TriArts Sharon Playhouse Presents ALTAR BOYZ, 7/20-7/29

TriArts Sharon Playhouse, under the leadership of Executive Director Alice Bemand, continues its 2012 summer season with the heavenly musical hit ALTAR BOYZ from July 20 through July 29.

One of Off-Broadway’s longest-running musicals, the award-winning musical Altar Boyz will be directed by Artistic Director John Simpkins, with choreography by Nancy Renée Braun (Fat Camp), and music direction is by Eric Kang. Making their TriArts Sharon Playhouse debuts are Jared Nepute (Matthew), Joshua Greenblatt (Mark), Jarrad Green (Luke), Greg Laucella (Juan), and David Piazza (Abraham).

Altar Boyz features a book by Kevin Del Aguila, and music and lyrics by Gary Adler & Michael Patrick Walker. Conceived by Marc Kessler & Ken Davenport, Altar Boyz tells the holy inspiring story of 5 small-town boys - Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham - trying to save the world one screaming fan at a time. With angelic voices, sinfully spectacular dancing and a touching story, Altar Boyz is destined to rock the masses of all denominations!

Full of sharp parody 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 and totally original new musical is 90 minutes of pure delight that's suitable for all ages and will have the whole family laughing and singing along.

The design team includes Erik D. Diaz (sets), Chris Dallos (lights), Michelle Eden Humphrey (costumes), and Jeremy Stirone (sound). Joshua Wright is the production stage manager.

TriArts Sharon Playhouse’s ALTAR BOYZ is sponsored by Sharon Country Inn, Salisbury Bank & Trust and WKZE 98.1FM.

The TriArts Sharon Playhouse is located at 49 Amenia Road in Sharon, CT. Performance dates and times for ALTAR BOYZ are Friday, July 20 at 8pm; Saturday, July 21 at 2pm and 8pm; Sunday, July 22 at 5pm; Wednesday, July 25 at 2pm and 7pm; Thursday, July 26 at 2pm and 7pm; Friday, July 27 at 8pm, Saturday, July 28 at 2pm and 8pm; and Sunday, July 29 at 5pm. Tickets ($16-$47) for Altar Boyz are available for purchase online at www.triarts.net or by calling the box office at (860) 364-7469.

The 2012 Summer Season at TriArts Sharon Playhouse continues with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music (August 9-26). TriArts Sharon Playhouse (Alice Bemand, Executive Director; Michael Berkeley and John Simpkins, Artistic Directors) is a not-for-profit theatre, located in Litchfield County, Sharon, CT, at the foot of the Berkshires. In addition to producing mainstage musicals and many special events each summer season, TriArts also offers a summer youth theatre program, workshops and readings of new musicals, concerts, and special events throughout the year in its Bok Gallery. For more information on TriArts Sharon Playhouse, please visit www.triarts.net or call 860-364-SHOW (7469).