Michael Patrick Walker
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Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals of EVITA at A.R.T. (Apr 28, 2023)
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals of EVITA at American Repertory Theater (Apr 13, 2023)
BWW Review: BWW REVIEWS: ALTAR BOYZ at Garden Theater (Jan 24, 2022)
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals of EVITA at A.R.T. (Apr 28, 2023)
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals of EVITA at American Repertory Theater (Apr 13, 2023)
BWW Review: BWW REVIEWS: ALTAR BOYZ at Garden Theater (Jan 24, 2022)
BIO
Michael Patrick Walker’s debut musical, Altar Boyz, garnered him two Drama Desk nominations (shared with Gary Adler) for both outstanding music and outstanding lyrics, won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off Broadway Musical and ran for five years. He also co-conceived and wrote the score for The Distant Bells which was a finalist for the Eugene O’Neill Musical Theatre Festival and received a reading at the Roundabout Theatre in early 2011 starring Chita Rivera, Ana Gasteyer and Rachel York. He is currently writing an original new musical with book-writer Rick Elice (Jersey Boys, Peter and the Starcatcher) and developing a dance musical with director Stafford Arima (Carrie, Altar Boyz) and choreographer Andrew Palermo (artistic director of dre.dance). Beyond the world of theatre, he composed the new Rockette dance number Humbugged! for the 2011 Radio City Christmas Spectacular, and his music and lyrics can be heard on TV on the Disney Channel’s “Johnny and the Sprites” and Nick JR’s “Olivia”. Recordings include the Altar Boyz cast album, Out of Context: The Songs of Michael Patrick Walker and several editions of BC/EFA’s Carols for a Cure.
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VIDEO: Watch ALTAR BOYZ Casts Reunite to Sing a Heavenly 'I Believe'
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-07-02 11:47:23
TV Exclusive: Watch Glenn Close and the Cast of SUNSET BOULEVARD Tribute Vintage Hollywood at Birdland!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-05-29 12:00:03
VIDEO: Watch All the Performances from AN ANDERSON AND PETTY CHRISTMAS
by BWW News Desk - 2017-01-03 10:41:35
STAGE TUBE: First Listen! Anderson & Petty to Release New Christmas Single
by BWW News Desk - 2016-12-07 06:04:57
TV Exclusive: Broadway Legend Chita Rivera Will Return to the Cafe Carlyle Next Week!
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-05-14 16:00:44
TV Exclusive: Better Late Than Never! Broadway Legend Chita Rivera Prepares for Her Cafe Carlyle Debut
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-04-10 14:00:46
STAGE TUBE: ALLEGIANCE's Telly Leung Sings 'Second Chances' at Joe's Pub
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2015-11-28 11:55:09
STAGE TUBE: Chita Rivera Previews PBS Special - A LOT OF LIVIN' TO DO
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-10-26 17:44:19
TV: Chita's Back! Broadway Legend Chita Rivera Previews Birdland Return!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-09-13 12:00:48
TV Exclusive: CUTTING-EDGE COMPOSERS CORNER- Al Calderon Sings Michael Patrick Walker's 'Someday'
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-12-13 17:00:01
STAGE TUBE: Trailer for INSPIRED Benefit Concert at Stage 72/Triad, 9/22
by Tyler Peterson - 2013-09-01 18:04:55
NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Songwriter Showcase- Dawn Cantwell Sings 'On Her Trail'
by NYMF Next Broadway Sensation 2012 - 2012-10-11 17:14:53
NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Songwriter Showcase- Josephine Spada sings 'When Lily Came'
by NYMF Next Broadway Sensation 2012 - 2012-10-11 17:13:06
NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Songwriter Showcase- Daniel Belnavis Sings 'What You Need'
by NYMF Next Broadway Sensation 2012 - 2012-10-11 17:11:41
NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Songwriter Showcase- Max Chernin sings 'Unexpressed'
by NYMF Next Broadway Sensation 2012 - 2012-10-11 17:10:27
NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Songwriter Showcase- Michael Kooman and Christopher Dimond Sing 'Welcome To Today'
by NYMF Next Broadway Sensation 2012 - 2012-10-11 17:08:57
NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Songwriter Showcase- Adam Kaplan Sings 'The Chaos Of You'
by NYMF Next Broadway Sensation 2012 - 2012-10-11 17:06:24
NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Songwriter Showcase- Charlotte Munson Sings 'Explode'
