Tickets for "AND THE BEAT GOES ON" ON SALE NOW! - GMCLA March 2026 Concerts

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 present its Spring 2026 concert, AND THE BEAT GOES ON, joined by acclaimed soprano Nicole Heaston as special guest artist. A frequent performer with Los Angeles Opera, Heaston brings her extraordinary voice and artistry to the celebration of R&B, Motown, and gospel. Under the direction of Music Director & Conductor Ernest H. Harrison, the 200-member Chorus will return to the historic Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills (8440 Wilshire Boulevard) to perform on March 21 and 22, 2026. Tickets are available here.

From gospel, R&B, Motown, and Broadway, GMCLA brings the beat, rhythm, and heart and soul of some of the best music ever written. Featuring the greatest hits from the icons like Stevie Wonder, the Temptations, Gladys Knight, to the musicals that really groove like Dreamgirls and The Wiz. Stunning gospel works will showcase the power GMCLA’s 200 voices, making this a one-of-a-kind musical event.

“We will perform songs across a continuum of the most authentically American music written and performed, and the Chorus is eager to show what it can do with many genres,” shared Executive Director & Producer Lou Spisto. “I’m thrilled that the extraordinary Nicole Heaston is joining us for these concerts, and grateful that LA Opera has allowed Ms. Heaston to perform while she’s in rehearsal for their next production.”

Nicole Heaston is a regular presence at leading opera houses worldwide, including the Metropolitan Opera, Los Angeles Opera, San Francisco Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Washington National Opera, Glyndebourne Festival, Royal Danish Opera, Staatsoper Hamburg, Den Norske Opera, and Theater Basel.

Upcoming GMCLA Season 47 Schedule

DECLARATIONS OF INDEPENDENCE | June 27 & 28, 2026

All concerts will be performed at the historic Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. GMCLA Season 47 three-concert subscription packages are available at GMCLA.org. Concert tickets for DECLARATIONS OF INDEPENDENCE will go on sale at a later date.

Bios and photos can be found here.

GAY MEN’S CHORUS OF LOS ANGELES, under the leadership of Executive Director & Producer Lou Spisto and Music Director & Conductor Ernest H. Harrison, is in its 47^th year of music and service. GMCLA continues to garner acclaim for artistic excellence while remaining deeply rooted in service to the Los Angeles community and beyond by promoting civil rights, tolerance, and acceptance through music. Founded in 1979 during the emergence of the gay rights movement, GMCLA has raised its collective voice in the movement toward equality, social justice, the AIDS crisis, the fight for marriage equality, and all those seeking to find their own voice. Critics have proclaimed the Chorus “inspired” and “expressive, innovative, and utterly moving,” and have hailed GMCLA for presenting “meaningful entertainment.” GMCLA’s free community concert program has provided access to concerts to thousands each year, and its innovative Alive Music Project has served over 100,000 high school students to date. GMCLA is delighted to return to Los Angeles’ historic Saban Theatre where our most recent season’s SugarPlum Fairies, Rhinestone Cowboys, and Dancing Queens were tremendously well received. The Chorus has performed at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, Royce Hall, and the Alex Theatre, in addition to appearing at New York’s iconic Carnegie Hall, as well as touring throughout Europe, Russia, and South America. With these tours, as well as extensive presence on YouTube and social media, the Chorus has developed followers across the globe. To that end, in August 2026 GMCLA will embark on a European Tour. The Chorus is honored to be one of five ensembles invited to perform at events throughout World Pride Amsterdam, including a concert at the historic Concertgebouw. Following this exciting week, GMCLA will travel to the United Kingdom for several performances at the Actors Church in London’s Covent Garden.