Last Call for Altar Boyz
Now, other than the glass of too sweet sparkling I had after the show, Altar Boyz doesn’t have all much to do with wine. It’s a show about 5 boys in a Christian pop group, who sing and dance The Word, even though one of them is Jewish.
Wait, there was “The Miracle Song.” The first one occurs at a wedding “When all of a sudden, the wine gave out/Mary on the Q.T. gave J.C. a shout,” followed by the possibly familiar story of Jesus turning water into wine that was better than what they were drinking before.
I’d have to say the best part was the fact that we were on the front row, and one member of our group (the biodegradable wine fan) was pulled up onto the stage by the lead singer as he cooed to her “Girl, you make me want to wait.” She was quite the good sport, but also being Jewish, I told her she should have made a beeline for Abraham.
Oh, but it’ll make you laugh, and it’s only playing through Easter day at The Orpheum, so buy tickets before it heads to Topeka and then Honolulu.
While I’m off subject a bit anyway and in honor of my favorite altar boy Mark–with his pink shirt and personalized rhinestone belt buckle–who
“comes out” halfway through the show… Check out this worthwhile project (Mississippi Queen) about growing up gay in the south and the people who try to stop it. It’s in need of funding, and it might lead you to drink.
Altar Boyz, water into wine, Mississippi Queen




April 5th, 2007 at 7:36 am
LINDA! You’re my hero!
Girl, you make my Levi’s real tight too
April 5th, 2007 at 5:16 pm
Glad you enjoyed this great show and that your friend got pulled up on satge. Spread the word of the Boyz and this fanatstic show. Great music, dancing and Boyz!
April 6th, 2007 at 12:06 am
Yes! One of the best shows ever! Spread the Altar Boyz love! I saw it twice in LA and their first show in SF. I really miss the touring cast.
April 6th, 2007 at 9:22 am
I am loving your picture up there!!!! Altar Boyz is pretty much amazing!