Altar Boyz Nov. 1st Review!!

[Broadwayluva]

Posted: 11/1/06 at 10:31pm

Oh my God!!! what an excellent cast this really is. I just got back from the tour in Boston and can't get out of my mind how great the show was. This was my second time seeing the show, the first was in NY a year ago and this was just as good maybe better. The audience was fantastic and before the last note was even hit, everyone was on their feet!
Okay, I'm just gonna come out and say who stole the show by far . . . Mr. Ryan J. Ratliff a.k.a. MARK! He was absolutely fantastic and definitely a fan favorite! As soon as he walked out on stage, I could feel that everyone was glued to him. I must say, he had one of the most powerful voices which was especially clear in 'Epiphany'. 'Something About You'was hysterical the way Mark was getting so emotional when he thought the song was aimed to him and then his reaction when he realized otherwise was priceless! He is by far my favorite Mark and I hope all of you have the pleasure of seeing him perform.
Matthew Buckner a.k.a. MATTHEW was also fantastic and had great chemistry with everyone onstage. He also, of course, had a great and powerful voice which this role showed extremely well.
Jesse JP Johnson a.k.a. LUKE was so cute and adorable and played the part so great! He had just enough obliviousness and bad boy in him to really shine.
Nick Blaemire a.k.a. ABRAHAM was also great and had an awesome voice. He really showed a lot of emotion especially near the end.
Jay Garcia a.k.a. Juan was also great and seemed to have a great connection to the audience when he would, at certain points, look or say something to them . . . he had really great timing and really acted and sang out La Vida Eternal.
The energy was what really got the audience into it! The voices were absolutely amazing and the way they played off of each other was fantastic! I would go back in a second and hope that those planning on seeing it have a blast!!!
Updated On: 11/1/06 at 10:31 PM

[HeyMrMusic]

Posted: 11/1/06 at 11:02pm

Thanks for the review. I may go see it this weekend if I get a chance.

~Steven

[Broadwayluva]

Posted: 11/2/06 at 7:27pm

not a problem, enjoy it!

[theaterdude87]

Posted: 11/2/06 at 9:21pm

such a great show when i saw it at doger (ri.p.) i loved it. it was such a creatie show and i so enjoyed mark (danny calvert) also. what a great character *sqeaky cart*

[curly120]

Posted: 11/2/06 at 10:30pm

Is there student rush for this show in Boston? If so, is it just one hour before the show starts?

[Broadwayluva]

Posted: 11/3/06 at 5:58pm

that i do not know, but i'm sure the box office culd help you out

[lildogs]

Posted: 11/13/06 at 6:16pm

Glad to hear you liked it--Jesse is super sweet and very talented. That's my boy! Well, not like THAT....