Celebrate the Power of Love
LGBTQ+ people are among the most vulnerable of all refugee groups. In the original oratorio, Love Beyond Borders, Seattle Men’s Chorus celebrates the power of love. Compelling video interviews are woven throughout this extraordinary, one-of-a-kind concert. Hear the inspirational songs and stories of refugees escaping persecution in this must-see performance, February 18, 2024.
TICKET ALERT:
Thanks to a generous donor, in-person ticket prices at all levels have been reduced by $20 each. Ticket prices will now range from $19 to $79, before ticketing and venue fees. Our ticketing site reflects the updated pricing.
SPECIAL DISCOUNTS:
The Choruses are proud to participate in TeenTix, which allows teenagers (13-19 years old) to purchase $5 day-of-show tickets. Fees are waived in partnership with this program.
College Student Rush Discount: Bring your student i.d. and see the concert for $11 day-of-show, inclusive of fees.
Access For All: It is a part of our mission to make the arts accessible to all, thus we offer sliding scale pricing for those who cannot otherwise attend our performances.
Times and Dates
Sunday, February 18, 2024
2:00pm | Livestream | On Demand
Venue
Media Coverage
SCM Medical Missions, “SCM Board Member to be Honored at Benaroya Hall for LGBTQ Refugee Rescue Work,” January 24, 2024
96.5 JACK-FM, “The Seattle Men’s and Women’s Choruses Are Set for Big Shows in February,” January 30, 2024
Seattle Gay Scene, “Short Month But Tons Of New Theater Openings In Seattle
Area,” February 4, 2024
Broadway World, “Seattle Men’s Chorus Supports LGBTQ+ Refugees With
Love Beyond Borders Concert,” February 5, 2024
Broadway World, “Seattle Men’s Chorus Will Feature Reduced Ticket Prices
For LOVE BEYOND BORDERS Concert,” February 8, 2024
KING-TV, “New Day Northwest,” February 12, 2024
The Seattle Times, “Seattle Men’s Chorus celebrates the courage of LGBTQ+ refugees,” February 14, 2024
Yamika Herald-Republic, “Seattle Men’s Chorus celebrates the courage of LGBTQ+
refugees,” February 14, 2024
The Seattle Times, “15 things to do in the Seattle area this weekend,” February 15, 2024
Yamkia Herald-Republic, “15 things to do in the Seattle area this weekend,” February 15, 2024
Fox 13, “‘Love Beyond Borders’ inspired by the stories of LGBTQ+ refugees,” February 16, 2024
Fox 13, “Seattle Men’s Chorus performs ‘Love Beyond Borders’ on Feb. 18,” February 16, 2024
Big Country News Connection, “Seattle Men’s Chorus performs ‘Love Beyond Borders’ on Feb. 18,” February 16, 2024
Auburn Citizen, “Seattle Men’s Chorus performs ‘Love Beyond Borders’ on
Feb. 18,” February 16, 2024
Ever Out Seattle, “Seattle Men’s Chorus: Love Beyond Borders at Benaroya Hall S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium in Seattle, WA,” February 18, 2024
Program
Repertoire
Sogno di Volare (Dream of Flight) from Civilization VI
Lyrics from the writings of Leonardi da Vinci.
Music by Christopher Tin.
Video
God Help the Outcasts
Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.
Music by Alan Menken.
Arranged by Chad Weirick.
Video
Refugee
Lyrics and music by Moira Smiley.
Performed by The Pitch Crew
Video
FINALLY FREE TO LOVE
A Song Cycle created for Seattle Men’s Chorus
The Call
Lyrics by Paul Caldwell.
Music by Lyn Rye.
Mark Miller, soloist
Nik Hagen, narrator
Speak to Us of Clothes
Lyrics from The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran.
Music by Michael Bussewitz-Quarm.
The Wedding Day
Lyrics by Paul Caldwell.
Music by Paul Caldwell and Sean Ivory.
Carter Kight and Luke Preston-Toogood, soloists
Love You in the Light
Lyrics and music by Bonnie McKee.
Arranged by Eric Knechtges.
Nik Hagen, soloist
Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor
Lyrics by Emma Lazarus.
Music by Irving Berlin.
Arranged by Chad Weirick.
Rise Up
Lyrics by Jennifer Decilveo.
Music by Cassandra Batie.
Arranged by Rob Dietz.
Performed by The Pitch Crew
René Salinas, Mickey Preston-Toogood,
and Luke Preston-Toogood, soloists
Video
From a Distance
Lyrics and music by Julie Gold.
Arranged by Chad Weirick.
Jeff Hu, soloist
Go West
Words and music by Jacques Morali, Henri Belolo, and Victor Willis.
Arranged by Steve Milloy.
