Cary Lamb, Jr. will be performing in an upcoming “STOMP” show at The Music Hall.
Photo courtesy of STOMP
The international percussion sensation, “STOMP,” is almost here and it’s making some noise along the way while headed to the Music Hall for performances from March 1 to 6.
From its humble start as a street performance in the UK, “STOMP” has bloomed into an international sensation over the past 27 years, having performed in more than 50 countries and in front of more than 24 million people.
Created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, “STOMP” continues its run with four global productions: the ongoing sold-out production at New York’s Orpheum Theatre, a permanent London company, and North American and European tours. Throughout the life of the show, it has continued to change by creating new materials and incorporating new pieces through supermarket carts, plumbing fixtures, paint cans and more.
In addition to the stage shows, “STOMP” has seen major success marked by positive reviews, numerous awards, an Academy Award nomination, four Emmy nominations, among others.
The performers “make a rhythm out of anything we can get our hands on that makes a sound,” said co-founder/director Luke Cresswell.
With a unique combination of percussion, movement and visual comedy, “STOMP” has created its own inimitable, contemporary form of rhythmic expression — both household and industrial objects find new life as musical instruments in the hands of an idiosyncratic band of body percussionists. It is a journey through sound, a celebration of every day, and a comic interplay of characters wordlessly communicating through dance and drum.
Long Island resident Cary Lamb Jr., one of the “STOMP” performers has studied percussive movement and rhythms all his life, according to a press release. As an artist, he explores the unique but always-energetic extremes of dance. He has tap danced for the New York Mets, the Brooklyn Nets and the Apollo Theatre while recognized by artists such as Missy Elliot, Chance the Rapper, and Snoh Aalegra for the unique blend of tap and hip-hop.
Lamb told the Michigan Chronicle that his role is called “Particle Man” in the upcoming show.
“Basically, he’s the visual component to this show,” Lamb said. “While everyone is making music and makes a rhythm you see him off in the corner making a shape or doing something with his broom that he shouldn’t be doing … I love that.”
Lamb added that he is always trying to “put something upside down” to see what it would look like.
“I think if people come see the show, they’re gonna see that … organic and real exploration on stage,” he said, adding that it’s his fifth year with the company and fourth tour due to COVID. “It feels like my first tour.”
Synchronized stiff-bristle brooms become a sweeping orchestra, eight 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 — dustbins, tea chests, radiator hoses, boots, hub caps — to fill the stage with a compelling and unique act that is often imitated but never duplicated.
Critics and audiences have raved: “’STOMP’ is as crisp and exuberant as if it had opened yesterday,” said The New York Times.
“A phenomenal show! Bashing, crashing, smashing, swishing, banging and kicking – a joyous invention!” the Chicago Tribune added.
“Music belongs to everyone,” Lamb said adding that people have to be willing to listen.
While they’re listening, he is looking for more ways to “find more rhythms” and more ways to express his talent in a show that he has watched since he was eight years old.
“It just [left] a great impression in my mind,” he said.
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