Photo Flash: Westchester Broadway Theatre's ALTAR BOYZ

Full of sharp parody, sinfully spectacular dancing, and irreverent humor, this spoof about a heavenly guy-group is adored by audiences and critics alike. With an extraordinary mix of side-splitting songs convincing enough to be played on MTV, uncontrollable laughs and lighthearted fun, this award-winning musical is pure delight that's suitable for all ages and will have the whole family laughing and singing along. It doesn't matter if you are religious, spiritual, church-going or not, prepare for total enjoyment and uplifting of spirits.

Altar Boyz tells the holy inspiring story of five small-town boys - Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham - trying to save the world one screaming fan at a time. Their pious pop act, including lyrics like "Girl You Make Me Wanna Wait" and "Jesus Called Me On My Cell Phone," worked wonders on the Ohio bingo-hall-and-pancake-breakfast circuit. But when fate brings them to New York, will the boyz take a bite out of the forbidden apple? As they perform their signature hits such as 'Rhythm In Me,' 'The Calling,' and 'I Believe,' the Boyz question their loyalty to each other and ask whether or not faith is really holding them together. They finally deliver a message of unity, that 'there is no star as bright as its constellation, no harmony in a single voice.

Altar Boyz debuted at the 47th Street Theatre in New York City in September 2004. The show opened Off Broadway at Dodger Stages on March 1, 2005. The production closed after 2,032 regular performances, making it the 9th longest running off-Broadway musical of all time.

Directed by Carlos Encinias, the cast features; Patrick Elliot as Mark, Ian Joseph as Abraham, Ralph Meitzler as Matthew, Travis Morin as Luke, Patrick Ortiz as Juan, and Adam Cassel will be the alternate for all the boyz. David Gardos is the Assistant Musical Director.

Set Coordinator is Steve Loftus, Lighting by Andrew Gmoser. Sound Design by John Hatton, Costumes are by Matthew Hemesath, Production Stage Management and props by Victor Lukas.

Photo Credit: John Vecchiolla

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