Though the 200+ singers, instrumental musicians and dancers will not be performing a new show this year due to pandemic protocols at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall, the technical wizards at Boston Gay Men’s Chorus who’ve been steadily releasing musical videos over the past tough years have created another cheery online alternative: BGMC’s online “Merry & Bright” concert.
This special production features past performances of festive fare from BGMC’s legendary holiday concerts, with commentary and behind-the-scenes context provided by host Reuben M. Reynolds, III, BGMC’s Music Director. Viewers will be treated to unique, fun-filled performances of “The 12 Gays of Christmas,” “Hallelujah Chorus,” “Boogie Woogie Chanukah,” and “Let It Snow,” along with “What If…,” a suite of classic Christmas songs reimagined in the iconic styles of composers Jerry Herman, Stephen Sondheim, polka music maestro Lawrence Welk.
“BGMC’s holiday concert is the highlight of the year for many of our fans and chorus members alike,” said Reynolds. “We’re thrilled to be able once again to share this fun and festive music with audiences across Massachusetts and New England. We’re going to make the holidays merry and bright, alright—and very, very gay.”
Here are the show times (schedule subject to change; double check local listings):
MeTV December 17, 2021 5:30 p.m.
WCVB December 19, 2021 12:00 a.m.
WCVB December 19, 2021 1:00 p.m.
YouTube premiere December 19, 2021 2:00pm
OnDemand, wcvb.com and BGMC Online December 19, 2021
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