San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus returns to the stage with performances of its Summer Pride concert – Get On Your Feet: An 80’s Celebration! SDGMC’s latest live performance will premiere at the Balboa Theatre Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 8 p.m. PST, with a matinee Sunday, July 31, 2022, at 3 p.m. The concert is presented by Sycuan Casino Resort.
Under the direction of SDGMC’s new Artistic Director Dr. Charles Beale, Get On Your Feet: An 80’s Celebration! will feature not just the wonderful sounds of the chorus as they perform a carefully curated selection of 80’s favorites, but also choreographed dances, awe-inspiring solo performances and arrangements that highlight the vocal talents of the chorus ensemble. The concert will feature songs from the Eurythmics, Whitney Houston, Kenny Loggins, Janet Jackson, the Pet Shop Boys and more!
Get On Your Feet: An 80’s Celebration! is the first concert for SDGMC’s new Artistic Director Dr. Charles Beale.
Tickets are available through www.SDGMC.org and Ticketmaster.
Ticket sales will go directly to the Chorus’ mission to provide inclusive artistic expression, community engagement and positive social change. For patrons that cannot attend but would like to support the Chorus through a financial contribution, donations are accepted on their website, www.SDGMC.org.
All performances will continue to follow the latest COVID-19 guidelines put in place by San Diego Theatres. The Chorus is strongly requesting that out of safety for its high risk members all audience members wear face masks during the performance. All chorus members will be tested for COVID-19 prior to the performance weekend.
At a Glance:
Get On Your Feet: An 80’s Celebration
Presented by Sycuan Casino Resort
Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 8 p.m. (ASL Interpretation provided)
Sunday, July 31, 2022, at 3 p.m.
With current COVID restrictions and construction near the Balboa Theatre, please plan to arrive at least 1 hour before curtain call.
Balboa Theatre is located at 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego 92101
About the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus
The San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus is a non-profit 501(c)(3) voluntary community chorus. The SDGMC’s mission is to create a positive musical experience through exciting performances that engage audiences, build community support and provide a dynamic force for social change.
SDGMC has built a solid reputation for musical excellence and dynamic programming. As one of the largest gay choruses in the world, SDGMC has sung at locations including the White House, the Super Bowl and Lincoln Center.
SDGMC is a member of GALA (Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses). The organization was formed to build community through music while pursuing musical excellence in performance. For more information on the SDGMC or to donate, please visit www.SDGMC.org.
About Dr. Charles Beale, SDGMC Artistic Director
Dr. Charles Beale joins SDGMC as its new Artistic Director with his first show, Get On Your Feet!Charlie is an international choral director, jazz educator, composer-arranger, and author, with a unique approach to activist choral singing. A passionate campaigner for stylistic diversity within choral singing, Charlie comes to SDGMC with over 20 years of experience with GALA Choruses (Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses), having been the Artistic Director of the London Gay Men’s Chorus from 2002-2007 and the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus (NYCGMC) from 2007-2019. He presently serves on the GALA Choruses’ Board of Directors and Chair of External Relations Committee and serves on the Board’s Education and Networking Committee.
Charlie is the founder and current President of the Global Alliance of Queer Choirs, a new choral organization that brings a global perspective to the LGBTIQ+ choral movement.
Charlie is a powerful voice in the queer choral movement, and in turbulent and uncertain times such as we find ourselves in today, he is especially passionate about music as a way to unify, heal and bring people together.
