"Harvey Milk 2013": June 26-18, 2013; Nourse Theatre, San Francisco, 8 p.m.
SFGMC's 35th anniversary concert features the world premiere of "I Am Harvey Milk by Tony-nominated Andrew Lippa ("The Addams Family," "Big Fish," "The Wild Party," "The Little Princess"). The 12-momvement oratorio provides the audience with important glimpses of who Harvey was and the legacy that still inspires young and old, globally. The piece opens with 9-year-old Harvey listening to the Metropolitan Opera on the...
"Harvey Milk 2013": June 26-18, 2013; Nourse Theatre, San Francisco, 8 p.m.
SFGMC's 35th anniversary concert features the world premiere of "I Am Harvey Milk by Tony-nominated Andrew Lippa ("The Addams Family," "Big Fish," "The Wild Party," "The Little Princess"). The 12-momvement oratorio provides the audience with important glimpses of who Harvey was and the legacy that still inspires young and old, globally. The piece opens with 9-year-old Harvey listening to the Metropolitan Opera on the radio and dreaming at that moment where his life will take him. During the oratorio, the young Harvey, an adult Harvey, Harvey's mother, and others in his life will sing with the Chorus to portray this man, his San Francisco, and his powerful messages to the world around and beyond him. The work features 3 professional, Broadway actors; a 27-piece orchestra; videography; and, of course, the 300-voices of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus.
The evening will open with "I Am the Legacy" comprised of works selected from a global, Internet call for submissions by artists who have been inspired by Harvey's legacy. The selection of works will include a dance duo; an original video based on Harvey's words, visual art; an amazing piece written and sung by an 18-year old gay composer; and original choral numbers by an SFGMC member; a professor from Berklee School of Music; and a renowned, gay songwriter/actor/musician. This portion will end with the words of Harvey Milk in an SFGMC commissioned piece entitled "Give 'em Hope."
Tickets are available from www.sfgmc.org/events/harveymilk2013/ or by calling City Box Office at (415) 392-4400.