Seattle Men's Chorus News

Call it “Sunday in the Park with A Cabbello” – clearly apropos for a special encore engagement of ““We’re Still Here” celebrating the music and legacy of Stephen Sondheim. Following the success of their first with-audience performance in two years May 14 & 15, the “BelloGents” of A Cabbello are back.

A survey conducted by 4Culture and 13 Washington state-based partner organizations finds that operating budgets for Washington's arts and culture sector will run out much earlier than anticipated. Of the 483 arts and culture organizations surveyed in Washington state, 75% report they will have depleted their operating budget by the end of November 2020.

In its continued effort to engage audiences through online programming while theaters remain closed, the Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) will stream full-length works by Mark Morris this summer. Dance On! Video Vault: Curated Collections from the Mark Morris Dance Group Archive is a

Seattle Men's Chorus (SMC) shines the light on Seattle's pivotal role as a safe haven in the LGBTQ Underground Railroad that began in 2009. Local activists like Michael Failla and members from the Seattle Men's Chorus are opening their hearts, homes and wallets by providing housing, furniture, job contracts, training and emotional support to LGBTQ individuals seeking asylum from the dangers in their Muslim-majority homelands. Ultimately, the Seattle community's efforts have brought nearly 90 brave refugees to Seattle and other cities in Europe and North America where their identity is not reviled and they don't live in fear.

Seattle Men's Chorus (SMC) kicks off the holidays with the high-spirited 'Tis the Season from November 30- December 22 at Benaroya Hall.

Music heals, music inspires, music transcends; artistic director Paul Caldwell has selected a broad repertoire of pieces for the 2019-2020 season that do all these things while also reflecting upon the times in which we live. Voting rights, racial equality and sexual freedom are just a few of the important topics the Choruses will touch upon with the songs and anthems they perform this season.

Seattle Women's Chorus (SWC) wraps their 2018-2019 season with one big blowout concert at Benaroya Hall on April 28 at 4pm. Legends of Rock is a loud proud ode to the trailblazing singer-songwriters who weren't afraid to raise their voices and make a scene.

The Seattle Women's Chorus (SWC) leap into their 15th year of concerts with Hear Me Roar in October and the Seattle Men's Chorus (SMC) wind down the season with Summer of '69, a musical commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. Special surprise concert guests will be announced in the coming months.

Seattle Men's Chorus (SMC) takes the McCaw Hall stage on Pride weekend to honor 50 years of British rock and pop royalty in God Save the Queens. The British are coming! From the swinging '60s to today's biggest hits this British invasion is so lush and flashy it edges on revolutionary. God Save the Queens is a musical journey through the UK artists, generation by generation, that have reigned supreme, from The Beatles, Queen, and Elton John, to Coldplay, Adele and One Direction. Pop singer, performance artist, and finalist from "America's Got Talent" Prince Poppycock joins the chorus as their special guest.

Artistic Director Paul Caldwell conducts A Sassy Brassy Holiday with Seattle Men's Chorus (SMC) December 10-23 at Benaroya Hall.

Artistic Director Paul Caldwell leads Seattle Women's Chorus (SWC) into their 15th Anniversary season with FIRED UP inside Capitol Hill's historic Saint Mark's Cathedral.

Paul Caldwell leaps into his second season as artistic director for Seattle Men's Chorus (SMC) and Seattle Women's Chorus (SWC) with SWC's highly anticipated 15th Anniversary, a brassy sassy holiday concert, the arrival of Randy Rainbow at April's massive joint concert and an homage to Britain's 'queens' in all their forms.

With words and photographs these three artists share personal stories that have sparked laughter and motivated change. Northwest Associated Arts (NWAA), KNKX (88.5 FM) and The Stranger present all three events at beautiful Benaroya Hall. Tickets prices vary and are available through the Benaroya Hall Box Office, at 206.215.4747 or online at www.benaroyahall.org.Phone interviews are available upon request. Both the Armistead Maupin and Brandon Stanton events offer a VIP option that includes prime seating and a private reception.

Seattle Women's Pride 2017 kicked off National LGBT Pride Month by bringing in two Brooklyn based bands - Parlor Walls and Oracle Room - DJ Kristina Childs and a host of awards to local businesses. The event also raised $500 for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) by donating $5 from every VIP ticket to the respected organization.

In the spirit of celebrating National LGBTQ Pride Month, the organizers behind the fourth annual Seattle Women's Pride have announced the recipients for their distinguished awards presentation on Saturday, June 17.

Seattle Men's Chorus (SMC) proudly takes the McCaw Hall stage for Bette, Babs &Beyonce, belting out many of the songs made famous by this beloved trio of divas: Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand, and Beyonce Knowles.

Seattle Men's Chorus (SMC) takes the stage at McCaw Hall with Born this Way on April 1, 2017 at 8pm and April 2, 2017 at 2pm in an inspiring and activist showcase of solidarity towards all LGBTQ youth and individuals.

TRIPLE THREAT w/ Kimball Allen, the 90-minute Seattle variety talk show, is coming back to the Triple Door mainstage on Wednesday, March 15th, 2017, for another all-star lineup of performances including:

March is Women's History Month and on March 17-19, 2017 Seattle Women's Chorus (SWC) goes global in A Woman's World. Around the world, women are the unsung heroes of ingenuity, creativity, and social justice. New Artistic Director Paul Caldwell introduces Seattle to uplifting stories of trailblazing women who have shattered glass ceilings and transformed our world.

Artistic Director Paul Caldwell conducts his first holiday concert with Seattle Men's Chorus (SMC) December 4-22 at Benaroya Hall. SMC's Silver & Soul brings 250 joyful voices singing classics like “Sleigh Ride” and “O Come, All Ye Faithful” and mixes in a tender David Bowie tribute with a clever karaoke sing-along.  Traditional favorite “Silent Night” returns, along with sassy new holiday tunes that get topped off with a spectacular disco Santa finale.