for him to start laughing like The Count from Sesame Street.

WOW!!! This was an awesome show. Thanks to the ridiculous tickets we had I was all up in their business and I loved every second of it. Each of the songs were great and I enjoyed how they intermingled their comedy throughout.
I did think Cammie Griffin stole the show with the amount of energy she came out the gate with, but the whole cast was awesome and very enjoyable.
One bit of a warning is they don’t have an intermission so if you had a couple pregame cocktails like I did be prepared to sprint to the bathroom after the show.
Get your tickets now you won’t be disappointed!

Throughout human history, music and rhythm have played an integral role. Think of sitting around the fire with friends and family. One cannot help but get sucked into the beats that emanate from this setting; it’s in our very bones to stand up, dance, stomp our feet and join in. Every culture across the world has music in some fashion and every one starts with the baseline and rhythm. It infects you at a primal level and you begin to clap your hands and tap your feet.
Alright, enough of the anthropology lesson, yes?
Stomp is much more than a baseline: it’s a rhythmic experience involving garbage cans, brooms, dustbins, lighters, and plastic bags. Anything you can make a noise with, they’re going to change it into an amazing performance with that beat that appeals to our deepest roots.
I dare you to go see Stomp, a show with absolutely no dialogue, and not clap your hands, shout, whistle, and smile. It’s truly an unforgettable experience!
Many thanks to Tiffany and Crew for treating us to another fantastic show at the theatre!

These performers can turn anything into a great sound including the kitchen sink. I was totally surprised that it was not a loud trash can banging hour of performance, the quieter sounds were my favorite. I loved the numbers with lighters and the one with paper and plastic sacks.
All the vignettes have a bit of a story to them and sometimes, the audience becomes part of the act.
This is a fun show and recommended for all ages.

Mesmerizing beats and visuals-​I was hooked from beginning to end. Wish I had that kind of talent! Wasn’t expecting the humor and that just added to the show.
Did you know that the Denver Performing Arts Complex is the largest performing arts complex under one roof, and the second-​largest center of its kind? Denver is so lucky to have this. Can’t wait to see another amazing show. Thank you again!

All the Years I lived in Vegas I had never seen Stomp. Now that im In Denver I see shows Once or Twice a year how does that work lol?
Stomp didnt disappoint as I knew it wouldnt. They use every day house hold items to make music. And its sounds better than what comes across the air waves. The Cast is Fresh Young and Vibrant. I dont think i stopped laughing. They involve the audience a great deal, even people sitting in the nose bleeds. Though I wasnt in the nose bleeds. Thanks Tiff :)
ENCORE ENCORE ENCORE in my books. They make use of the whole stage and its also a comedy routine. Take the Kids and Take Grandma they will love it.

This was an amazing and fantastic show! Thanks to Unilocal and the DCPA with stretching my mind to encompass so many art forms this year.
My bf was very excited to see this show and I was just so-​so on it. When I looked at information on the web site, it just seemed like a lot of noise and I wasn’t sure how I would be able to stand it. I was so wrong. There were some parts where the music was loud, but it wasn’t unbearable.
I was amazed and enthralled the entire way through with the beats and sounds they were able to generate out of everyday items that you wouldn’t imagine put together would sound so good. Not only did these performers make music, there were some who brought laughter to my eyes and lips, as well as astonishment at the sheer athleticism of these performers. Stomp was fantastic and I absolutely loved it. It’s here for 4 more days, definitely check it out if you’re able to do so.

I enjoyed Stomp more than I thought I would. After crunching numbers all day, I wasn’t too keen on going to see people rattling garbage cans and kitchen sinks but to my chagrin it was much more than that. For not speaking one word the entire performance, this was quite a charming performance and like Kat said, it was nice to turn off my mind for a couple of hours. I felt like it even brought a personalized note to Denver because the performers looked like people you would find right off of Colfax. That being said, I wasn’t expecting stellar music.
I was wrong.
The show really had no rhyme or reason to it and no flow how other musicals and performances I’ve seen have had which makes Stomp stick out from the rest. From tubes to sticks to members of the cast hanging from the rafters and beating on objects, music was everywhere and it was beautiful. From time to time I would close my eyes and just listen to the music but I would get impatient and soon would open my eyes to see what exactly they were doing. Not only did they perform the music well but it also had a comic note to the show which went hand in hand with audience participation. I wasn’t expecting there to be any interaction with the audience so that was something refreshing and if you want to take little ones to this show, it’s appropriate. The only thing that was off-​putting to me were the female performers. While I’m all for girl power the lack of women in this show (two of them) felt like the two women were trying a little too hard to be animated and aggressive with their instruments, more so than the males. The guys would be beating on their instrument, then alongside them the girls who were flailing their arms and hopping around while doing so, it was a bit distracting. Nonetheless this is a performance like no other and if you’re a fan of the percussion like I am, you will be pleased.

