Clyde Alves News

BroadwayWorld's own James Sims went backstage at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles to chat with Michael Gruber, Nikki Snelson, Denis Lambert and Emily Fletcher about the lasting impression A Chorus Line has left on Broadway and beyond and what it is like taking this production around the country...

The new National tour of the critically acclaimed production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical 'A Chorus Line' opens on Friday, May 9th at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

SHN is honored that A Chorus Line will return to its beloved 'hometown' San Francisco, where the show launched its original national tour at the Curran Theatre in 1976.

John F. Breglio for Vienna Waits Productions has announced casting for the new National tour of the critically acclaimed production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical A CHORUS LINE. The new National tour previews May 4-8 prior to it's official press opening on Thursday, May 9 at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts - Buell Theatre where it will run through May 17.

On Friday, June 29th, Broadway performers from the upcoming The Little Mermaid and Grease, as well as current Broadway hits Mamma Mia!, 110 In the Shade, Mary Poppins and Beauty and The Beast, celebrated Canada Day, which is on July 1st.

New York City Center's Encores! 2007 Season pays tribute to the 100th Anniversary of the first Ziegfeld Follies, kicking off the celebration with Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's legendary 1971 multiple Tony Award-winner, Follies, directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, with music direction by Eric Stern. Follies will play for six performances, from February 8 - 12 at New York City Center, 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues.

With the casting of Colin Donnell as Young Ben and Natalie King Smith as Young Dee Dee, casting for the eagerly anticipated Encores! production of Follies is now complete.

Ryan Duncan will return to his original role as Juan in the New York company of Altar Boyz, for a limited engagement beginning May 1st; Clyde Alves will leave the show April 30th

Clyde Alves, the talented performer who currently plays Juan in Altar Boyz, feels that the character is both sultry and soulful, with a love for God, life and for the ladies

Jason Celaya has been cast as the new Matthew in Altar Boyz; he will star performances on April 3

Altar Boyz' next Matthew will be announced on the Today Show on March 21st

BroadwayWorld was there after James Royce Edwards played his last performance as Matthew in Altar Boyz on March 19th

Corey Boardman, who created the role of Matthew in the Detroit and Des Moines productions of Altar Boyz, will take over the role in the New York company for two weeks only, beginning March 20th

Dennis Moench, the versatile young actor who plays Abraham in Altar Boyz, finds his character a 'Jewish star' who definitely finds his own way of fitting in

The cast of Altar Boyz and Spelling Bee's Kate Wetherhead and Todd Buonopane were among the performers who entertained at Kids' Night on Broadway on January 31st

James Royce Edwards, who previously played the role of Luke in Altar Boyz, will take over for Scott Porter as Matthew on February 9th; Andrew Call will take over as Luke

On February 7th, Scott Porter will depart Altar Boyz in order to pursue his burgeoning TV career

Come see the cast of ALTAR BOYZ in person when they appear live on 'Good Day NY' (Fox 5) from the world famous Madame Tussaud's in Times Square (234 West 42nd Street), on Tuesday January 31st between 6:30 am to 8 am. The event will kick off KIDS NIGHT ON BROADWAY.

The Broadway Show League celebrated with their End of Season Party and Awards Ceremony on Thursday night, September 1st 2005 at Tony's DiNapoli Times Square, and BroadwayWorld was there.