[NEohioPAL] RAVE REVIEWS! Don't miss Altar Boyz at Beck Center thru Aug 17

[Fran Storch]

> The critics are raving about Altar Boyz...
>  
> "> ...> '> Boyz> '>  look and sound like a million bucks> ...> the Beck Center production is slick, slick, slick...start by praising the lighting> ...> six-member orchestra, the rocking-est ever> ...> The cast is as cute as it is talented> ...> It all adds up to 80 minutes of sheer fun, one of the best locally produced musicals seen recently in the Cleveland area.> "> 
> ~ Tony Brown, The Plain Dealer
>  
> "> ...> making its Northeast Ohio debut at the ever-industrious Lakewood playhouse> ...>  everything coalesces to such perfection that my theater companion inquired if this was in fact a professional touring company> ...> A month> '> s run> ...> for this prize effort seems much too short> ...> "> 
> ~ Keith Joseph, FreeTimes
> 
> "Altar Boyz at Beck is out of this world!> ...> .pulls out all the stops with a topnotch cast and a bang-up creative team> ...> pure nonstop entertainment and a guaranteed crowd pleaser for playgoers of all ages> ...> in good humor and never offensive> ...> every tuneful song is a hit> ...> the handpicked cast is terrific> ...> 'Altar Boyz' is perfect summer fare and PG to boot> ...> Opening night crowd was near capacity. Hurry and get tickets while they last."
> ~ Fran Heller, Cleveland Jewish News
> 
> "> ...> high-powered enthusiasm, well-performed choreography and lively on-stage performances> ...> energize the audience> ...> musical direction is sharp> ...> The look and polish of the show is high, and a good time is had by the audience> ...> actors have huge energy> ...> everyone in the theater has a great time.> "> 
> ~ Marcus Bales, Cool Cleveland
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> "> ...> handsome scenic design> ...> the star of this show are the songs> ...> a pulsing beat supplied by a strong band> ...> this show throbs with energy and a vitality that is so infectious, you may leave the theater a year or two younger than when you went in.  At least, you> '> ll probably feel that way> ...> .an evening of inspiration on more than one level.> "> 
> ~ Christine Howey, Rave and Pan
> 
"...after seeing the show I did last night at the Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood, I simply cannot keep quiet about it...quite simply blew me away...The actual stage and technical aspect of the show is jaw dropping...spared no expense here...The cast was simply incredible...these guys dance way more than the NYC casts I have seen.  All while singing incredible harmony (when they can breathe).  Bottom line, people need to know about this show...do yourself a favor and catch it before it's gone."
~An unsolicited patron review

> Beck Center for the Arts
> presents
> the Northeast Ohio Premiere of
> THE AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL COMEDY
> Altar Boyz
> Now through August 17
> Mackey Main Stage
> Book by
> Kevin Del Aguila
> Music and Lyrics by
> Gary Adler & Michael Patrick Walker
> Directed by Scott Spence
> Choreography by Hernando Cortez
> Musical Direction by Larry Goodpaster
> 
> $10 Student RUSH Tickets for Sunday matinee performances
> Rush tickets for students (22 and under with an I.D.) are offered for $10 each
> on Sundays only, 30 minutes prior to 3:00 pm curtain, based on availability.
> 
> To reserve tickets, call (216) 521-2540 x10 or online at www.beckcenter.org
> 
> 
> Beck Center presents the rockin> '> , rafter-raising, soul-saving spoof, Altar Boyz on the Mackey Main Stage, now through August 17.  Winner of the 2005 Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical, Altar Boyz is a fast-paced, booty-swinging musical comedy about a fictitious Christian boy-band performing the last concert of their > "> Raise the Praise> ">  tour.  Join heavenly heartthrobs > ->  Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan, and Abraham as they dance and sing their hearts out to save the souls of the sinful.
> 
> Based on the book by Kevin Del Aguila with music and lyrics by Gary Adler and Michael Patrick Walker, Altar Boyz was nominated for many 2005 Drama Desk Awards including Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Choreography, Outstanding Music, Outstanding Lyrics, and Outstanding Book of a Musical.> 
> 
> Show times for Altar Boyz are 8:00 pm Fridays and Saturdays and 3:00 pm Sundays.  Tickets are $28 for adults, $25 for seniors, $17 for students (22 and under with I.D.).  To reserve tickets, contact the Beck Center box office at 216-521-2540 or online at www.beckcenter.org.  Special group rates are available for groups of 13 or more.  For group reservations, call Douglas Collier at 216-521-2540 x59 or dcollier at beckcenter.org.  Rush tickets for students )22 and under with I.D.) are offered for $10 each on Sundays only, 30 minutes prior to curtain, based on availability.
> 
> Beck Center for the Arts is located just 10 minutes west of downtown Cleveland at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood.  Free, convenient on-site parking is available.
> 
> Please feel free to forward this email to your family, friends and neighbors.
> 
> 
> Cast of Characters 
> Matthew> ...> ...> ...> .Josh Rhett Noble 
> Mark> ...> ...> ...> .John Riddle 
> Luke> ...> ...> ...> .Dan Grgic 
> Juan> ...> ...> ...> .Ryan Jagru 
> Abraham> ...> ...> ...> .Connor O'Brien 
> Announcer/Voice of God> ...> ...> ..Martin Savidge 
> 
> Production Staff 
> Artistic Director/Director> ...> ...> ...> .Scott Spence 
> Choreographer> ...> ...> ...> .Hernando Cortez 
> Musical Director> ...> ...> ...> .Larry Goodpaster 
> Stage Manager> ...> ...> ...> .Steve Shack 
> Scenic/Lighting Designer> ...> ...> ...> .Trad A Burns 
> Costume Designer> ...> ...> ...> .Jenniver Sparano 
> Sound Designer> ...> ...> ...> .Richard B. Ingraham 
> Assistant Choreographer> ...> ...> ...> .Erin Conway 
> Associate Stage Manager> ...> ...> ...> .Craig Rosenthal 
> Technical Director> ...> ...> ...> .Joseph Carmola 
> Technical Assistants> ...> ...> ...> .Clint Felker, Chris Young 
> Sound Board Operator> ...> ...> ...> .Karen Langenwalter 
> Follow Spot> ...> ...> ...> .Hayley Baran 
> Properties> ...> ...> ...> .Kate George 
> Dresser> ...> ...> ...> .Curt Arnold
> 
> Altar Boyz Back-Up Band 
> Conductor> ...> ...> ...> .Larry Goodpaster 
> Keyboards> ...> ...> ...> .Larry Goodpaster, Douglas Collier 
> Guitar> ...> ...> ...> .David Maxson, Evan Wilhelms 
> Percussion> ...> ...> ...> .Don Safranek, Keith Mausser 
> 
> For complete cast and staff bios go to www.beckcenter.org and click on Who's Who in the Company. 
> 
> Altar Boyz is sponsored by WNWV 107.3 The Wave, WMVX Mix 106.5 FM, Cox Communications, and Lakewoodbuzz.com.  Beck Center gratefully acknowledges the citizens of Cuyahoga County for their support through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture.  This show is produced through special arrangement with R&H Theatricals, New York, NY.
> 
> Beck Center for the Arts is a nonprofit 501(C)3 organization whose mission is to offer the highest quality arts experience, performance and education to all people and communities of the region.  Thank you for supporting the arts in our community!  
>   
> Posted by: 
> Fran Storch 
> Marketing Assistant 
> Beck Center for the Arts 
> 17801 Detroit Avenue 
> Lakewood, OH  44107 
> (216) 521-2540, x20
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