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Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Bass Concert Hall
by Victoria Schwarz - Apr 25, 2024

As many students of history know, 1929 was the beginning of a chaotic, and often tragic, decade for the United States. Seven months after a small stock market crash and recovery on March 25, the bottom fell out.

AUSTEN'S PRIDE To Release Full Live Album From Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2024

A full live recording of the music from the critically-acclaimed new musical Austen's Pride will be released, due to popular demand, in June 2024. The album will feature the star-studded cast from the recent concert at the prestigious Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Listen: Mamie Parris and Olivia Hernandez Perform 'When I Fall In Love' From AUSTEN'S PRIDE
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2023

A live single from the critically-acclaimed new musical Austen's Pride has been released featuring the star-studded cast from the June 29, 2023 concert at the prestigious Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

The Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association and Live Design Magazine Announce June Zooms
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2020

TSDCA and Live Design Magazine have announced their partnership in presenting June Zooms, a new weekly online seminar series with a focus on educating the theatre community and the general public of the various job functions of those working in theatre sound.

BWW REVIEW: The Intriguing Intimate Thriller, DOWN AN ALLEY FILLED WITH CATS Returns To The Sydney Stage
by Jade Kops - Apr 29, 2017

Warwick Moss' award winning two hander mystery thriller DOWN AN ALLEY FILLED WITH CATS is an interesting exploration of greed, guile and gullibility as it weaves between comedy and suspense.

Susan Stroman, Kevin Stites, Beowulf Boritt Headline MCP's CRAZY FOR YOU Creative Team
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2017

Manhattan Concert Productions (MCP) has announced the creative team for the 25th Anniversary concert performance of Gershwin's Tony Award-winning musical comedy Crazy for You, on February 19, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. at David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center.

New York Jets' Mark Sanchez Visits ALTAR BOYZ
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 13, 2009

The newest Jet, Mark Sanchez went from the Locker Room to the Dressing Room, when he stopped by ALTAR BOYZ this weekend to check out the show and see the BOYZ. Sanchez is the new quarterback for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Jets fifth overall in the 2009 NFL Draft.

Four Aces For Signatuture Theatre's Musical 'Ace'
by Charles Shubow - Sep 19, 2008

Take a wild ride through the eyes of a child who wants to know where he comes from

'Altar Boyz' Is A Slice of Theatrical Heaven
by Olena Ripnick - Nov 2, 2006

It's funny, it's witty, it's energetic, and it's smart, but one only needs a single word to describe Altar Boyz-heavenly.

Tyler Maynard Returns to Altar Boyz January 9th
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2005

Ken Davenport and Robyn Goodman, in association with Walt Grossman, Ruth Hendel, Sharon Karmazin, Matt Murphy and Mark Shacket, proudly announce that ALTAR BOYZ, the acclaimed musical comedy at Dodger Stages, winner of the coveted Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical Off-Broadway, will welcome back its original MARK on Monday, January 9th (8 PM) when TYLER MAYNARD returns to the role that garnered him Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel Award nominations as Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical!

Altar Boyz Celebrates 300th Performance Off Broadway November 18th
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2005

ALTAR BOYZ, the new acclaimed musical comedy at Dodger Stages, winner of the coveted Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical Off-Broadway, will have its 300th performance on FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18TH (8 PM)!

Altar Boyz Stars and Creative Team Sign on for Online Chats, Oct. 23-Jan. 15
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2005

From October 23rd through January 15th, 2006, the cast and creative team of Altar Boyz will chat online with fans

ALTAR BOYZ Representin' In BroadwayWorld Show Videos
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2005

A video show preview of the Off-Broadway hit, ALTAR BOYZ is now available on BroadwayWorld.com

ALTAR BOYZ Debuts New Song 'Leading The Way' To Benefit Victims Of Katrina On October 11th
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2005

Ken Davenport and Robyn Goodman, in association with Walt Grossman, Ruth Hendel, Sharon Karmazin, Matt Murphy and Mark Shacket, proudly announce that ALTAR BOYZ, the acclaimed musical comedy, winner of the coveted Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical Off-Broadway, will premiere a new song by Altar Boyz composer/lyricist Gary Adler, 'Leading the Way,' after the performances on Tuesday October 11th through Tuesday October 18th.

Altar Boyz Celebrates 250th Performance October 4
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2005

ALTAR BOYZ, the new acclaimed musical comedy at Dodger Stages, winner of the coveted Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical Off-Broadway, will have its 250th performance on Tuesday October 4th.

Anthony Rapp and Amy Spanger headline 'Feeling Electric' at the New York Musical Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2005

The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Reno Productions proudly present FEELING ELECTRIC as one of the featured productions of the 2005 New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF). Directed by Peter Askin (The Good Body, Trumbo), performances begin on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at Off-Broadway's Barrow Group Theatre (312 West 36th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

Altar Boyz Appear at Lincoln Center Barnes & Noble, July 28
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2005

The five Altar Boyz will discuss the show and sign CDs at Lincoln Center Barnes & Noble on July 28th

Silence! the Musical Cast, with Kandel, Harris, Howard
by BWW News Desk - Jul 6, 2005

Silence! the Musical, the musical parody of the Silence of the Lambs that will play the New York International Fringe Festival from Aug. 12th through 28th, will feature Paul Kandel, Jenn Harris and Lisa Howard

Altar Boyz CD Available at Theater May 3, In Stores May 17
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2005

Altar Boyz will release its debut CD at the theater only, for two weeks, beginning Tuesday, May 3rd.

2005 Lortel Nominees Announced - Doubt, Hurlyburly, Intimate Apparel, Altar Boyz and Spelling Bee Lead Pack
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2005

The League Of Off-Broadway Theatres And Producers is proud to announce the nominations for THE 20TH ANNUAL LUCILLE LORTEL AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT OFF-BROADWAY, which will be presented on Monday, May 2nd at Dodger Stages (340 West 50th Street) at 7 PM. A late night supper will follow at Ruth's Chris Steak House (148 West 51st Street). A cocktail reception to congratulate all of the nominees will be held on April 18th at Ruby Foo's Uptown (2182 Broadway at 77th Street).