by NYMF Next Broadway Sensation 2012 - 2012-10-11 17:04:00
News
BWW Review: BWW REVIEWS: ALTAR BOYZ at Garden Theater
by Paul Batterson - Jan 24, 2022
Director/choreographer Dionysia Williams describes the 90-minute musical as a “perfect love letter to the late 1990s/early 2000 boy bands”
by Paul Batterson - Jan 24, 2022
Director/choreographer Dionysia Williams describes the 90-minute musical as a “perfect love letter to the late 1990s/early 2000 boy bands”
ALTAR BOYZ And BEEHIVE to be Presented by Forestburgh Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2021
Celebrating its 75th Anniversary as 'The Miracle of the Forest,' Forestburgh Playhouse, under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Franklin Trapp, will present in Rep: the heavenly musical hit ALTAR BOYZ and the 60s salute to girl groups BEEHIVE with performances July 13-25.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2021
Celebrating its 75th Anniversary as 'The Miracle of the Forest,' Forestburgh Playhouse, under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Franklin Trapp, will present in Rep: the heavenly musical hit ALTAR BOYZ and the 60s salute to girl groups BEEHIVE with performances July 13-25.
VIDEO: Watch ALTAR BOYZ Casts Reunite to Sing a Heavenly 'I Believe'
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 2, 2020
Tony Award-winning Broadway Producer, Ken Davenport, announced a virtual reunion with the cast and creatives of Altar Boyz on July 9th at 8pm EDT on The Producer's Perspective Live. Susan Blackwell ([title of show], a?oeSide By Side By Susan Blackwella??, a?oeNow Here Thisa??) is set to host the virtual event.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 2, 2020
Tony Award-winning Broadway Producer, Ken Davenport, announced a virtual reunion with the cast and creatives of Altar Boyz on July 9th at 8pm EDT on The Producer's Perspective Live. Susan Blackwell ([title of show], a?oeSide By Side By Susan Blackwella??, a?oeNow Here Thisa??) is set to host the virtual event.
Over Sixty Songwriters Worldwide Collaborate In New Song Cycle Hosted Digitally By The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2020
MPTheatricals are working in collaboration with The Other Palace to present on hope: a digital song cycle - a live, one of a kind musical theatre trilogy exploring the many shades of hope. Written by over 60 composers from around the world, on hope: a digital song cycle explores the spectrum of sounds, experiences and perspectives of hope.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2020
MPTheatricals are working in collaboration with The Other Palace to present on hope: a digital song cycle - a live, one of a kind musical theatre trilogy exploring the many shades of hope. Written by over 60 composers from around the world, on hope: a digital song cycle explores the spectrum of sounds, experiences and perspectives of hope.
ALTAR BOYZ at Island City Stage Extends Through February 23
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2020
With many performances already sold out, Island City Stage has extended it's run of the musical 'Altar Boyz' through February 23.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2020
With many performances already sold out, Island City Stage has extended it's run of the musical 'Altar Boyz' through February 23.
ALTAR BOYS Announced At Island City Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2020
Island City Stage Presents The Hit Musical ALTAR BOYS, playing Now Through Feb. 16
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2020
Island City Stage Presents The Hit Musical ALTAR BOYS, playing Now Through Feb. 16
Island City Stage Presents ALTAR BOYZ
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2019
Having saved souls on the Ohio bingo-hall-and-pancake-breakfast circuit with rousing songs such as 'Jesus Called Me on My Cell Phone' and 'God Put the Rhythm in Me', the Altar Boyz, Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham, have taken their heavenly boy-band act on the road and are making a final stop in sinful Wilton Manors.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2019
Having saved souls on the Ohio bingo-hall-and-pancake-breakfast circuit with rousing songs such as 'Jesus Called Me on My Cell Phone' and 'God Put the Rhythm in Me', the Altar Boyz, Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham, have taken their heavenly boy-band act on the road and are making a final stop in sinful Wilton Manors.
