Pollard Theatre presents foot-stomping, rafter-raising Altar Boyz

Staff Report

The Pollard Theatre in Guthrie, OK, will present Altar Boyz from October 4 through 26.Altar Boyz is a popular musical conceived by Marc Kessler and Ken Davenport with music and lyrics by Gary Adler and Michael Patrick Walker.

Altar Boyz is a foot-stomping, rafter-raising, musical comedy about a fictitious Christian boy-band on the last night of their national "Raise the Praise" tour. The Boyz are five all-singing, all-dancing heartthrobs from Ohio: Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham.

With their tight harmonies and spectacular choreography, the Altar Boyz will delight you. As they perform their signature hits such as "Rhythm In Me," "The Calling," and "I Believe," the Boyz question their loyalty to each other and ask whether or not faith is really holding them together. They finally deliver a message of unity, that 'there is no star as bright as its constellation, no harmony in a single voice.’

The cast includes Austin J. Morris (Matthew), Nicholas Hunter (Mark), Clayton Blair (Luke), Matthew Morales (Juan) and Jared Blount (Abraham).

The Pollard Theatre produces six or more plays and musicals annually, enlisting the talents of skilled artists from all across the country. Through its season of diverse theatrical fare, The Pollard produces great theatre in the Sooner state. The Pollard is not just an Oklahoma tradition – its reach is regional. Located at 120 W Harrison Avenue in Guthrie, OK, it’s just 1 hr. 55 min. from Wichita, 1 hr. 43 min. from Tulsa and just 35 minutes north of OKC.

Showtimes are: Fridays, October 4-25, at 8pm; Saturdays October 5-26 at 8pm; Thursdays October 17 and 24 at 8pm; and Sunday matinees October 13 and 20 at 2pm. Tickets are $25.00; student Rush $10; web Specials on Thursday's 50% off and on Sundays 20% off. For ticket info, visit www.thepollard.org or call (405) 282-2800.

October 9, 2013