| Members of the New York City Gay Men's Chorus IN Shower Songs A Benefit Cabaret for NYCGMC | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 10:26 am EDT 07/20/24 | |
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| Members of the New York City Gay Men's Chorus IN Shower Songs A Benefit Cabaret for NYCGMC Thursday, August 22, 9:30pm AT 54 BELOW, BROADWAY'S SUPPER CLUB, www.54Below.org 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Members of the New York City Gay Men's Chorus in Shower Songs on Thursday, August 22 at 9:30om, with a livestream option at 9:45pm ET. Members of the New York City Gay Men's Chorus return once again to 54 Below for a salute to singing in the shower! Produced and hosted by Chorus Royals Gigi St. Croix and Temple Grandé, with musical direction by Kent Dennis, Shower Songs is a bubbly cabaret show destined to make you feel refreshed and ready for anything. With a mix of classic Broadway and pop songs, Shower Songs is sure to scrub all your cares away. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the New York City Gay Men's Chorus. Cast includes Patrick Bodd, Thom Cantey, Roy Chicas, James Lesu'i, Kyle Medieros, Michael Perotto, and Alvic Plan. The New York City Gay Men's Chorus: Shower Songs plays 54 Below (254 West 54th Street) on Thursday, August 22 at 9:30pm. Cover charges are $40 (includes $5 in fees) - $51 (includes $6 in fees.) Premiums are $84 (includes $9 in fees). Livestream tickets are $28.50 (includes $3.50 in fees). There is a $25 food and beverage minimum. Tickets and information are available at www.54Below.org. Tickets on the day of performance after 4:00pm are only available by calling (646) 476-3551. MORE ABOUT NYCGMC New York City Gay Men's Chorus is a world-class, world-renowned New York institution and a pioneering voice for the LGBTQ community. NYCGMC is comprised of more than 260 talented singers of various ages, backgrounds, and experiences. Together, we produce a vibrant sound and energy that audiences can feel and connect with. Through the power of this sound, and our spectacular performances, we are fearless champions for love, equality, and acceptance. Founded in 1980, NYCGMC has formed a strong bond with devoted followers and continues to make lasting connections with new and diverse audiences. We sing in every style from classical to pop, Broadway to gospel, and from cultures all over the world. As artists, we listen to the changing world around us and transform what we hear into music. We sing to challenge perceptions of the LGBTQ community, to combat fear and hatred, encourage compassion and human connection, and to thrill with the superb quality of our sound. Through our music, audiences mourn losses, cheer victories, find unconditional acceptance, and celebrate life. We perform in a variety of settings, including special, private, and corporate events, concerts, television appearances, festivals, Broadway/theatre productions, conferences, weddings, parties, fundraisers, and community events. We've also had the honor of performing with an amazing array of high-profile performers and artists including: Marilyn Horne, Roberta Peters, Barbara Cook, Elaine Stritch, Joan Rivers, Stephen Sondheim, Kelli O'Hara, Carolee Carmello, Victoria Clark, Martha Wash, Sia, Bruce Vilanch, Alan Cumming, and the New York Philharmonic—to name just a few. To sing together is to form a family. To sing for an audience is to invite you into our family. NYCGMC is a full member of the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses, Inc. (GALA), the world's only association committed to serving the LGBTQ choral movement. Big Apple Performing Arts® is the non-profit management company for New York City Gay Men's Chorus and Youth Pride Chorus. MORE ABOUT 54 BELOW 54 Below, a recipient of the 2022 TONY AWARDS® Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve the music of Broadway and expand the art of the cabaret while growing opportunities for diverse communities of emerging and established artists and providing unparalleled audience experiences. It was founded as a place for the Broadway community to celebrate Broadway performers, both established and new, who sing not only the music of Broadway and the Great American Songbook, but also new material intended for Broadway and off-Broadway stages. One of the most in demand venues in the city presenting over 700 shows per year, the club features fine dining and superb scenic, lighting, and sound designs entirely imagined by Broadway designers. For performers, writers, musicians, and more, 54 Below gives opportunities to advance their craft, expand their repertoires, and develop their voices in a way that is more personal, making them stronger as artists. It gives Broadway fans an opportunity to see their favorite artists in a different way, deepening their relationship and understanding of their talent. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. It is also a place for innovation in musical songwriting and performance. Collaborations born at 54 Below give rise to and help develop new theatrical projects and new musicals. In addition, its popular streaming video activities and audio recordings support these activities, helping to build a new Broadway audience worldwide, both in age and geography. Located at 254 West 54th Street, the club presents live shows at 7pm and 9:30pm. Tickets and information at 54below.org. |
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| Link | http://54Below.org |
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