Orlando Gay Chorus will present its 2018 Winter Concert, TINSEL IN TECHNICOLOR!

ORLANDO – The Orlando Gay Chorus (OGC) is proud to announce that it will perform its Winter Concert, “Tinsel in Technicolor,” on Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 16 at 4:30 p.m. at The Plaza LIVE, 425 North Bumby Ave., Orlando.

Under the direction of Artistic Director James A. Rode, the performance will take people on a tour through classic holiday movies and TV specials that are held near and dear during the holiday season. Featuring popular hits ranging from Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime” to National Lampoon’s “Holiday Road”, this show is sure to have something for everyone to enjoy. Some songs include: “What’s This?” from “The Nightmare Before Christmas;” “Sparklejollytwinklejingley” from “Elf: The Musical,” based on the Will Ferrell hit movie; Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas;” Eartha Kitt’s iconic Santa Baby”; songs from the Rankin/Bass animated classics “Frosty the Snowman,” “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer”… and many more!

Sue Glerum will be the principal accompanist. ASL interpretation will be presented by Valencia College Professor of Sign Language Debbie Drobney and her students.

Concert-goers are encouraged to bring a new unwrapped toy for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve “Toys for Tots” campaign. The chorus also will be sponsoring a Silent Auction and Raffle during both performances to raise funds to support OGC.

Tickets are $25 for adults, $30 for early seating, and $10 for students and children. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to orlandogaychorus.org.

The Orlando Gay Chorus (OGC) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit arts and humanitarian organization and one of the largest mixed-gender LGBTQ choirs in the country. The members of the chorus, now 150+ strong and comprised of gay, straight, bisexual, and transgender individuals, feel thankful to be able to carry on our mission and vision. Our musical artistry speaks directly to our pride in ourselves and offers the world a chance to see beyond headlines and contentious social issues to build bridges of understanding and love.

Founded on Valentine’s Day in 1990, OGC has been a fixture in the Central Florida area for over 28 years. In addition to the full chorus, OGC has four ensembles that perform at the annual concerts and cabarets, as well as outreach events: OUTLOUD!, the oldest running ensemble; Nothin’ But Treble, the all-female ensemble; Menage, the jazz ensemble; and Spectrum, the mixed ensemble.

ORLANDO – The Orlando Gay Chorus (OGC) is proud to announce that it will perform its Winter Concert, “Tinsel in Technicolor,” on Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 16 at 4:30 p.m. at The Plaza LIVE, 425 North Bumby Ave., Orlando.

Under the direction of Artistic Director James A. Rode, the performance will take people on a tour through classic holiday movies and TV specials that are held near and dear during the holiday season. Featuring popular hits ranging from Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime” to National Lampoon’s “Holiday Road”, this show is sure to have something for everyone to enjoy. Some songs include: “What’s This?” from “The Nightmare Before Christmas;” “Sparklejollytwinklejingley” from “Elf: The Musical,” based on the Will Ferrell hit movie; Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas;” Eartha Kitt’s iconic Santa Baby”; songs from the Rankin/Bass animated classics “Frosty the Snowman,” “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer”… and many more!

Sue Glerum will be the principal accompanist. ASL interpretation will be presented by Valencia College Professor of Sign Language Debbie Drobney and her students.

Concert-goers are encouraged to bring a new unwrapped toy for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve “Toys for Tots” campaign. The chorus also will be sponsoring a Silent Auction and Raffle during both performances to raise funds to support OGC.

Tickets are $25 for adults, $30 for early seating, and $10 for students and children. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to orlandogaychorus.org.

The Orlando Gay Chorus (OGC) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit arts and humanitarian organization and one of the largest mixed-gender LGBTQ choirs in the country. The members of the chorus, now 150+ strong and comprised of gay, straight, bisexual, and transgender individuals, feel thankful to be able to carry on our mission and vision. Our musical artistry speaks directly to our pride in ourselves and offers the world a chance to see beyond headlines and contentious social issues to build bridges of understanding and love.

Founded on Valentine’s Day in 1990, OGC has been a fixture in the Central Florida area for over 28 years. In addition to the full chorus, OGC has four ensembles that perform at the annual concerts and cabarets, as well as outreach events: OUTLOUD!, the oldest running ensemble; Nothin’ But Treble, the all-female ensemble; Menage, the jazz ensemble; and Spectrum, the mixed ensemble.