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Altar Boyz 2005 - Articles Page 2

Run Time:
1 hour and 30 minutes, with no intermission
Opened: March 1, 2005
Closing: January 10, 2010

Altar Boyz - 2005 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Dodger Stages
50th Street New York, NY

An award-winning musical comedy spoof of a fictional Christian pop group (with one nice Jewish boy).


Altar Boyz - 2005 - Off-Broadway Cast

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Altar Boyz - 2005 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 2

Altar Boyz: The Resurrection
by Michael J. Roberts - October 16, 2007


Devin DeSantis, Brian Crum, Nick Verina, Tyler McGee and Adam Zelasko all give high octane performances in Chicago's latest smash hit.

Andrew C. Call Rejoins 'Altar Boyz' as Luke, Tonight 9/21
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2007


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.

'Altar Boyz' Van for Auction at BC/EFA Flea Market 9/23
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2007


The Altar Boyz Van, a beloved site all around the Times Square area, will be donated to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS to be auctioned off at this year's BC/EFA Flea Marker on Sunday September 23.

'Altar Boyz' Returns to Chicago for New Limited Engagement
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2007


The award-winning Off-Broadway musical comedy, Altar Boyz, returns to Chicago in an all-new production at Drury Lane Water Tower Place in a limited engagement. Previews begin September 28, opening is scheduled for Sunday, October 7 at 7PM.

Chad Doreck of 'You're The One That I Want' Joins Altar Boyz
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2007


Chad Doreck, labeled 'Ambitious Danny' during his stint on the reality show 'Grease: You're the One that I Want,' will join the cast of Altar Boyz, the acclaimed musical comedy at New World Stages, taking over the role of Matthew beginning September 3.

'Altar Boyz' Regional Delight
by James Sims - April 25, 2007


There is a praise-worthy effort afoot at Musical Theatre West, as the Long Beach company is putting on quite a show with the regional premiere of the Off-Broadway smash, Altar Boyz. Gaining the rights to a still running production, not to mention also being on a National Tour, is a feat in its own right, but MTW can also thank the heavens for a miraculous casting job with two former New York alums joining in on the fun...

Altar Boyz to Celebrate 3rd Anniversary March 1
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2007


Altar Boyz, the acclaimed musical comedy at Dodger Stages, winner of the coveted Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical Off-Broadway, will have its 3rd anniversary Off-Broadway March 1st.

Altar Boyz Join Songs of Love; Create "Nathaniel's Song"
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2007


Ken Davenport and Robyn Goodman, in association with Walt Grossman, Ruth Hendel, Sharon Karmazin, Matt Murphy and Mark Shacket, proudly announce that the cast of ALTAR BOYZ will record a song for the Songs of Love Foundation, the only non-profit organization dedicated to providing a source of inspiration, joy and possibly even healing by creating personalized one-of-a-kind songs for sick children.

ALTAR BOYZ's Celaya Passes GREASE Reality Show 1st Round
by BWW News Desk - January 7, 2007


Jason Celaya, who made his New York theater debut as Matthew in ALTAR BOYZ, has been among the first selected on the road to Broadway in the new NBC series, 'GREASE: You're the One That I Want.'

Theater & Politics? Altar Boyz Endorse Spitzer for Governor
by BWW News Desk - November 4, 2006


Ken Davenport and Robyn Goodman proudly announce the long running off-Broadway show, Altar Boyz (now also in the midst of a National Tour), has endorsed Attorney General Eliot Spitzer for Governor of New York. No other musical has ever endorsed a candidate.

'Altar Boyz' Is A Slice of Theatrical Heaven
by Olena Ripnick - November 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.

Altar Boyz Tour Launches Oct. 10 in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - September 5, 2006


The 30-week national tour of the acclaimed Off-Broadway hit Altar Boyz will kick off with a three-week engagement at Chicago's LaSalle Bank Theatre (18 West Monroe Street) October 10 - 29, 2006.

Altar Boyz Kick off 30-City Tour in Chicago October 10
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2006


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 award-winning musical comedy, will kick off a 30-week National Tour with a three-week engagement at the LaSalle Theatre (4901 W. Irving Park Road) in Chicago beginning October 10th.

ALTAR BOYZ Representin' In BroadwayWorld Show Videos
by BWW News Desk - October 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 - October 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.

Photo Coverage: Altar Boyz At Barnes & Noble
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2005


Photos of the Altar Boyz CD signing held at Lincoln Center Barnes & Noble.

Altar Boyz Recording Released May 17, Show Challenges Backstreet Boys to a 'Boy Band-Off'
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2005


Sh-K-Boom Records announced that the debut recording for the hot new 'boy band' ALTAR BOYZ will hit stores on May 17th. The boyz, who are also the cast of the Award Winning Off-Broadway show, ALTAR BOYZ, will perform live and sign CDs May 17th in Times Square at 5pm.

Altar Boyz to Sing National Anthem at Shea Stadium April 27th
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2005


The Altar Boyz will sing the National Anthem at the Mets vs. Braves game on Wednesday April 27th at 1pm.

Altar Boyz to Kick Off National Tour in Detroit in September
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2005


Altar Boyz will open at Detroit's City Theater this September, with the cast to be announced later.

Altar Boyz Dance Workshop Benefits Broadway Cares on April 23rd
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2005


Altar Boyz choreographer Christopher Gattelli is teaching an Altar Boyz Dance workshop along with the cast.

Altar Boyz Featured on WB 11 Morning News in NY Friday, March 18th at 8:50am
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2005


Altar Boyz will be featured on the WB 11 Morning News in NY on Friday, March 18th at 8:50am.

Altar Boyz: What Would Jesus Shout-Out?
by Michael Dale - March 3, 2005


A giddy new musical spoofs Christian rock and teenage boy bands

Altar Boyz History

Other Productions of Altar Boyz

2004   New York World Premiere
New York
2005   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2005   US Tour National Tour
US Tour

Altar Boyz - 2005 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical 0
2005 The Lortels Outstanding Choreographer Christopher Gattelli
2005 The Lortels Outstanding Featured Actor Tyler Maynard
2005 The Lortels Outstanding Musical Ken Davenport and Robyn Goodman, in association with Walt Grossman, Ruth Hendel, Sharon Karmazin, Matt Murphy and Mark Shacket
2005 The Lortels Outstanding Sound Design Simon Matthews
2005 Theatre World Awards Performance Tyler Maynard

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