It was a hot July evening in 1979. A small group of men opened their doors - waiting and wondering if anybody would show up. To their great surprise, 99 men appeared and a chorus was born.
To create musical experiences that strengthen our role as a leader among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and performing arts organizations, and expose new communities to our message of equality.
For over 40 years, the Chorus has built an international reputation for musical excellence while remaining deeply rooted in service to the Los Angeles community.
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA) presents AND THE BEAT GOES ON Celebrating American Classics from R&B, Motown, gospel, and musical theater with guest soprano Nicole Heaston, at the historic Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills for two concerts only on March 21 and 22, 2026 Tickets are now on sale at www.GMCLA.org ! Read the Full Press Release on Broadway World here. LOS ANGELES, CA (January 12, 2026) – The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA) is thrilled to presen
Everyone is talking about our upcoming Holiday Concert, HOLIDAY LEGENDS! Get Tickets now at gmcla.org/holiday Take a look at some of the press our show has gotten: Broadway World - Salina EsTitties joins GMCLA Holiday Show Los Angeles Times - Essential Arts for December 13 & 14, 2025 Los Angeles Blade - Salina EsTitties and GMCLA are primed and ready for this weekend’s ‘Holiday Legends’ KTLA Weekend Mornings - GMCLA members caroling for their tree lighting Spectrum News 1
GMCLA's upcoming "Season of Celebration" for our 2025-2026 concerts was featured in Performances Magazine, the official theater program for Southern California's most prestigious performing arts venues. Check out the feature below:
Nov 17, 2025
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Enjoy videos of past performances from the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles!
