Gay Men's Chorus of Washington

09/13/2023

Tonight! Join us for Sing Out - a piano bar open mic night at Atlas Performing Arts Center from 8-11pm. Showtunes, pop arrangements, whatever you like to sing. Come out and sing with us!

09/12/2023

First rehearsal of our 43rd Season! Lots of exciting things in store and we can't wait to share it with you. Info and tickets at GMCW.org.

09/11/2023

Today, and every day, we remember and honor the lives we lost and pay tribute to those who risked their lives. We haven't forgotten and we never will.

09/08/2023

GenOUT Youth Chorus is accepting new members! For more info, visit GMCW.org/outreach/genout/

09/07/2023

Tickets to our fall cabaret 'Selfies' are now on sale! Soloists from the Chorus will tell hilarious and heartwarming stories about photos of themselves and sing songs from the world of Broadway and pop music. November 4 at Keegan Theatre. Tickets and info at GMCW.org.

09/06/2023

Next week! Come out to sing with live piano accompaniment or just enjoy the music! On Wednesday, September 13, join us at our new location, Atlas Performing Arts Center for "Sing Out: GMCW Piano Bar Open Mic." Broadway showtunes, jazz standards, pop arrangements, whatever you like to sing! Just bring sheet music for our accompanist, sign up with the host, and have a great time (a few boxes of sheet music will be available for anyone to use as well)! Singing kicks off at 8pm and wraps by 11pm. Hosted by: Neil Offner

09/05/2023

Subscriptions for our 43rd Season are on sale. Subscribe today and save 25% and pay NO TICKET FEES! You won't want to miss a single moment this season. Visit GMCW.org for more info.

09/01/2023

We've moved to our new office! Effective September 1, our new office address is 1517 18th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036. We love our new home!

08/30/2023

We're in the final hours of our challenge to raise $30,000 to match two gifts from generous donors and longtime GMCW members Bill Lipsett and Bob Dragoset in support of bringing 'Portraits' to fruition. All gifts made to GMCW by 11:59pm tomorrow, August 31, will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to the $30,000 total! This project will bring awareness to our being — our love, our joy, our pain — in ways that many audience members will not have previously experienced. Donate today at GMCW.org.

08/29/2023

Group photo from our 2023 GMCW member picnic! (Photo by Jim Tavenner)

08/28/2023

Today marks the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. As we reflect on that historic occasion, we honor those who were present and those who continue the fight for civil rights today. GMCW continues to raise our voice, unite our communities, and push the needle forward towards a world that is truly just and equal for all.

08/25/2023

Nominations are now open! Vote for us for Best LGBTQ Social Group in the Washington Blade 2023 Best of LGBTQ DC Readers' Choice Awards Nominations. Nominations run through September 6. Visit bestoflgbtqdc.com to nominate us!

Nominate your favorites in our 2023 Best of LGBTQ DC categories through September 6th.

08/23/2023

Don't miss out! Subscriptions for our 43rd Season are on sale. Subscribe today and save 25% and pay NO TICKET FEES! You won't want to miss a single moment this season. Visit GMCW.org for more info.

08/21/2023

Our Seasons of Love ensemble is celebrating the end of summer and the start of our upcoming season. Lots of exciting things in store and we can't wait to share them with you!

08/17/2023

Thank you to Madeline Farms for hosting us for our retreat this year. We had a wonderful time!

08/14/2023

Come out to sing with us! This Wednesday, August 16, join us at
The Runaway DC for Sing Out: GMCW Open Mic Night. Broadway showtunes, jazz standards, pop arrangements, whatever you like to sing! Singing kicks off at 8pm and wraps by 11pm.

08/11/2023

Subscriptions for our 43rd Season are on sale! Subscribe today and save 25% and pay NO TICKET FEES! You won't want to miss a single moment this season. Visit GMCW.org for more info.

08/08/2023

We're looking for new dancers for our dance ensemble 17th Street Dance. Auditions will be held on September 10 from 2-3pm. Seeking dancers with experience or training in jazz and ballet. Contemporary and tap are a plus, but not required. For more info or to sign up, visit www.GMCW.org/about/audition

08/03/2023

Uplift LGBTQ+ voices - help us with our summer match campaign! Two generous donors have challenged us to match their gifts for our upcoming 'Portraits' project. Every dollar given to GMCW by August 31, 2023, will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $30,000 total. Give today at GMCW.org!

08/02/2023

Congratulations to former GMCW Executive Director Chase Maggiano on his appointment as a DC Commission on Arts and Humanities Commissioner. Commissioners are DC residents appointed by the Mayor who have been active in the furtherance of the arts and humanities in the District of Columbia. We salute you and your work, Chase!

08/01/2023

Subscriptions for our 43rd Season are now on sale! Subscribe today and save 25% and pay NO TICKET FEES! You won't want to miss a single moment this season. You will simultaneously enjoy music, art, and dance in a unique way that only GMCW can provide. Visit GMCW.org for more info.

