Andrew C. Call Rejoins 'Altar Boyz' as Luke, Tonight 9/21

Andrew C. Call, who last appeared on Broadway in High Fidelity, will rejoin the cast of Altar Boyz, the acclaimed musical comedy at New World Stages, taking over the role of Luke, beginning September 21.  He replaces Landon Beard.

In addition to High Fidelity, Andrew has appeared as Luke Off-Broadway: in Altar Boyz after creating the role in the first national tours; he also appeared in the National Tour of Saturday Night Fever.  His regional credits include West Side Story, The Robber Bridegroom, and Kiss of the Spider Woman. He has also been a part of numerous New York readings including: The Hudsucker Proxy, The Front, and Officer and a Gentleman.

"Altar Boyz, the acclaimed musical comedy, winner of the 2005 Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical Off-Broadway, is the longest running new musical comedy to open in New York in years! 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, uncontrollable laughs and lighthearted fun, this award-winning and totally original new musical is suitable for all ages. Altar Boyz recently completed its First National Tour. Altar Boyz enjoyed its Asian premiere in Seoul, South Korea and its European premiere in Budapest," describe press notes.

Altar Boyz also features Chad Doreck. Jay Garcia, Ryan J. Ratliff and Ryan Strand, and is directed by Stafford Arima and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli. Altar Boyz has music & lyrics by Gary Adler and Michael Patrick Walker with book by Kevin Del Aguila, based on a concept by Marc Kessler and Ken Davenport. 

Performances are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 8PM, Saturday at 2PM & 8PM, and Sunday at 3PM & 7PM.  New World Stages is located at 340 West 50th Street, just west of Eighth Avenue. For more information, please visit www.altarboyz.com or call 1 -877-ABOYZ-411.