It’s Time To “Ho” It Up With The Seatte Men’s Chorus

November 30, 2024• byMichael Strangeways

Thanksgiving is DONE and Black Friday was successfully survived so that means it’s the Holiday Season and time for Holiday themed shows and events and concerts and everyone’s favorite local gay male chorus is ready to ho it up with you for Xmas 2024. Ho Ho Ho: Seattle Men’s Chorus Holiday Show kicks off on Sunday, December 1st with the first concert at Benaroya Hall in downtown Seattle at 2pm. They’ll return to Benaroya for shows on Saturday, December 7th then Tuesday, December 10th and then wrapping up their Seattle run with TWO big shows on Saturday, December 21st with a shortened kid friendly show at 11am then a regular show at 2pm.

And, like most holiday seasons, the SMC will do some traveling for the holidays with a trip down south to Tacoma’s gorgeous Pantages Theatre on Friday, December 6th then a trip up north to Everett’s “I’m sure it’s lovely but I’ve never actually been there” Civic Auditorium on Sunday, December 8th. You can grab tickets and more information at https://www.seattlechoruses.org/2024/09/16/ho-ho-ho/

More intel down below as well!

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year with Ho Ho Ho: Seattle Men’s Chorus Holiday Show

The Holiday tradition returns with an all-new show, December 1-21

SEATTLE – Don your festive apparel and celebrate the seasonwith the Seattle Men’s Chorus at the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved holiday tradition.With performances running December 1-21, Ho Ho Ho: Seattle Men’s Chorus Holiday Show will be serving up a jolly collection of seasonal classics, Christmas comedy and a dizzying array of dancing Santas.

The fun-filled concert — with performances in Seattle, Tacoma and Everett — features songs including “Pink Christmas,” “Joy to the World,” “Santa’s My Boyfriend” and a new holiday version of “Holding Out for a Hero.

”As always, there’s no shortage of opportunities for audience participation at a Seattle Men’s Chorus holiday show. Audiences this year are invited to participate in the gayest sing-along ever with a medley including “Must Be Santa.”

“Some recipes work every time. Just mix the Men’s Chorus with the holidays, and you’ll get a huge heap of happiness,” said Seattle Men’s Chorus Artistic Director Paul Caldwell. “We have the most classic Gloria in town, but these days our dancers are lit, and our spice is a little…extra. The heat sneaks up on you and all the sudden you realize Seattle Men’s Chorus is the hottest ticket in town.”

This year’s performances include an abbreviated show specifically for children to join in the delight of Ho Ho Ho. Shortened to one hour for little ones’ attention spans, this special performance will feature costumed performances, dance numbers as well as an extended sing-along with general admission seating.

“Our holiday concert is a celebration of joy, inclusivity, and the vibrant spirit of the season which breaks down stereotypes and binds us together in powerful ways,” said Seattle Men’s Chorus Executive Director Craig Coogan. “It’s the most fun you’ll have this holiday.”

Tickets are $39 to $99 (with special pricing for the abbreviated Kids’ Show) and available through the Seattle Men’s Chorus website at SeattleMensChorus.org.

Ho Ho Ho: Seattle Men’s Chorus Holiday Show Concerts:

Benaroya Hall, Seattle: Sunday, Dec. 1 at 2 p.m.*

Pantages Theater, Tacoma: Friday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Civic Auditorium, Everett: Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m.

Benaroya Hall, Seattle: Saturday, Dec. 7 at 1 p.m.

Benaroya Hall, Seattle: Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Benaroya Hall, Seattle: Saturday, Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. – SPECIAL KIDS’ SHOW**

Benaroya Hall, Seattle: Saturday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m.*

* This performance offers certified ASL interpretation.

**Please note that children under the age of 5 are not permitted to attend events at Benaroya Hall, except for this year’s children’s show on Dec. 21 at 11 a.m.

About the Author: Michael Strangeways

As the Editorial Director/Co-Owner, Michael Strangeways writes, edits and does about a million other jobs for Seattle Gay Scene, Puget Sound's most visited LGBTQ news, arts and entertainment website now celebrating its 14th year as a media outlet. A semi-proud Midwesterner by birth, he's lived in Seattle since 2000. He's also a film producer who would like you to check out the Jinkx Monsoon documentary, "Drag Becomes Him" now available on Amazon.com. In his spare time, he gets slightly obsessive about his love for old movies, challenging theater, "otters", vodka, chocolate, "I,Claudius", Lizzie Borden, real books made out of paper, disaster films, show tunes, Weimar era Germany, flea markets, pop surrealistic art, the sex lives of Hollywood actors both living and dead, kitties, chicken fried steak, haute couture and David Bowie. But, not necessarily in that order.