Disney Concerts has partnered with the Boston Gay Men's Chorus to debut their first LGBTQ-specific concert package, Disney PRIDE in Concert.
(Disney)
What’s Happening:
- The Boston Gay Men's Chorus just announced a collaboration with Disney Concerts for a new experience called Disney PRIDE in Concert.
- Music selected for the concert includes songs from Mary Poppins, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Coco, Zootopia, Wreck-It Ralph, and Disney Parks.
- Visual elements will be incorporated into the performance, which includes the 250-member choral group and a 20-piece orchestra.
- Chad Weirick has arranged the music and the show’s book was written by Bill Casey and Tom Choinski, which includes song introductions that explain how they relate to the LGBTQ+ experience.
- The production is scheduled for June 25-26, 2022 at Boston Symphony Hall. Tickets will go on sale in early 2022.
- After its Boston debut, Disney PRIDE in Concert will be made available as a licensed production through Disney Concerts.
- Can’t wait for the show? Check out Boston Gay Men's Chorus’s virtual Pride 2021 concert on YouTube.
What They’re Saying:
- Reuben M. Reynolds, III, BGMC's Music Director: "Disney movies and musicals have long resonated deeply in the LGBTQ community because they often mirror our experiences in a society that hasn't always welcomed us. Characters are often struggling to fit in and to accept themselves, they long for a love that feels unattainable, they've lost their family of origin and had to create a new one, yet they persevere and find joy in life. They express their alienation, desire, and determination in beautiful songs that have given solace and empowerment to generations of LGBTQ people. Naturally, we're overjoyed at the chance to make the thematic connections between the Disney canon and the LGBTQ experience explicit by infusing the music with the stories of our lives."
- Craig Coogan, Executive Director of the Boston Gay Men's Chorus: "Disney PRIDE in Concert will likely be the first in-person performance of the Boston Gay Men's Chorus in two years. We think it's the perfect way to come out of the pandemic to thank our singers, patrons and fans who have been so patient and supportive during the hiatus. We are grateful to partner with Disney and share their commitment to showcasing the voices and stories of diverse communities, a value that is so close to our hearts, we're coming back in a spectacular way. We can't wait to perform this concert for audiences and have the show become part of the songbook for choruses around the world."