The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles Kicks Off Its 29th Season with "Holidays LA"
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles take to the Alex Theatre (216 North Brand Blvd.) stage on December 14-16, 2007 for their Annual Holiday extravaganza, “Holidays LA.”
Los Angeles, CA, November 15, 2007 --(PR.com)-- The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles will take to the Alex Theatre stage on December 14-16, 2007 for their Annual Holiday extravaganza, “Holidays LA”. At once familiar — yet always different — this year’s Holiday spectacular is a blend of cultures and styles, which can only be found in Los Angeles and presented with the flare, camp and class, that is the Gay Men’s Chorus.
“Every holiday season has one outstanding event that stands above the typical fare – year after year that event has been the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles’ Holiday concert,” said Hywel Sims, Chorus Executive Director. “Our shows are always funny and poignant with a hint of magic and this year’s “Holidays LA” is no exception.”
The upcoming production is not just a celebration of Christmas, it’s Navidad, and Hanukkah, and Kwaanza all rolled into one spectacularly staged and performed variety event. The production will feature entirely new choreography set against a host of Holiday favorites as well as Los Angeles composer Morten Lauridsen’s breathtaking O Magnum Mysterium and selections from Conrad Susa’s Christmas in the Southwest will be some outstanding moments in this year’s concerts.
Also, new this season is the Chorus’ Assistant Artistic Director, Dominic Gregorio. A doctorial student at the University of Southern California, Dominic is thrilled to be a part of GMCLA: “I appreciate the fact that GMCLA is such a mission oriented organization. They really push the boundaries of social activism through their music … This is the type of work that inspires and excites me as an artist.” Dominic will be conducting four pieces in the Glendale performances of “Holidays LA”.
For the first time, GMCLA will take a shortened version of their Holiday Show to two other venues in the greater Los Angeles area. A preview version of “Holidays LA” will be presented at 7.30 on December 1st at the Sherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. Tickets – at $35, plus charges, for this event are available at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 805 499 2787. In addition, the preview version of “Holidays LA” will also be presented at the Riverside Municipal Auditorium on December 2nd at 3pm, where actress Liz Torres will join the Chorus as guest star. Tickets for the Riverside performances are available at www.riversidemunicipalauditorium.com or by calling 951 788 3944.
To purchase tickets for GMCLA’s fully-staged Glendale show, contact the Alex Theatre Box Office at (818) 243-ALEX (2539) or online at www.alextheatre.org Tickets priced from $25 - $55. To purchase subscriptions, offering tickets at substantial discounts, visit www.gmcla.org or call 1 800 MEN SING
Also, this Season from the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles:
“Only in America” (April 4-6, 2008) and “Free 2 B U & Me” (June 27-29, 2008) at the Alex Theatre and the “Cutting Edge Cabaret” (February 16, 2008) location to be announced.
About the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles
For almost three decades, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles has built an international reputation for musical excellence while remaining deeply rooted in service to the Los Angeles community. Hailed by the Los Angeles Times as "one of the last important links to a glorious tradition in music," GMCLA has more than 200 singers, tours nationally and internationally, released thirteen compact discs, commissioned more than 300 new works and arrangements and appeared frequently on national television and their performances are broadcast on West Hollywood’s Channel 36. The Chorus membership donates over 60,000 volunteer hours annually to make GMCLA's mission of musical excellence and community partnership a reality.
In Spring 2007, GMCLA began their youth outreach program to students in Los Angeles. Using material developed for the GMCLA/NYCGMC co-production of "Take the A Train - the music of Billy Strayhorn". Additionally, GMCLA members will lead workshops designed to discuss the impact gay men - and especially gay men of color - have had on music. Thanks to the generous support of The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Ella Fitzgerald Foundation, the Brotmann Family Foundation and the Northrup Grumman Corporation, the GMCLA will continue and expand its educational programming during their 29th Season.
For more information about the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles please go to www.gmcla.org .
Photos and interviews available upon request
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“Every holiday season has one outstanding event that stands above the typical fare – year after year that event has been the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles’ Holiday concert,” said Hywel Sims, Chorus Executive Director. “Our shows are always funny and poignant with a hint of magic and this year’s “Holidays LA” is no exception.”
The upcoming production is not just a celebration of Christmas, it’s Navidad, and Hanukkah, and Kwaanza all rolled into one spectacularly staged and performed variety event. The production will feature entirely new choreography set against a host of Holiday favorites as well as Los Angeles composer Morten Lauridsen’s breathtaking O Magnum Mysterium and selections from Conrad Susa’s Christmas in the Southwest will be some outstanding moments in this year’s concerts.
Also, new this season is the Chorus’ Assistant Artistic Director, Dominic Gregorio. A doctorial student at the University of Southern California, Dominic is thrilled to be a part of GMCLA: “I appreciate the fact that GMCLA is such a mission oriented organization. They really push the boundaries of social activism through their music … This is the type of work that inspires and excites me as an artist.” Dominic will be conducting four pieces in the Glendale performances of “Holidays LA”.
For the first time, GMCLA will take a shortened version of their Holiday Show to two other venues in the greater Los Angeles area. A preview version of “Holidays LA” will be presented at 7.30 on December 1st at the Sherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. Tickets – at $35, plus charges, for this event are available at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 805 499 2787. In addition, the preview version of “Holidays LA” will also be presented at the Riverside Municipal Auditorium on December 2nd at 3pm, where actress Liz Torres will join the Chorus as guest star. Tickets for the Riverside performances are available at www.riversidemunicipalauditorium.com or by calling 951 788 3944.
To purchase tickets for GMCLA’s fully-staged Glendale show, contact the Alex Theatre Box Office at (818) 243-ALEX (2539) or online at www.alextheatre.org Tickets priced from $25 - $55. To purchase subscriptions, offering tickets at substantial discounts, visit www.gmcla.org or call 1 800 MEN SING
Also, this Season from the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles:
“Only in America” (April 4-6, 2008) and “Free 2 B U & Me” (June 27-29, 2008) at the Alex Theatre and the “Cutting Edge Cabaret” (February 16, 2008) location to be announced.
About the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles
For almost three decades, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles has built an international reputation for musical excellence while remaining deeply rooted in service to the Los Angeles community. Hailed by the Los Angeles Times as "one of the last important links to a glorious tradition in music," GMCLA has more than 200 singers, tours nationally and internationally, released thirteen compact discs, commissioned more than 300 new works and arrangements and appeared frequently on national television and their performances are broadcast on West Hollywood’s Channel 36. The Chorus membership donates over 60,000 volunteer hours annually to make GMCLA's mission of musical excellence and community partnership a reality.
In Spring 2007, GMCLA began their youth outreach program to students in Los Angeles. Using material developed for the GMCLA/NYCGMC co-production of "Take the A Train - the music of Billy Strayhorn". Additionally, GMCLA members will lead workshops designed to discuss the impact gay men - and especially gay men of color - have had on music. Thanks to the generous support of The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Ella Fitzgerald Foundation, the Brotmann Family Foundation and the Northrup Grumman Corporation, the GMCLA will continue and expand its educational programming during their 29th Season.
For more information about the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles please go to www.gmcla.org .
Photos and interviews available upon request
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