An Evening With Mark Petty And Friends Announced At The Union Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2019
Mark Petty of the transatlantic writing team of Anderson & Petty will be presenting an evening of his collaborations as part of Kieran Brown's 'Sunday Night Socials' at The Union Theatre this Sunday 10th November at 8pm.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2019
Mark Petty of the transatlantic writing team of Anderson & Petty will be presenting an evening of his collaborations as part of Kieran Brown's 'Sunday Night Socials' at The Union Theatre this Sunday 10th November at 8pm.
Marietta Theatre Company Wraps Up Second Season With ALTAR BOYZ
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2019
Marietta Theatre Company wraps up their second season with Altar Boyz, a popping tribute to the boy bands we know and love - and wish we could join. With book by Kevin Del Aguila and music and lyrics by Michael Patrick Walker and Gary Adler, Altar Boyz is unlike anything Marietta Theatre Company has ever done before. The Boyz will have you rocking at the Lyric Studio on the Square from June 7 - 22 with skillful, energetic dancing and tight harmonies, keeping audiences laughing and bopping along in a concert-like setting.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2019
Marietta Theatre Company wraps up their second season with Altar Boyz, a popping tribute to the boy bands we know and love - and wish we could join. With book by Kevin Del Aguila and music and lyrics by Michael Patrick Walker and Gary Adler, Altar Boyz is unlike anything Marietta Theatre Company has ever done before. The Boyz will have you rocking at the Lyric Studio on the Square from June 7 - 22 with skillful, energetic dancing and tight harmonies, keeping audiences laughing and bopping along in a concert-like setting.
OKLAHOMA! Anniversary Benefit Concert Takes Center Stage At Bucks County Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2019
A benefit concert, 'A Beautiful Dawning: Oklahoma! at 75,' a celebration of Rodgers and Hammerstein's ground-breaking musical, is a highlight of Bucks County Playhouse's fifth Oscar Hammerstein Festival, June 21-22.
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2019
A benefit concert, 'A Beautiful Dawning: Oklahoma! at 75,' a celebration of Rodgers and Hammerstein's ground-breaking musical, is a highlight of Bucks County Playhouse's fifth Oscar Hammerstein Festival, June 21-22.
SO MUCH TO SAY " SONGS FOR EVERYTOWN Album Featuring Ariana DeBose, Margo Seibert, and More Now Available
by Julie Musbach - Oct 5, 2018
Broadway Records and Yellow Sound Label releases So Much To Say - Songs for Every Town, digitally today, October 5, 2018.
by Julie Musbach - Oct 5, 2018
Broadway Records and Yellow Sound Label releases So Much To Say - Songs for Every Town, digitally today, October 5, 2018.
Broadway Records & Yellow Sound Label Announce SO MUCH TO SAY - SONGS FOR EVERYTOWN
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2018
Broadway Records and Yellow Sound Label today announced So Much To Say – Songs for Every Town, will be released digitally on Friday, October 5, 2018. The album will be available at www.BroadwayRecords.com, Amazon and iTunes upon release.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2018
Broadway Records and Yellow Sound Label today announced So Much To Say – Songs for Every Town, will be released digitally on Friday, October 5, 2018. The album will be available at www.BroadwayRecords.com, Amazon and iTunes upon release.
Pandora Productions Presents ALTAR BOYZ
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2018
Sponsored by OutMarket.Pro, the ALTAR BOYZ are in Louisville and Pandora Productions kicks off the 2018-2019 Season with this season extra that is sure to have you singing along with this holy inspired boy band. This musical comedy with book by Kevin Del Aguila, music and lyrics by Gary Adler, Michael Patrick Walker is a season extra for the company.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2018
Sponsored by OutMarket.Pro, the ALTAR BOYZ are in Louisville and Pandora Productions kicks off the 2018-2019 Season with this season extra that is sure to have you singing along with this holy inspired boy band. This musical comedy with book by Kevin Del Aguila, music and lyrics by Gary Adler, Michael Patrick Walker is a season extra for the company.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Michael Patrick Walker written?
Michael Patrick Walker has written 1 shows including Altar Boyz (Composer).
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