Sarah Toce
Experience holiday magic, the great American songbook, and a Dolly Parton Tribute
Seattle Men’s Chorus (SMC) and Seattle Women’s Chorus (SWC) return to the stage for the 2024-2025 season with three brand-new concerts which will treat audiences to holiday magic, the great American songbook, and a tribute to Dolly Parton.
The new season includes concerts at a variety of Seattle venues, as well as select performances for audiences throughout the Pacific Northwest in Tacoma, Everett and Bellingham. Also, back by popular demand is a special holiday kids’ show perfect for short attention spans, plus the choruses will again offer streaming passes for select live performances, which will allow for viewing throughout the week following the performance.
“We bring joy to our audiences, and this season we bring it in abundance! This year’s Seattle Men’s Chorus Holiday Show has everything that Seattle audiences know and love about this tradition,” said Paul Caldwell, artistic director for Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus. “This season the Seattle Women’s Chorus will be singing some of the most iconic music from the great American songbook, and our season ends with the Seattle Men’s Chorus singing a salute to the amazing artist and activist, Dolly Parton.”
“Fans new and old will be glad to join us this year,” said Craig Coogan, executive director of the Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus. “The choruses are known for performing music that makes a difference which will leave you entertained, inspired and full of joy.”
Ho Ho Ho!
Seattle Men’s Chorus Holiday Show
SMC serves up everyone’s favorite holiday tradition: seasonal classics, Christmas comedy, a dizzying array of dancing Santas, and the gayest sing-along ever. Songs include “Pink Christmas,” “Joy to the World,” and a new holiday version of “Holding Out for a Hero.”
Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 2 p.m. Benaroya Hall, Seattle*
Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 7:30 p.m. Pantages Theater, Tacoma
Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 1 p.m. Benaroya Hall, Seattle
Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 2 p.m. Everett Civic Auditorium, Everett
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 7:30 p.m. Benaroya Hall, Seattle
Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024 11 a.m. Kids’ Show at Benaroya Hall, Seattle
Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024 2 p.m. Benaroya Hall, Seattle**
Tickets available now at SeattleMensChorus.org.
Fly Me to the Moon
The Seattle Women’s Chorus sings The Great American Songbook
SWC performs 22 popular songs and jazz standards – from the early 20th century – all written or made famous by women. Video storytelling illuminates the performances including “Get Happy,” “My Funny Valentine,” and “What a Wonderful World.”
Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 1 p.m. Benaroya Recital Hall, Seattle
Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 5 p.m. Benaroya Recital Hall, Seattle**
Tickets available now at SeattleWomensChorus.org.
Dolly
A Seattle Men’s Chorus Salute to Dolly Parton
SMC honors the iconic singer, songwriter and enduring LGBTQ+ ally with a brand-new show built entirely on music Dolly Parton created and performed including new arrangements of “Honky Tonk Angels,” “Jolene,” “Islands in the Stream,” and a mashup of hits from “Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.”
Sunday, April 6, 2025 2 p.m. The 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle**
Sunday, April 13, 2025 3 p.m. Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham
Saturday, May 3, 2025 2 p.m. Pantages Theater, Tacoma
Sunday, May 18, 2025 2 p.m. Civic Auditorium, Everett
Tickets available now at SeattleMensChorus.org.
*This performance offers certified ASL interpretation.
**Live Streaming Pass available for purchase for this performance (or for viewing during the week following the performance).
