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#1

New Matthew in Altar Boyz?

Did anyone watch the Today Show where they announced who the new Matthew would be? I'm sorta curious
#2

re: New Matthew in Altar Boyz?

Scott Porter's leaving!?!?!?
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad

"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#4

re: New Matthew in Altar Boyz?

I watched it, it was very anti-climatic. I thought the were going to choose the person live on the air, but it was a taped piece. It was like, "so and so, we'd like you to be Matthew. OK." End of piece.
Hey Dottie! Did your colleagues enjoy the cake even though your cat decided to sit on it? ~GuyfromGermany
#5

re: New Matthew in Altar Boyz?

Scott left about 2 months ago. James Royce Edwards played the role for 6 weeks, and now one of the guys from the tour is in for 2 weeks.

So who was it? Name?

Updated On: 3/23/06 at 10:53 AM

#6

re: New Matthew in Altar Boyz?

Man.

But he's so pretty. He's too good for TV.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad

"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#7

re: New Matthew in Altar Boyz?

I don't know who they named because it happened so quickly. I just remember there were 5 finalists and he was the scruffy one.
Hey Dottie! Did your colleagues enjoy the cake even though your cat decided to sit on it? ~GuyfromGermany
#8

re: New Matthew in Altar Boyz?

what happened to james royce edwards as luke?
"gimme a bottle of bourbon and half a chicken and i'll conquer the world!"
#9

re: New Matthew in Altar Boyz?

James Royce moved up from Luke a little while ago to play Matthew for a while, and just left. It's all very confusing.

They didn't even name the guy they picked. They just offered him the role and he was like, "YEAH sure!"

I had no idea why they had that commercial bit in there, or the thing from Ellen's. It would be better if someone FROM Ellen's auditioned, which would tie the different parts in more.
#10

re: New Matthew in Altar Boyz?

According to James' website, he was only signed on for six months.
Hey Dottie! Did your colleagues enjoy the cake even though your cat decided to sit on it? ~GuyfromGermany
#11

re: New Matthew in Altar Boyz?

I despise this show - nothing could get me to go back to this crap.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson
#13

re: New Matthew in Altar Boyz?

As per the news story on this website, the new Matthew's name is Jason Celaya. He's got a pretty extensive list of regional and T.V. credits--we've probably all seen him on Everwood or something. I'm interested to see what he brings to the show.

And yes, James' contract for Matthew was for six weeks, but he was signed on to do Altar Boyz as a whole for six months. Now, according to his website, he's getting ready to make his Broadway debut as Sketch in Hairspray for a short run. I can't wait to see him!

"Peace! The charm's wound up." --Macbeth

Updated On: 3/23/06 at 01:51 PM

#14

re: New Matthew in Altar Boyz?

I went to college with Jason Celaya. I don't know him personally but I saw him in a bunch of things, some of which really weren't right for him. He's an alright actor but a great singer and a handsome guy. I think he's perfect for this show.
#15

re: New Matthew in Altar Boyz?

I'm anxious to see the new permanent Matthew. The show has needed a really strong one for quite some time now.
<-----I'M TOTES ROLLING MY EYES
#16

re: New Matthew in Altar Boyz?

I thought they were bringing in someone with "name value"...Did they hold a contest?
#17

re: New Matthew in Altar Boyz?

I'm surprised Juliet hasn't posted about this. Then again, she hasn't posted about this show in a while.
Hey Dottie! Did your colleagues enjoy the cake even though your cat decided to sit on it? ~GuyfromGermany
#18

re: New Matthew in Altar Boyz?

After seeing ALTARBOYZ so many times, Juliet has joined a convent. She is now known as Sister Matthew Mark and Luke.
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
#19

re: New Matthew in Altar Boyz?

Well that explains everything! Thanks, Dollypop.
Hey Dottie! Did your colleagues enjoy the cake even though your cat decided to sit on it? ~GuyfromGermany
#21

re: New Matthew in Altar Boyz?

Incidentally, sister Matthew Mark and Luke now resides at the Convent of the Convulsive Child in Billings, Montana.
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
#22

re: New Matthew in Altar Boyz?

I'm sorry, I don't know what "convulsive" means.
Hey Dottie! Did your colleagues enjoy the cake even though your cat decided to sit on it? ~GuyfromGermany
#23

re: New Matthew in Altar Boyz?

Websters dictionary defines 'convulsive' as:

1) Marked by or having the nature of convulsions.
2) Having or producing convulsions.
3) Affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm; "convulsive motions"; "his body made a spasmodic jerk"; "spastic movements

Class dismissed. :)
#24

re: New Matthew in Altar Boyz?

That was too easy. I've never heard of the word in the way it was used.
Hey Dottie! Did your colleagues enjoy the cake even though your cat decided to sit on it? ~GuyfromGermany
#25

re: New Matthew in Altar Boyz?

Thank God he didn't use "corybantic" for his alliterative entry.

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