2010-2011 Season Announcement
Posted on June 9, 2010 by tgrant in Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Washington, DC — September, 2010
THE GAY MEN’S CHORUS OF WASHINGTON, DC
Announces 30th Anniversary Season of Shows, 2010 – 2011
highlights include Tony Award-winner Jennifer Holliday
and an all-male production of the musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Washington, DC — September 2010, Jeff Burhman, artistic director of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC, is proud to announce the 2010 – 2011 Season of Shows.
GMCW’s 30th Season will begin on Friday, December 17, 2010 at 8 pm with a holiday fantasia, Men in Tights: A Pink Nutcracker. The season will continue with Let’s Hear It for the Boys, featuring GMCW with its select chamber ensemble Rock Creek Singers and special guest Lt. Dan Choi; a fully-staged production of the Broadway musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and then Crazy Little Thing Called Love featuring GMCW’s select, close-harmony pop ensemble Potomac Fever with special guests Vox, from the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus and NoteWorthy, from the Triad Pride Men’s Chorus from North Carolina. The season closes with And I Am Telling You, GMCW’s 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration with Tony Award-winner Jennifer Holliday.
“It is exciting to work with some of the most outstanding talent in the Washington, DC area. Our gifted singers and dancers make it possible for us to produce musicals like The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. After the success of GMCW’s production of Grease it’s clear that our audiences appreciate seeing our unique GAY musical productions,” remarked Jeff Buhrman, artistic director. “And we continue to change hearts and touch lives through the power of singing as proud gay men.”
David Jobin, executive director, reflected on the meaning of the 30th Anniversary season within the scope of GMCW’s mission. “Anniversary seasons are often seen as opportunities for arts groups to look back at their rich history and honor the achievements that have provided them the most recognition and audience appeal. The holidays are a perfect time for such a tradition. But once 2011 rolls around, we are in full throttle, mission-driven, forward-motion with two shows that bring attention to such topical issues as gay marriage and “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” We then move onto the groundbreaking world premiere of the all-male production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. And we end the season sharing the stage with one of the most gifted entertainers of a generation — Jennifer Holliday. Her rousing “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” is an anthem for the GLBT community and one of the most recognized and celebrated pairings of song and performer that exists in the history of Broadway. This is the most ambitious season in GMCW’s 30-year history and it is only because of our loyal and increasing audience that we are able to set our sights so high.”
Friday, December 17 at 8 pm
Saturday, December 18 at 3 pm and 8 pm
Sunday, December 19 at 3 pm (ASL)
Lisner Auditorium
Our holiday fantasia arrives complete with the Sugar Plum Fairy, lots of vodka and, of course, sexy men in tights. GMCW revives its popular take-off of Tchaikovsky’s beloved Nutcracker Suite, set to a wonderland of choral singing.
GMCW and Rock Creek Singers
with special guest, Lt. Dan Choi
Saturday, February 12 at 5 pm and 8 pm
Location TBA
Visit GMCW’s own Stage Door Canteen, a swinging salute to GLBT men and women in uniform who serve, despite the policy that has denied them full equality. From the Andrews Sisters’ “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” to “Make Them Hear You” from Ragtime join us for a GAY homage to those who serve, protect and defend.
Friday, March 18 at 8 pm
Saturday, March 19 at 8 pm
Sunday, March 20 at 3 pm
Lisner Auditorium
Book by Larry L. King and Peter Masterson.
Music and lyrics by Carol Hall.
Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French.
It’s all big songs and big hair in this sassy, spirited and touching musical about the real-life brothel in Texas. GMCW’s all-male cast of singers and dancers takes on a loud-talking televangelist, romances the town sheriff and brings new meaning to the term “Chicken Ranch.”
Potomac Fever with Vox and NoteWorthy
Saturday, May 7 at 5 pm and 8 pm
with Vox from the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus
Saturday, May 14 at 5 pm and 8 pm
With NoteWorthy from the Triad Pride Men’s Chorus of Greensboro, NC
Metropolitan Community Church — DC
It’s a strange magic that charms us into doing sublime and sometimes unthinkable tasks. Whether we’re making out, shacking up, or tying the knot music connects us with that delightful and disarming four letter word. Come celebrate what makes our hearts race.
GMCW’s 30th Anniversary Concert
with special guest Jennifer Holliday
Saturday, June 4 at 8 pm
Sunday, June 5 at 3 pm
Lisner Auditorium
Tony winner for her show-stopping, jaw-dropping performance in Dreamgirls, Jennifer Holliday joins the men of GMCW for an evening of entertainment and empowerment, including a featured role in the world premiere of our 30th Anniversary commission by Michael Shaieb.
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC, is one of the area’s most highly respected arts and community service organizations. Its mission is to “entertain through excellent musical performance, to affirm the place of gay people in society and to educate about the gay experience.” Together, more than 275 singing members, 100 support volunteers, 600 subscribers, 500 donors, 10,000 annual audience members and 100 business partners make up GMCW.
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