Colorful Flyer for SFGMC's Disney Pride in Concert

Disney Pride in Concert 2023

DAVIES SYMPHONY HALL
Thursday, March 16 and Friday, March 17, 2023

Get ready for hit songs from The Lion King, Aladdin, Peter Pan, Cinderella, Beauty & the Beast, Mulan, Hercules, Coco, and so many more in our extraordinary spring production, Disney PRIDE in Concert. Disney has been dazzling audiences for 100 years—and the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus is proud to celebrate our 45th anniversary with some of the most-loved music.

Music of such high quality is the hallmark of Disney Pride in Concert! We'll perform Disney's iconic songs alongside a 30-piece orchestra, celebrating themes including love, LGBTQ+ pride, and family ties. As well as showcasing Disney's globally acclaimed musical legacy, this program will also serve as a vehicle for our chorus members to share their personal journeys, and how this music has shaped their lives.

Both performances will feature ASL interpretation placed “house right/stage left.”

You don’t have to be a Disney fan to find something to love. No matter your age, background, or sexual orientation, the selection of songs will touch your heart.

Disney concerts offer a new world of wonder and possibility for those who have felt unworthy, struggled with self-acceptance, or wondered about their purpose in life. The magic of these events cannot be overstated.

Disney Pride IN CONCERT PHOTO GALLERY

Photos from the Thursday, March 16th performance at Davies Symphony Hall. Photos by Stefan Cohen.

Disney Concert Group Ticket Sales

For over a century, Disney stories have transcended generations and cultural barriers. In this way, Disney PRIDE in Concert presents a unique opportunity to strengthen your existing bonds with your family and friends and forge new ones with other individuals from your community.

Tickets are selling fast, so we recommend buying your tickets in bulk to ensure your entire family can attend the concert together. Taking advantage of our group sales will give you a chance to show off your Disney pride! Our patron services department can provide more information on group ticket purchases at: [email protected].

Davies Symphony Hall

Returning to Davies Symphony Hall, this two-act spectacular—featuring the 250-member of the chorus and a 30-piece orchestra—combines over 40 classic and contemporary Disney songs with unique storylines that come directly from SFGMC chorus members.

It is with great pleasure that the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus returns to the Davies Symphony Hall for our Disney PRIDE in Concert. The Davies Symphony Hall was built in 1980 by Italian-American architect Pietro Belluschi in tribute to Louise Davies, a significant donor, who passed away on June 22, 1998.

The magnificent concert hall can accommodate over 2,700 people. A superb acoustic design also ensures that the Davies Symphony Hall provides a wonderful experience for every section, whether it is the Orchestra or the Loge, Tiers, or Terrace. However, we recommend you purchase your tickets as soon as possible to ensure you get the best seats and can enjoy the concert with your friends and family. Dress codes are generally loose, and visitors often wear relaxed and fun attire.

Detailed directions and parking information are available on the Davies Symphony's website.

DAVIES SYMPHONY HALL
Thursday, March 16 and Friday, March 17, 2023

DISNEY PRIDE in concert SNEAK PEEK: PART OF YOUR WORLD

Click the play button and then enjoy our sneak peek of soloist Mike Devlin performing "Part of Your World" along with over 200 singing members. Remember when you first heard this classic song? As you listen, imagine a full 30-piece orchestra filling Davies Symphony Hall. Get your tickets today!

SFGMC Singing Members Stories

Nicolas Perez - Principal Accompanist & Music Supervisor

Kasey Dunton - (member since 2016) - Upper Tenor 1

Paul Saccone (member since 2003) - upper Bass. Section leader, ensemble director. Has visited 7 Disney theme parks.

Rob Mitchell - (member since 1992) - Upper Bass 1

Michael Kyle - (member since 2014) - Lower Bass 1

Jim Nickerson - (member since 2001) - upper bass. Retreat Team Member. Has visited 5 Disney theme parks.

Don Howerton - (member since 2022) - Upper Tenor 1

Randy Laroche - (member since 2010) - Upper Tenor 2

David Kay - (member since 2019) - Upper Bass

Raymond Mark Gonzales - (member since 2014) - Lower Tenor 1

Elliot Simon - (member since 2014) - Lower Bass 1

Jonathan Jones - (member since 2014) - Lower Bass 1

Nathaniel Cleveland - (member since 2019) - Lower Tenor 1

Joseph Shapiro - (member since 2018) - Upper Tenor 2

Lucas Poliak - (member since 2022) - Upper Tenor 2

Manny Apolonio - (member since 2019) - Upper Tenor 2

Steve Garber- (member since 2002) - Upper Tenor 2

Tauheed Zaman - (member since 2016) - Lower Tenor 2

Nick Slater - (member since 2022) - Upper Baritone

Eric Chau - (member since 2014) - Lower Baritone

Jess Williams Gamboa - (member since 2016) - Lower Tenor 2

Glenn Desandre - (member since 2013) - Upper Baritone

SFGMC goes to THE SF Zoo

On February 1st, we channeled our best Lion King vibes at the SF Zoo. Members of SFGMC visited the giraffes to spread the word about Disney Pride In Concert! While our new friends here might be a little too tall to fit inside Davies Symphony Hall, we invite YOU to join us on March 16th and 17th for what we guarantee will be a magical night filled with iconic music celebrating 100 years of Disney!