Stomp Live (2008)

Stomp Live captures the stunning stage musical beautifully. A fan since the 2000 performance at TPAC, the artistry and athleticism of the Stomp performers is legendary. This DVD (along with surround sound) recreates the intimacy of a live performance with the the footage of a front row seat.

Stomp is a fascinating production that combines rhythm, humor, and unreal discipline to create music. Brooms, pipes, trash pails, water jugs, sand--it all takes on new life and sound with the manipulation of the cast. The cast members obviously enjoy themselves. Their wordless chemistry with the audience in England's Bright Dome is fun. This banging on random pots takes on new meaning with the cadence of hubcaps and trashcans ringing in brilliant cacophony.

This DVD combined some performances from the show I remember--especially the Zippo lighters--and some new to me. The kitchen sinks were hysterical and downright cool, but the newspaper bit takes the performers at their best. Behind the scenes footage brings additional flare as does the interiew with the creates.

Stomp Live is hand down better than the '97 HBO special Stomp Out Loud. Unlike any musical you've seen, Stomp Live is a riot.