Adam Fleming Joins 'Altar Boyz' Chicago Dec.13-23

Adam Fleming, recently seen as "Boq" in the Chicago production of Wicked, joins the cast of Altar Boyz, for limited performances, December 13 – 23 only.  Altar Boyz is currently playing at Drury Lane Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut Street in Chikcago, through March 2, 2008.

Fleming, who just finished a stint as "Luke" in the St. Louis and Cincinnati productions of Altar Boyz, will alternate the role with current cast member Tyler McGee.  The Chicago company of Altar Boyz also includes Devin DeSantis (Matthew), Brian Crum (Mark), Adam Zelasko (Juan) and Nick Vernia (Abraham).

Armed with catchy melodies, divine moves and gobs of hair product, Altar Boyz is a hilarious musical comedy about five small-town boys trying to save the world one screaming fan at a time.  Presented as a concert in real-time, Altar Boyz sweetly satirizes the phenomenon of boy bands, the popularity of Christian-themed music, and excessive product placement in contemporary American culture.  The group's amusingly pious pop act features slick dance moves, heavenly harmonies, and laugh-out-loud lyrics such as "Girl You Make Me Wanna Wait" and "Jesus Called Me on My Cell Phone."

The new performance schedule for Altar Boyz, January 3, 2008 – March 2, 2008 is as follows:  Wednesdays at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. 

The performance schedule for Altar Boyz now through December 31 is as follows:  Wednesdays at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. & 5 p.m.  There will be additional performances on Monday, December 31 at 5 p.m. & 8 p.m.  There will be no performances on Christmas Eve (Monday, December 24), Christmas Day (Tuesday, December 25), New Years Day (Tuesday, January 1), or Wednesday, January 2.

Tickets, priced from $45 to $55, are currently on sale via the Drury Lane Water Tower Place Box Office, by calling 312-642-2000 or online at Ticketmaster.com.  A select number of VIP tickets are available for $75.  Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more by calling 312-423-6612.  A limited number of student rush tickets, priced at $25, will be available the day of each performance at the Drury Lane Box Office only. 

For more information please visit www.AltarBoyzChickago.com.

Photo: Adam Fleming