Neil Haskell To Join Cast of 'Altar Boyz' as Luke
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2008
Ken Davenport and Robyn Goodman proudly announce that Neil Haskell, Fox's hit reality show 'So You Think You Can Dance,' will join the cast of Altar Boyz, the acclaimed musical comedy at New World Stages, taking over the role of LUKE, beginning April 22nd. He replaces Jesse JP Johnson.
BASH'd! Awarded GLAAD Media Award
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2008
Stephen Kocis and Carl D. White are proud to announce that BASH'd! has been awarded this year's GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding NY Theater - Off-Off-Broadway.
'BASH'd!' the Gay Rap Opera, to Premiere Off-Bway This Summer
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2008
Stephen Kocis and Carl D. White are proud to announce that they will present the Off-Broadway Premiere of BASH'd!, the acclaimed Gay Rap Opera this summer at a theater to be announced. They will be hosting an invitation-only presentation for Group Sales leaders and other industry professionals at New World Stages on Tuesday, March 18.
Raise the Praise: 'Altar Boyz' Recoups!
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2008
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 at New World Stages, has recouped its investment, making it the first Off-Broadway commercial book musical to recoup in years!
Open Casting Call for 'Altar Boyz' in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2008
Producers are seeking young men, ages 19-25, for the Chicago production of the award-winning musical comedy Altar Boyz, now playing at Drury Lane Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut St. in Chicago. All potential 'boyz' must have strong pop vocals, solid hip-hop dance ability, and excellent comedic instincts. Open auditions will be held at Lou Conte Dance Studio, 1147 W. Jackson St., Studio C, on Friday, February 1. 2008 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Photo Coverage: Backstage with Music of Scott Alan at Birdland
by Linda Lenzi - Jan 8, 2008
Composer and lyricist Scott Alan celebrated the release of his debut album, Dreaming Wide Awake: The Music of Scott Alan, on Monday, January 7, 2008 at 7:30PM, as part of the long-running, critically-heralded and popular concert series Broadway at Birdland.
Photo Coverage: Music of Scott Alan at Birdland
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jan 8, 2008
Composer and lyricist Scott Alan celebrated the release of his debut album, Dreaming Wide Awake: The Music of Scott Alan, on Monday, January 7, 2008 at 7:30PM, as part of the long-running, critically-heralded and popular concert series Broadway at Birdland.
Photo Flash: Chad Doreck of 'Altar Boyz' as Celebrity Ring-Master
by BWW - Jan 3, 2008
Chad Doreck - recognized from 'Grease: You're The One That I Want,' and currently starring as Matthew in Altar Boyz, the acclaimed musical comedy at New World Stages - recently appeared as the Celebrity Ringmaster for the Big Apple Circus.
'Altar Boyz' Perform Holiday Song on 'Good Day New York' 12/25
by BWW News Desk - Dec 22, 2007
The cast of Altar Boyz, the acclaimed musical comedy at New World Stages, will perform a special rendition of the holiday classic, 'Silent Night' with an Altar Boyz arrangement (by Musical Director Jason Loffredo) on Fox 5's 'Good Day New York' on Christmas morning, Tuesday, December 25
Scott Alan & Stars Celebrate CD Release at Birdland Jan.7
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2007
Jim Caruso's Cast Party and TheaterMania.com are proud to announce the Official CD Release Party for composer and lyricist Scott Alan's debut album, Dreaming Wide Awake: The Music of Scott Alan, on Monday, January 7, 2008 at 7:30PM.
BC/EFA Presents 'Johnny & The Sprites Live' Feb.3
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2007
On Sunday February 3, 2008 Tony Award nominee John Tartaglia along with his friends the Sprites from Disney Channel's hit Playhouse Disney kids' television series 'Johnny and the Sprites' will take the stage of Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street, NYC) for a very special live musical celebration for the whole family. Johnny and the Sprites Live - A Spofulous Broadway Concert a one day only event will play one performance at 5:00 PM only, with all proceeds benefiting BC/EFA
The Broadway Boys Return to Birdland Dec.3
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2007
Jim Caruso's Cast Party and TheaterMania.com are proud to announce the triumphant return of The Broadway Boys on Monday, December 3 at 7PM, as part of the long-running, critically-heralded and popular concert series Broadway at Birdland.
'My First Time' to be Produced Internationally
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2007
Ken Davenport, producer of the Off-Broadway hits Altar Boyz and The Awesome 80s Prom, announced the release of the international production rights for My First Time
Andrew C. Call Rejoins 'Altar Boyz' as Luke, Tonight 9/21
by BWW News Desk - Sep 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 - Sep 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.
Chad Doreck of 'You're The One That I Want' Joins Altar Boyz
by BWW News Desk - Aug 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.
Kate Shindle to Star in NYMF's 'Sympathy Jones'
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2007
Kate Shindle, the current co-star of Broadway's Legally Blonde, will play the title role in Sympathy Jones, a new musical which will debut at this year's New York Musical Theatre Festival
Adler to Conduct 1000th Performance of Altar Boyz
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2007
Ken Davenport and Robyn Goodman, in association with Walt Grossman, Ruth Hendel, Sharon Karmazin, Matt Murphy and Mark Shacket, have announced that Altar Boyz, the acclaimed musical comedy at New World Stages, will play its 1000th performance on Sunday July 22nd
Undercover Showtunes #2: Stephanie D'Abruzzo
by Eugene Lovendusky - Jun 13, 2007
New York Musical Theatre Festival concludes its first-ever Spring Concert Series with 'Undercover Showtunes' on Monday, June 18 at 7PM at The Zipper Factory. Stephanie D'Abruzzo is one of the many talented Broadway and screen stars set to perform.
Altar Boyz Returns to Chicago in Sept.; Open Call Held 6/19
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2007
The award-winning Off-Broadway musical comedy, Altar Boyz, will return to Chicago in an all-new production at Drury Lane Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut Street, in a limited engagement beginning Sunday, October 7, 2007