aLTAR BOYZ

Book by Kevin Del Aguila
Music and lyrics by Gary Adler and Michael Patrick Walker

Conceived by Marc Kessler and Ken Davenport
Directed by Stafford Arima
Choreography by Christopher Gattelli
Musical Direction by Gary Adler

July 10 - 26

5 Performances Added!

Tickets Now On Sale!

Armed with angelic voices and divine dance moves, the Altar Boyz – Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan an Abraham -- are an unlikely boy-band looking for their big break and determined to convert the world’s sinners one screaming fan at a time. Packed with clever lyrics, catchy tunes, and energetic choreography, ALTAR BOYZ shares a message of tolerance, friendship, and the power of good hair products.  Winner of the 2005 Outer Critics circle award for best off-Broadway musical.

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What critics have to say about ALTAR BOYZ: "This sweet-natured spoof can lift the spirits of even the most jaded theatergoer. Praise be.” — New York Magazine "It sends you home with a smile" -- The New York Times “For people looking for a light, frothy and slick night out, [ALTAR BOYZ] delivers with copious amounts of charm.” – Chicago Tribune "Thank Heaven for ALTAR BOYZ. If laughter is a form of salvation, my soul is clean." -- New York Daily News This award winner will have the whole family guffawing and singing along! -- Broadway.com

Top artists continue to work at ATF and ALTAR BOYZ in no exception: Heading up ATF's production at the Charles R. Wood Theatre is Stafford Arima, the director of the original off-Broadway production of ALTAR BOYZ, as well as productions of the show in Chicago, Cincinnati, St. Louis and the national tour.

ATF favorite, Gary Adler (musical director for tick, tick... BOOM! and our recent winter benefit, Broadway Beginnings, will serve as the music director for the production. This is a special bonus since Gary is one half of the ALTAR BOYZ songwriting team.  

MEET THE BOYZ!

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: LUKE (Lee Markham), MARK (Mitch Dean),  MATTHEW (Matt DeAngelis), JUAN (Xavier Cano), and ABRAHAM (Todd Stern)

Xavier Cano (Juan) is thrilled to be part of this production and to spend some time in the beautiful Adirondacks.  Credits include West Side Story (Chino in the 50th Anniversary European Tour and Fulton Opera House), Nibbles at Barrington Stage Company, Jorge in the world premiere of the musical Mariel at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Danny in Baby at Weathervane Playhouse, and a singer/dancer aboard Holland America Cruiseline.  University of Miami ‘06 BM in Musical Theatre and Computer Science. 

Matt DeAngelis (Matthew) is thrilled to be joining this talented cast of Altar Boyz.  Matt is originally from Boston, Massachussets where he attended the Boston Conservatory.  NY Credits: The Flood (Raleigh) (NYIT AWARD NOM Outstanding Actor in a Lead Role) and The Rockae (Cowherd) (NYMF) both with Prospect Theatre Company.  Other Roles include: Jesus Christ Superstar (Jesus), West Side Story (Tony), and AIDA (Radames).   A proud member of Actor’s Equity.  www.Mattdeangelis.com.

Mitch Dean (Mark) is stoked to be bringing the Boyz to Glens Falls and can’t wait for all the soft serve ice cream he can eat. National Tour: RENT, Altar Boyz. NY/Regional: Maccabeat, Smokey Joe’s Café, Footloose, Godspell, Sockdology Readings/Workshops: The Lavender Scare, Common Ground.

Lee Markham (Luke) is so excited to be in Altar Boyz!  His credits include: Off-Broadway: Max and Ruby (Max); Tour: Max and Ruby (Max), Smokey Joe’s Café (Bass), Sex Signals (Male presenter); Regional: Angels (Dasher), For Christ’s Sake (Annas).  Lee is originally from Treasure Island, FL and moved to NY in Sept. ’05.  He is also a member of the improv troupe “Eight is Never Enough”, does voiceover work on SIRIUS Radio for Truck Longer and is a stand-up comic. 

Todd Stern (Abraham) is originally from Los Angeles, but is currently bringin’ the shizzle to NYC.  National tours: Big River (Huck Finn), Joseph....Dreamcoat, and Sophisticated Ladies.  Regional: West-Siiide Story, Singin’ in da Rain, Crazy 4 U, The Scarlet Pimp, and She Loves Me (playa, not u).  New York street-creds include the 2K4 revival of Starmites where he played the role of Ack Ack, and served as Associate Choreographer, as well as the York Theatre Company’s workshop of the upcoming new musical Dillinger.