Westchester Broadway Theatre Presents ALTAR BOYZ, Previews Begin Tonight

Westchester Broadway Theatre ss Proud to Present ALTAR BOYZ from August 4th - September 18, 2011.

Press Opening: August 11, 2011
Book by Kevin Del Aguila
Music/lyrics by Gary Adler and Michael Patrick Walker
Directed and Choreographed by Carlos Encinias
Musical Direction by Julie McBride

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 Stage 4 of Dodger Stages on March 1, 2005. The production closed on January 10, 2010 after 2,032 regular performances, making it the 9th longest running off-Broadway musical of all time. Winner of the 2005 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical.Winner of the 2006 & 2007 Broadway.com Audience Favorite Award

Directed and Choreographed 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. Costumes are by Matthew Hemesath, Victor Lukas is Production Stage Manager and Properties by Grumpy's Props. Julie McBride is The Musical Director and David Gardos is the Assistant Musical Director.

Carlos Encinias (Director) is beyond excited to be back at the Westchester Broadway Theatre after working here as an actor over 10 years ago. Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, Carlos studied Theatre in Utah at BYU, and has been living and working in New York City since 2000.
Carlos recently directed/choreographed West Side Story to rave reviews at the Gateway Playhouse where he also directed/choreographed Altar Boyz last summer. He has also associate directed/choreographed the Adirondack Theatre Festival's production of Altar Boyz, and the DC premiere of Altar Boyz. He's choreographed and associate directed Big River at Tuachan Center for the Arts, and taught and choreographed for the Broadway Dreams Foundations, Take it From the Top Productions, Red Mountain Theatre Company, Scera Theatre, New York Musical Theatre Festival, and the New Mexico Ballet Company. As an actor, Carlos made his Broadway debut in Mamma Mia and then left to act in and supervise the short lived Broadway production of Good Vibrations, a musical based on The Beach Boys music. Carlos spent some time off Broadway in the award winning, Altar Boyz, where he was dance captain and standby for the show, and was privileged to be in the final company of LES MISERABLES on Broadway. This past year he was seen in the world premiere of Vices: A Love Story and just finished the workshop for the Broadway bound, Saving Aimee, starring Carolee Carmello.

Box Office: (914) 592-2222. www.BroadwayTheatre.com
Performances on Thursdays (matinee & evening), Saturdays and Sundays (matinees & evenings),
include a complete served meal. Adult: $75. Seniors: $67. Kids 16 & under: $52.
Performances on Friday Evenings are Show Only (without dinner): $45
Beverage Service & Gratuities are not included in the ticket price.

WBT Mainstage:
Altar Boyz 8/4 - 9/18/11
My Fair Lady 9/22/11-11/27/11
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