Tickets to San Diego Gay Men's Chorus' THE NUTCRACKER (MEN IN TIGHTS!) Now on Sale

The award-winning San Diego Gay Men's Chorus (SDGMC) is back with its celebrated annual holiday show on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. This year's show, The Nutcracker (Men in Tights!), takes place at the festive Balboa Theatre in downtown San Diego.

"Our family-friendly show promises the whimsical magic of traditional holiday songs together with the fun and frolic people have come to love and expect from our chorus," said SDGMC Artistic Director Gary Holt. "No one does the holidays like 130 gay men! There's singing and dancing, naughty and nice, and, yes, actual men in tights!"

Among the show's many holiday favorites are enchanting and unique arrangements of "The Twelve Days of Christmas," "Silver Bells," "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve" and "Jingle Bells." There will also be a hilarious sendup of traditional carols from around the world including a brand new "San Diego Carol" that chronicles the unique holiday goings-on at City Hall. The highlight of the evening will be a jubilant rendition of The Nutcracker Suite with all its fantasy characters brought to life from sugar plum fairies to toy soldiers to dancing mice.

Tickets are available by calling (877) 296-SONG or at www.sdgmc.org beginning Oct. 21. Tickets start at $27 and range to $70 for preferred VIP seating. A $3 discount is available for seniors, students, active-duty military and groups of 10 or more. The Balboa Theatre is located at 868 Fourth Avenue adjacent to the Horton Plaza shopping center in San Diego.

SDGMC has entertained San Diego audiences for nearly 30 years. With more than 150 members, it is one of the largest choruses of its type in the world. The group's official 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.