Go west this spring as the award-winning San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus premieres its highly anticipated new show California Dreamin’ at the historic Balboa Theatre April 23 and 24.
Created by Artistic Director RC Haus, this fun-in-the-sun show features songs with a decidedly Californian flair. There will be Disneyland princesses gloriously proclaiming love, a medley of earthquake proportions featuring Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” and a battle of the California girls/gurls between Katy Perry and the Beach Boys.
“This isn’t just a concert—it’s a SHOW!” proclaimed Haus. “So hold onto your surfboards and put sunscreen on the kids because we’re getting ready to have a lot of fun with some really fantastic music.”
SDGMC’s 160 singing Californians will serve as musical tour guides from the north with “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” down to Los Angeles for a stay at the “Hotel California.” The show even travels south of the border to explore some Latin rhythms including a special guest appearance by the San Diego Women’s Chorus.
The popular Mood Swings ensemble returns with their hilarious take on California’s favorite TV families from the Clampetts in Beverly Hills to the Bradys of the LA burbs to the cozy three-some Jack, Chrissy and Janet in Santa Monica. There may even be some Baywatch hunks in slow mo!
“You never know what to expect at one of our shows – except that you’ll always have a wonderful time,” said Bob Lehman, SDGMC executive director. “And that’s because our singers will be having a wonderful time as well.”
California Dreamin’ tickets are now available at sdgmc.org or by calling the Balboa Theatre at 619-570-1100. Tickets start at $28 and range to $70 for preferred seating. For an additional $35, ticket buyers may enjoy early entry to attend the one-hour earlier Director’s Prelude and hear first-hand from Artistic Director Haus about the upcoming show. Guests will also receive complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a beverage.
A $4 discount is available for seniors, students, active-duty military and groups of 10 or more. Customers may save ticket fees by purchasing in person at San Diego Theatres Ticketing Services at Third Avenue and B Street across the plaza from the Civic Theatre weekdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Balboa Theatre is located at 868 Fourth Avenue adjacent to the Horton Plaza shopping center in downtown San Diego. Prepaid parking for $10 is available when purchasing tickets or in the theatre lobby.
