As you may or may not know, my husband, Matt Conner is always busy working on several projects at once. Since the completion of
Nevermore in 2006, he has continued to write and create more projects, from
Crossing, that just had it's first workshop at Signature a few weeks ago, to a children's book that he is still developing, and premiering this week at the Lisner Auditorium, The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington will perform a work that he wrote for them, A (
Gay) Christmas Carol(
s). He is very proud of the work that he has done on this mini musical adaptation of the classic tale, and I am equally as proud of him.
The show is hysterical, and takes a loving swipe at many a gay icon.
Matt wrote the book, music, and lyrics on this piece. I am always astounded at the levels and depth of his creativity, and he never fails to surprise me with his amazing talent.
One of the funniest things about this are the incarnations of the three ghosts. Think about it for a minute. Look at the title. Why is there an (s) at the end? Use your imagination, people. I think that it is absolutely hysterical! Especially the surprise of the last ghost.
For those with children, beyond the fact that there are gay people in relationships portrayed on the stage (which you can see any night on basic cable), this is not a lewd or non family evening at all. Just a bit of camp, with a huge heart behind it, and some very sensitive and endearing moments thrown in for good measure.
To purchase tickets, visit
www.gmcw.org.
And have your self a "Mary" little Christmas now.
;)
luv,
SGS
