Sponsored by
SONDHEIM Simply
Performed by Tropical Wave, the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida’s vocal ensemble.
Sponsored in part by
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort and United Church of Christ Fort Lauderdale
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 7pm United Church of Christ, Fort Lauderdale
Anthony Cabrera, Conductor Darren Matias, Accompanist
THE ENSEMBLE
Tenor 1:
Mark Blackburn
Joanna GrandelEverett
Ginny McCulloh
Jonathan Sanz
Tenor 2:
David Gray
Michael Halpner
Clive Ray
Kevin Smith
Johann Torres
Baritone: Aaron Bell
Gaston Betoled
Nate Bisco
Paul Guariglia*
Charles Robinson
Bass:
John Chaffin*
Felix Fidelibus
Mark Gracy
John Lewis
Rob Young
*Member of Tropical Wave not performing in this concert
THANK YOU
Seminole Hard Rock: Erick Eldridge, Director of Special Events; United Church of Christ, Fort Lauderdale: Reverend Aaron Lauer and Louis Licitra, Office Administrator; Sunshine Cathedral: Bishop Durrell Watkins, Bishop Robert Griffin, and Kurt Litzenberger, Facilities Manager.
Note: Audio, video recording, and flash photography are prohibited during the performance.
PROGRAM
Music, lyrics, and arrangements by Stephen Sondheim
COMPANY
Company Arr. by Ben Riggs
The Ladies Who Lunch
Another Hundred People
Being Alive
SWEENEY TODD
Johanna Arranged by Mac Huff
MOVIES & TELEVSION
What Can You Lose? from Dick Tracy
Sooner or Later from Dick Tracy
I Never Do Anything Twice from The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
I Remember from Evening Primrose
Moments in the Woods
No One is Alone
INTO THE WOODS
Arranged by Scott Henderson
IN WORDS ALONE
Everything’s Coming Up Roses from Gypsy
Music by Jule Styne, Arr. by Philip Kern
Somewhere from West Side Story
Music by Leonard Bernstein
Losing My Mind from Follies
LOVE & MARRIAGE
Could I Leave You? from Follies
Marry Me A Little from Company & Marry Me a Little
FINAL THOUGHTS
Send in the Clowns from A Little Night Music Arr. by Michael Martin
Michael Halpner
Jonathan Sanz
Mark Blackburn
Charles Robinson
Johann Torres
Aaron Bell
Kevin Smith and David Gray
Anthony Cabrera
Rob Young
Ginny McCulloh
John Lewis
Joanna Grandel-Everett
Michael Halpner
Everybody Says Don’t from Anyone Can Whistle Arr. by Mark Hayes
Sunday from Sunday in the Park with George Arr. by Mac Huff
TROPICAL WAVE
Tropical Wave is led by GMCSF’s Assistant Conductor, Anthony Cabrera. The 20+-member vocal ensemble is designed for special performances at community events and occasions when a venue has limited space for the entire chorus. They are also frequently showcased in main-stage concerts.
ABOUT GMCSF
The Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida (GMCSF) brings live music and entertainment to the community through large-scale, main-stage concerts in high-profile venues, community-based engagements, and volunteer projects. More than 35,000 people are inspired and moved each year by the Chorus's music, community outreach, and mission, making GMCSF a significant LGBTQ+ nonprofit arts organization and cultural asset in the heart of South Florida. With more than 180 singing members, GMCSF is the most prominent gay men's chorus in the southeastern United States and one of the country's top 10 largest nonprofit LGBTQ+ choruses.
Our mission is to sing so that LGBTQ+ people can live their truth through quality music experiences that inspire audiences, open minds, change hearts, and affirm our common humanity. Our vision is a diverse world united. Visit us at gmcsf.org for more information.
LEADERSHIP
Artistic Director: Gabe Salazar
Assistant Conductor: Anthony Cabrera
Production Director: James Smith
Board Chair: Fred Boykin
Chorus President: Jonathan Sanz
Executive Director: Mark Kent
Director of Marketing & Sponsorship: Edward Otto Zielke
Development Manager: Fidel Garcia
Office Manager and Bookkeeper: Doug Leib
Tropical Wave Administrator: Ginny McCulloh
For more information, visit gmcsf.org.