News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Washington, DC – May 2012
THE GAY MEN’S CHORUS OF WASHINGTON, DC
presents
HEART THROBS
Featuring the full chorus in a tribute to male singers, boy bands and teen idols.
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington will kick off Capital Pride with a fun and flirtatious homage to men in music. Packed with bright, high-energy vocal performances and dance ensembles, HEART THROBS features a wide selection of hits, from the 1950s until today, made popular by male artists on American Top 40 radio.
Two performances take place on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 8 pm and Sunday, June 3 at 3 pm at Lisner Auditorium, 730 21St Street NW, Washington, DC. Tickets can be purchased online at www.GMCW.org, by phone at 202-293-1548, or at the door. Group Rates are available. HEART THROBS is presented with the support of proud sponsors including Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse, Verizon, Corcoran Caterers, the Washington Blade and through the generous support of Steve Herman & John DiBenedetto.
Feast your eyes and ears on a chorus of 175 singers and dancers and find yourself star struck by HEART THROBS, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington showcase of adoring men in music. Featuring musical selections including “Sexy Back” by Justin Timberlake, “Moves Like Jagger” by Maroon 5, along with songs from Boyz II Men, N Sync, Backstreet Boys, Ricky Martin, Elvis, The Beatles and many more, HEART THROBS presents a high energy montage of boy band crushes and fantasy dream dates that will appeal to a range of ages and musical tastes.
Interview opportunities are available with Jeff Buhrman, GMCW Artistic Director; James Ellzy, GMCW Choreographer and Chorus singers.
ABOUT THE GAY MEN’S CHORUS OF WASHINGTON
Led by Artistic Director Jeff Buhrman, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC is now in its 31st season and is the world’s largest out gay men’s chorus with a mission that is dynamic and socially-relevant. The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington delights audiences and champions gay equality with robust artistry, fun and surprise. GMCW has more than 310 singing members, two select vocal ensembles, 100 support volunteers, more than 800 subscribers, 500 donors and an annual audience of more than 12,000 people. The Chorus presents an annual season of five subscription concerts, a fall cabaret at Town Danceboutique, a monthly piano bar open mic at the Black Fox Lounge and performs numerous community outreach concerts for public and private events.
The values of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington manifest in a commitment to musical excellence, using the power of song and the stories of LGBT lives to affect change. The Chorus shows a passion for providing a safe and affirming space for LGBT youth, their parents and their teachers through a youth outreach program that offers free tickets and on school time programs, GenOUT.
Visit http://www.gmcw.org/outreach/ to inquire about booking the Chorus or its two select vocal ensembles, Potomac Fever or Rock Creek Singers, for events.
Fact Sheet
PERFORMANCE TIMES:
Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 8 pm
Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 3 pm (Interpreted in ASL for the deaf and hard of hearing)
GROUP RATES: available for groups of 15 or more
ACCESSIBILITY: Fully Accessible: Inform box office at time of ticket purchase. The Sunday, June 3 performance at 3 pm will be interpreted in American Sign Language for the deaf and hard of hearing.
TICKETS:
Start at $25 per person
Online: www.gmcw.org
By Phone: 202-293-1548
In Person: at the door on the day of the show.
E-mail: BusinessManager@gmcw.org
Website: www.gmcw.org
LOCATION:
Lisner Auditorium on the campus of George Washington University, 730 21St Street NW, Washington, DC
HEART THROBS is the fifth and final production of the 31st season of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington.
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