NSU Theater Presents the Sinfully Sharp “Altar Boyz”
Released April 9, 2010
(Aberdeen, S.D.) “Altar Boyz” opens at the Northern State University Johnson Fine Arts Center on Wed, Apr. 14 at 7:30 p.m. and will run nightly through Sat, Apr 17. Tickets for the production are currently available at the NSU bookstore.
Winner of the 2005 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical, and the 2006 and 2007 Broadway.com Audience Favorite award, “Altar Boyz” is a sinfully sharp parody about a heavenly boy band adored by critics and fans alike.
Audiences will delight at the sinfully irreverent story of Matthew, Paul Hoselton of Fargo, N.D., Mark, Danie Jensen of Wilmot, Luke, Jordan Kjellsen of Groton, Juan, Ben Villa of Rapid City, and Abraham, Ben Kraft of Mobridge, who are singing and dancing, Christian heartthrobs. Prepare to share in the antics of this fictitious Christian boy-band on the last night of their “Raise the Praise” tour where they will question their devotion to each other and discover whether or not their faith is what keeps them together. With the tight harmonies, energetic choreography, and irreverent parody, “Altar Boyz” is a must see.
The cast of NSU Theatre’s production of ALTAR BOYZ- on floor, Jordan Kjellsen (Luke), kneeling center, Ben Villa (Juan) from L to R behind Ben Kraft (Abraham), Paul Hoselton (Matthew) and Danie Jensen (Mark)
“Altar Boyz” is directed and choreographed by NSU director of theater, Daniel Yurgaitis. Set and lighting design will be provided by NSU’s Larry Wild, and vocal direction is by NSU assistant professor of music, Michael Skyles. Seth Honerman of Sioux Falls is the stage manager, and the assistant director is Ryan Puffer of Aberdeen. Brandon Sterling, Chris Massa, Caleb Buum, James Cameron Abreu, all from Rapid City, and Bailey Geist, Roscoe, make up the band for the production.
“Altar Boyz” will be presented in four nightly performances, Apr, 14, 15, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Johnson Fine Arts Center. Advance tickets $12 for adults and $11 for seniors and non-NSU students. There are group rates available for groups larger than ten, and tickets increase $2 at the door. Tickets are available in the NSU bookstore or by mail.
Call the NSU Bookstore at 626-2655 or the NSU Department of Theater at 626-2563 for additional information. The NSU Bookstore is open Mon-Fri 8 a.m. – 4:55 p.m.
Baldridge and Nelson Architects and Engineers, Inc. of Sioux Falls are proud sponsors of NSU Fine Arts.
About Northern State University
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