07/28/2023

Flashback Friday! Here is "Islands in the Stream" from our recent DOLLY concert. Soloists: Zac Barger and Paul Negron.

The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC performs "Islands in the Stream" at their 2023 concert DOLLY. Words and music by Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, and Robin G...

07/27/2023

Behind the scenes with Artistic Director Thea Kano shooting video footage for GALA Choruses Festival 2024!

07/26/2023

Come out to sing with us or just enjoy the music! Tonight, Wednesday, July 26, join us at The Runaway DC for 'Sing Out: GMCW Open Mic Night.' Broadway showtunes, jazz standards, pop arrangements, whatever you like to sing! Just bring sheet music for our accompanist, sign up with the host, and have a great time! Singing kicks off at 8pm and wraps by 11pm.

07/24/2023

All singer audition time slots are full, but we are currently adding names to the wait list for an audition. If you'd like to sign up for the wait list, please contact us at [email protected].

07/20/2023

Throwback Thursday! Here is "Jolene" performed by our Potomac Fever ensemble at our recent DOLLY concert. Soloist: Kevin Thomason.

Potomac Fever, a small ensemble of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC performs "Jolene" at the 2023 concert, DOLLY. Music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. Arr...

07/19/2023

Do you dance? We're looking for new dancers for our dance ensemble 17th Street Dance. Auditions will be held on September 10 from 2-3pm. Seeking dancers with experience or training in jazz and ballet. Contemporary and tap are a plus, but not required. For more info or to sign up, visit www.GMCW.org/about/audition

07/17/2023

We're looking for new singers! Auditions will be held on August 30 and September 7. Auditions are by appointment only. We are currently primarily seeking Tenor 1 and Bass voices. GMCW welcomes all singers regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation who can sing in the lower vocal register (Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone, Bass) to audition. For more info or to sign up, visit www.gmcw.org/about/audition/

07/01/2023

As Americans across the country set our sights on celebrating our freedom this weekend, members of the LGBTQ+ community are reeling from the Supreme Court’s ruling in 303 Creative v. Elenis. This and other recent decisions are rolling back hard-won civil rights one marginalized group at a time.

The decision to protect a designer’s right to refuse service to LGBTQ+ people raises serious concerns regarding equal treatment and non-discrimination. By allowing individuals to deny services based on sexual orientation, the Court undermines the principles of inclusivity, freedom, and equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community. Such a decision not only perpetuates discrimination but also sets a dangerous precedent that threatens the progress made towards fostering a society built on acceptance and respect for all individuals.

GMCW stands fervently on the side of equality and freedom. We will continue to raise our voice and use it as an instrument for social change until all people are truly free.

07/01/2023

We're out of the office! The GMCW offices will be closed until July 17 so that the staff can take a much needed break. We'll see you soon!

06/30/2023

Announcing our 2023-2024 Season PORTRAITS! We will give you a GMCW experience like you’ve never had before, including an interactive "sound museum" experience, and visual art and photography throughout the year to guide, inspire, delight, and entertain you. Subscriptions go on sale in August and single tickets go on sale in the fall. For more info, visit GMCW.org.

06/28/2023

Happy 42nd birthday to us! Today marks 42 years of making music and raising our voices for social justice. Thank you to GenOUT Youth Chorus, Major Minors, and THEM Youth Ensemble for the birthday video!

06/27/2023

"The Grass is Blue" from our recent DOLLY concert

The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC performs "The Grass is Blue" from their 2023 concert, DOLLY. Music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. Arrangement by Sheryl N...

06/26/2023

First rehearsal of Camp, featuring our GenOUT Youth Chorus joining the Nashville Major Minors and Tucson’s THEM Ensemble.

First rehearsal of Camp, featuring singers from GenOUT Youth Chorus, Nashville Major Minors, and Tucson’s THEM Ensemble.

06/23/2023

Flashback Friday! Here's video of "Why'd You Come In Here Looking Like That" from our recent DOLLY concert. Soloists: David Treacher and Joe Wrenn and featuring 17th Street Dance.

The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC performs "Why'd You Come in Here Looking Like That?" from their 2023 DOLLY concert. Music and lyrics by Bob Carlisle a...

06/20/2023

Don't forget to join us tomorrow night June 21 at The Runaway DC for Sing Out! - our piano bar open mic night from 8-11pm.

06/20/2023

Our Seasons of Love ensemble before their last concert in Italy!

06/19/2023

Today we recognize Juneteenth, acknowledging the end of slavery in the United States. This year, and for all years to come, we’d like to use this day to listen, learn, and celebrate African American’s contributions to our country’s culture and to our Chorus as we strive to create a better future for ALL.

06/16/2023

Flashback Friday! Here's video of "Light of a Clear Blue Morning" from our recent DOLLY concert. Soloists: Gia-Ninh Chuang, Keygan Miller, and Drew Thatcher.

The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC performs "Light of a Clear Blue Morning" at their 2023 DOLLY concert. Music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. Arrangement by...

06/15/2023

Here's a sample of our Seasons of Love ensemble performing at the Various Voices festival in Bologna, Italy