JOIN THE CTGMC TO CELEBRATE THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

What would the Christmas holidays be like without a friendly visit from the Connecticut Gay Men’s Chorus?  Whether they are dressed as elves in green and white pointed hats and slippers or wearing red sequin gowns a la Liza Minelli, you are in for a treat. Have no fear, these jolly gentlemen will be arriving in time for a trio of concerts for your entertainment pleasure with their latest gifts of music.  With festivities and their holiday finery, they will present “Don We Now” at 4 p. m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, December 7 at the elegant Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook and then on Saturday, December 14 at 8 p.m. at the all-new completely redesigned theater at West Haven High School, 1 McDonough Plaza, West Haven.

Get set for a jazzy and joy-filled musical romp that‘s sure to ring them bells and light up your holiday spirits as Greg McMahan, Artistic Director, leads this unique thirty member choir through its well-timed paces. “The holidays arena important time for the Connecticut Gay Men’s Chorus to bring communities together, embrace our similarities and differences, and build lasting memories." With surprises galore, this is the CGMC after all, the merry men will be joined onstage by guest artist Joyce Jeffrey, a Connecticut-area favorite.  You may remember her as Dolly Levi from Hello, Dolly!,” Mama Rose from “Gypsy,” and Auntie Mame from “Mame.”  Hold on to your hats for a spectacular spin to the North Pole, by way of Broadway, as the reindeer filled sky is the limit.

Celebrating Christmas with the best carolers known to mankind, with a decidedly different design, is a challenge the CGMC relishes as it approaches its thirty-fifth monumental anniversary.  Be prepared to salute the Christmas spirit as you don your own holiday apparel.  No Christmas sweater is too over the top, with festoons of elves and snowmen and Santa and sleighs.  The more the merrier.

For tickets ($25-32), go to ctgmc.org and katherinehepburntheater.org..

“Tis the season to be jolly and what better way to ring them bells and sprinkle yourself with tinsel, then with the fine fellows of the CGMC?  Let the festivities begin!