Radio Lady: "STOMP" the musical returns to Portland, OR and other venues.

[Radio_Lady]

STOMP is returning to Portland’s Keller Auditorium at 3rd Avenue and Clay. From its beginnings as a street performance in the UK, STOMP has grown into an international sensation over the past thirteen 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 permanent London company and a European tour. A brand-new production in Las Vegas from STOMP's creators, STOMP OUT LOUD, features a cast double the size of the original production and is now playing at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino inside a new $28 million theater specifically created for the production.

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, and a Special Citation from Best Plays. The young performers “make a rhythm out of anything we can get our hands on that makes a sound,” says co-creator/director Luke Cresswell. Stiff-bristle brooms become a sweeping orchestra; Zippo lighters flip open and closed to create a fiery fugue; wooden poles thump and clack in a rhythmic explosion. STOMP uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – trashcans, tea chests, plastic bags, plungers, boots, and hubcaps – to fill the stage with compelling and infectious rhythms.

Critics and audiences have raved: “STOMP is as crisp and exuberant as if it had opened yesterday,” says The New York Times. The San Francisco Chronicle declares “STOMP has a beat that just won’t quit!” The Los Angeles Times exclaims: “Electrifying! Triumphs in the infinite variety of the human experience.” “A phenomenal show! Bashing, crashing, smashing, swishing, banging and kicking – a joyous invention!” says the Chicago Tribune.

STOMP is directed and created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas. The smash hit returns to Portland, Oregon's Keller Auditorium from June 19 to June 24, 2007. Tickets are available by calling 503-790-ARTS or in person at the locations below.

Visit us online at www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com or www.portlandopera.org

TICKET and PERFORMANCE information

June 19 - 24, 2007
(Keller Auditorium, SW 3rd & Clay)

Tuesday - Friday 7:30 pm
Saturday 5:00 pm & 9:00 pm (Two performances)
Sunday 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm (Two performances)

Tickets are priced from $15 to $50 and can be purchased:

BY PHONE:
Ticketmaster : (503) 790-ARTS (days, evenings, and weekends)
Portland Opera Box Office: [phone] or toll free at [phone]
(Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)

IN PERSON:
Ticketmaster outlets, The Hampton Opera Center, 211 SE Caruthers St.
(Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)
PCPA Box Office, SW Broadway and Main (Mon – Sat, 10am – 5pm)
GROUPS: 20 or more save up to 20% by calling Group Sales at [phone] or
e-mail: [e-mail]

(Cross-posted to OREGON forum.)

[ironflange]

1. Too bad

We'll be hitting town a little late to catch it. My daughter would LOVE to see Stomp, I know. "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" is playing during our visit, but I'm the only one vaguely interested in it. Heck with it, we'll be too busy anyway, with all the fun Portland has to offer.

[SeattleGirl]

2. I've seen them. It's a great show!

:hi:

[Radio_Lady]

3. I'm taking my six-year-old grandson this time!

I think he'll really enjoy the PERCUSSION!

[Radio_Lady]

4. "Riff on that garbage can lid, man! It makes an AWESOME sound!"