Photo Coverage: James Royce Edwards Says Farewell to Altar Boyz
By: Linda Lenzi Mar. 20, 2006
On Sunday, March 19th, James Royce Edwards played his final performance as Matthew in Altar Boyz.Altar Boyz, with music and lyrics by Gary Adler and Michael Patrick Walker and a book by Kevin Del Aguila, also currently features Tyler Maynard as Mark, Andrew C. Call as Luke, Clyde Alves as Juan and Dennis Moench as Abraham. According to press notes, Altar Boyz is "full
of sharp parody, sinfully spectacular dancing, and irreverent humor,
this spoof about a heavenly guy-group (features) an extraordinary mix of side-splitting songs
'convincing enough to be played on MTV,' uncontrollable laughs and
lighthearted fun." The show, which is directed by Stafford Arima and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, continues to run at New World Stages (formerly Dodgers Stages).
Before taking on the role of Matthew, Edwards played Luke in Altar Boyz. Other credits include the Theatreworks tour of Les Miserables, national tours of Hairspray and Mamma Mia!, Forever Plaid in San Diego, and regional productions of Children of Eden, The Scarlet Pimpernel, The Sound of Music, Miss Saigon and Footloose, among others. For more information on the actor, visit www.jamesroyceedwards.com.
Before taking on the role of Matthew, Edwards played Luke in Altar Boyz. Other credits include the Theatreworks tour of Les Miserables, national tours of Hairspray and Mamma Mia!, Forever Plaid in San Diego, and regional productions of Children of Eden, The Scarlet Pimpernel, The Sound of Music, Miss Saigon and Footloose, among others. For more information on the actor, visit www.jamesroyceedwards.com.
The Altar Boyz--Jim Daly (understudy), Andrew Call, James Royce Edwards, Tyler Maynard and Clyde Alves
Jim Daly, Tyler Maynard, James Royce Edwards, Stephanie J. Block, Clyde Alves, and Andrew Call
James Royce Edwards
James Royce Edwards and wife Karin
Stephanie J. Block and Chuck Mirarchi (Apollo Public Relations)
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