'An Altar Boyz Christmas' Concert Dec.17 Benefits BC/EFA

The Chicago cast of the hit musical Altar Boyz will host "An Altar Boyz Christmas," a one-night-only holiday concert, at 200 East on Chestnut, located in the landmark Seneca Hotel at 200 East Chestnut St. in Chicago Monday, December 17 at 7PM.  This star-studded event will feature cast members from Jersey Boys and Wicked, with all proceeds benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

"An Altar Boyz Christmas" will feature performances by the Chicago cast of the hit Off-Broadway musical comedy Altar Boyz:  Brian Crum (Mark), Devin DeSantis (Matthew), Tyler McGee (Luke), Nick Verina (Abraham), and Adam Zelasko (Juan).

Other special guests scheduled to perform include Jersey Boys National Tour/Chicago star Jeremy Kushnier (Tommy DeVito, and the original Ren in Footloose on Broadway), John Michael Dias (Alternate for Frankie Valli) as well as show Ensemble members Jenny Lee Stern, and Rashad Naylor; Jennifer DiNoia (Elphaba standby), Kate Fahrner (Glinda u/s), and Mindy Reid (Madame Morrible u/s) of the Chicago production of Wicked; and Mark Richard Ford, who recently appeared as Collins in Rent on Broadway.  The Altar Boyz band, comprised of Alan Bukowiecki (keyboard), Jeremy Ramey (keyboard), Ethan Deppe (drums), and Malcolm Ruhl (guitar), will provide live accompaniment.  "An Altar Boyz Christmas" is produced and directed by Brian Crum.

In addition to an evening of classic holiday carols and Broadway favorites, attendees will have the chance to mingle with the stars and participate in a live auction for "A Date with the Altar Boyz."

Tickets for "An Altar Boyz Christmas," priced at $35 (limited view) and $50, include the cost of admission and two drink tickets.  A small number of VIP tickets, priced at $100, include prime seating and raffle tickets for prizes from Altar Boyz and more.  Seating is very limited.  All tickets are tax deductible, with proceeds benefiting BC/EFA.