VIBRATE Concert a HIT!!! Plus 'Wind It Up' Finale Video

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Posted: 5/30/08 at 11:52pm

LOOKING FOR A WONDERFUL WAY TO SPEND AN EVENING IN THE COMPANY OF SOME OF THE MOST CARING, DASHING AND MUSIC-LOVING MEN IN NEW YORK CITY?

THEN GRAB YOUR TICKET TO "VIBRATE" PRESENTED BY THE NYC GAY MEN'S CHORUS at F.I.T. on JUNE 4 & 5 at 8:00pm!!!

IT'S AN EVENING FILLED WITH JUICY, JAZZY, JUMPING MUSIC YOU'LL NEVER FORGET!

Songs by Rufus Wainwright, Nelly Furtado, Tamyra Gray, Gwen Stefani, Billy Strayhorn... plus African freedom songs, Latvian premieres and original compositions by Our Lady J. (not to mention, 2 awesome BroadwayWorld members in the upper-baritone section)

AND A SURPRISE FINALE FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS!



Following their sell-out Carnegie Hall show, the New York City Gay Men's Chorus will present Vibrate, an eclectic celebration of contemporary song on Wednesday June 4 and Thursday June 5 at 8:00PM at the Fashion Institute of Technology's Haft Auditorium.

Vibrate blends a buzzing collection of rhythm, where new South African freedom songs sit beside the American premiere of works by Latvian composer Emils Darzins. Rufus Wainwright rubs-up against Nelly Furtado and Gwen Stefani. Plus, the Chorus is proud to present new commissions by Our Lady J and Vermont-based composer Gwyneth Walker.

Bursting with energy, the New York City Gay Men's Chorus offers an edgy look at gay life as we know it. Innovative, eclectic, contemporary, passionate, cuddly and tolerant of literally anything (except homophobia) – New York City Gay Men's Chorus is making waves! Musical Direction by Charles Beale.

Tickets for Vibrate are: $63 Prime Parquet; $48 Parquet; $38 Dress Circle. For tickets and information visit www.nycgmc.org. Haft Auditorium at F.I.T. is located at 27th Street and 7th Avenue, New York.


Updated On: 6/6/08 at 11:52 PM

[EugLoven]

Posted: 6/2/08 at 3:14pm

SPECIAL HALF-PRICE TICKET OFFER!

VIBRATE!
Haft Auditorium at F.I.T.
27th St & Seventh Ave

Following their sell-out Carnegie Hall show, The New York City Gay Men's Chorus will present Vibrate!, an eclectic celebration of contemporary song to get your toes tapping for the summer. Sending vibrations out across New York City, new South African freedom songs sit side by side with the American Premier of works by Latvian composer Emils Darzins; Rufus Wainwright rubs up against Gwen Stefani, and there will also be new commissions by Our Lady J and Vermont-based composer Gwyneth Walker. With special guests Our Lady J, Youth Pride Chorus Bursting with energy, The New York City Gay Men's Chorus offers you an edgy look at gay life as we know it. Innovative, eclectic, contemporary, passionate, cuddly and tolerant of literally anything except homophobia - New York City Gay Men's Chorus is making waves!

SPECIAL OFFER
Half Price Tickets

FOR TWO DAYS ONLY you can buy half price tickets only by calling (212)-344-1777 ext 10 on Monday, June 2nd and Tuesday, June 3rd. When calling please mention discount code: HHCX10. Discount is only available during NYCGMC box office hours, 10am to 5pm. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.

REDEEM:
CALL 212-344-1777 ext 10 on Monday, June 2nd and Tuesday, June 3rd and mention discount code HHCX10.

RESTRICTIONS:
*Discount is only available during NYCGMC box office hours, 10am to 5pm. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.

[EugLoven]

Posted: 6/6/08 at 11:47pm

"VIBRATE" WAS A HIT! We couldn't have asked for a better summer concert. My goodness, what fun. The energy was palpable and we loved every second of it. Thanks so much to both nights' audiences and to our incredible supporters!

VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ljg4cJgqPIs

"Vibrate" had a surprise dance-finale to Gwen Stefani's "Wind It Up" featuring 6 men in lederhosen (myself included), with 6 hot Japanese school-girls, beat-boxing by the Youth Pride Chorus, our Miss Ermine Muff (in Swedish shepherdess attire), our incredible band, the 250-member Chorus conducted by the unbelievable Charlie Beale.