What an amazing time! It was my first time to this theater district in Denver, what an exciting place.
Stomp is such a fun performance to watch, you don’t have to even work hard to imagine the performers enjoying themselves up there. It’s bouncing around stage, making sweet, choreographed noise with everyday items such as matchboxes, garbage cans, brooms and newspapers. And the situational humor, oh so good! On top fo that, there’s no dialog, I’m 99.9% sure that they never said one word from start to finish.
It’s great for audiences of all ages, most will be entertained by all aspects of it, others may just relate to the music, some to the dance, and for most, the humor takes it over the top.
The venue is so good as well — if you don’t mind forking over a few more bucks, a $ 7 glass of wine with your date and some people watching is in order. I walked to the second level lobby and watched people from the outdoor balcony (of which there are many).
If you haven’t seen Stomp, I dunno what you’re waiting for, go get a ticket now!

I have not seen a bad event at the Buell.
I’ve been dying to see Stomp for some time and was so excited when I saw they were coming to town — BONUS!
Comedy, acting, physical stamina, beautiful people, rhythm, and beats that make you want to dance. These are just a few things you will see when watching Stomp.
We had wonderful seats and every movement made on stage was perfection and made me want to get up on stage with them. I almost stopped and bought a lighter on the way home — you know why! I want a match box too — who knew it could sound so lovely. This a family event and would be something the kids would be talking about for a long time. Truly an entertaining time for everyone. The Stomp crew was so into the performance they even broke a few brooms in the first five minutes — that’s show business for you.
Keep the shows coming, can’t wait for the next one.

Loved it! Nothing like it in the world. Great humor, fantastic beat and energy with an attitude! I found my date and I, and most of the rest of the audience, bobbing back and forth with the beat.
I managed to get tickets to see this show two times. I was quite surprised to see that there were a lot of differences between the two performances. Not big differences mind you, but little differences in the humor and the way the characters played out. Yes, much to my delight, there is character development in a Stomp performance!
Thanks to the Unilocal staff for getting tickets for our group!

I’m not going to lie, the first number made me wonder how I was going to get through an hour and 45 minutes of this noise making business. It was a trick — don’t be fooled. The second number AND EVERY NUMBER AFTER THAT was amazing. I’m sorry for yelling at you. It’s just that I can’t hear very well after all of that fricking awesomeness.
Here’s the thing, though. I didn’t know how they could create an entire show of that length pounding on random objects throughout the stage — but that’s not what it is. Well, it’s that — but it’s more than that. The humor, theatrics, dancing, martial arts, movement… it’s fantastic. I remember seeing this art first on Bette MIdler’s ‘Mondo Beyondo’ (holy smokes am I aging myself — just search Bette Midler and «drum town» on youtube”)
I loved that clip — I had it recorded on VHS (or was it beta max?) and would watch it over and over. And over. And I would try to emulate it. Stomp came from this artist. I didn’t think this show would impress me. I was wrong.
Go see it. Better yet, go experience it.

What do a lighter, broomstick and a trashcan have in common? Absolutely nothing, unless in the hands of Stomp performers then we are talking some serious rhythm and beat!
I’d have to say that I enjoyed the show from beginning to end. Choreography was very well executed from one sequence to the next. Not only did each performer have their own unique look, style and demeanor, but they all came together rhythmically with explosive beats. Who knew you can deliver a great show without saying a single word. The fun treat at the very end of the show between performers and audience members was too fun — I’m not going to spoil it so you’ll have to go experience it for yourself.
The audience consisted of a wide range of ages, which means it is great for families, date nights, or just a fun outing in general. The show did not run too short nor did it drag on for too long, it was just right! If you like ingenuity then this show is for sure something you’ll like.