SMC is back for a TREEmendous Holiday.
It’s time to ho ho ho with Seattle Men’s Chorus. Seattle’s most joyful holiday tradition is a fun-filled celebration of seasonal favorites along with the Pacific Northwest’s gayest sing-a-long.
While all performances are family friendly, this year’s lineup includes an abbreviated show specifically for children to join in the delight of A TREEmendous Holiday. The one-hour show accommodates those with shorter attention spans, complete with extra dancing to get the wiggles out and an extended sing-along with general admission seating. Perfect for all ages!
Times, Dates and Locations
- Friday, December 1, 2023 | 7:30pm | Pantages Theater, Tacoma
- Sunday, December 3, 2023 | 2:00pm | Everett Civic Auditorium, Everett
- Saturday, December 9, 2023 | 2:00pm | Benaroya Hall, Seattle
- Saturday, December 16, 2023 | 2:00pm | Benaroya Hall, Seattle
- Thursday, December 21, 2023 | 7:30pm (ASL Interpreted) | Benaroya Hall, Seattle
- Friday, December 22, 2023 | 7:30pm | Benaroya Hall, Seattle
- Saturday, December 23, 2023 | 2:00pm (Kids Show) | Benaroya Hall, Seattle
- Saturday, December 23, 2023 | 7:30pm (Livestream) | Benaroya Hall, Seattle
- The livestream ticket allows you to replay and/or watch on demand through 11:59 pm on 12/31 from the comfort of anywhere.
Venues
- Pantages Theater, Tacoma
- Everett Civic Auditorium, Everett
- Benaroya Hall, Seattle
- Please note that children under age 5 are not permitted to attend events at Benaroya Hall, with the exception of this year’s kids show on Dec. 23 at 2 p.m.
Media Coverage
My City Scene, “Seattle Men’s Chorus, A TREEmendous Holiday Concert,” October 18, 2023
The Suburban Times, “Seattle Men’s Chorus’ A TREEmendous Holiday Concert to play Pantages Dec. 1,” October 26, 2023
Seattle’s Child, “2023 holiday season events,” November 3, 2023
Broadway World, “Seattle Men’s Chorus to Present A TREEMENDOUS HOLIDAY Concerts This December,” November 6, 2023
Seattle’s Child, “2023 holiday family events,” November 6, 2023
Parent Map, “2023 Big Gift Giveaway,” November 9, 2023
Seattle Times, “Seattle-area classical music recommendations for holiday season 2023,” November 14, 2023
Yakima Herald-Republic, “Seattle-area classical music recommendations for holiday season 2023,” November 14, 2023
PRIDE Journeys, “Seattle Welcomes an Array of Holiday Festivities,” November 14, 2023
Tacoma Weekly, “Historic Theater District welcomes the holiday season,” November 17, 2023
Seattle Times, “Where to see holiday lights, concerts and more in Seattle in 2023,” November 17, 2023
Yakima Herald-Republic, “Where to see holiday lights, concerts and more in Seattle in 2023,” November 17, 2023
Fort Lewis Rang, “Holiday events near JBLM,” November 21, 2023
EverOut, “Your Guide to 2023 Holiday Events in Seattle,” November 22, 2023
The Suburban Times, “Kick off the Holiday Season with A TREEmendous Holiday Concert – The Suburban Times,” November 27, 2023
Fox KCPQ-TV, “KCPQ-TV (Seattle, WA) – Good Day Seattle at 5am,” November 27, 2023
EverOut, “The Best Things To Do in Seattle This Month: December 2023,” November 28, 2023
SEAtoday, “Winter events happening in and around Seattle,” November 29, 2023
South Sound Magazine, “This Week in A&E: A Christmas Carol, A TREEmendous Holiday, and Sleeping Beauty,” November 30, 2023
My Everett News, “Seattle Men’s Chorus Brings “A TREEmendous Holiday” To Everett Civic Auditorium This Sunday,” November 30, 2023
Crosscut, “ArtSEA: Seattle is brimming with holiday shows,” November 30, 2023
Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, “Seattle Men’s Chorus hosts holiday show,” December 1, 2023
Seattle Pride, “2023 Queer Events to Get in the Holiday Spirit,” December 1, 2023
Seattle Pride, “Seattle Men’s Chorus: A TREEmendous Holiday,” December 1, 2023
memeteria.com, “A Treemendous Holiday By Thomas May,” December 1, 2023
EverOut Seattle, “The Top 47 Events in Seattle This Week: Dec 4-10, 2023,” December 4, 2023
Green Reporter, “The Top 47 Events in Seattle This Week: Dec 4-10, 2023,” December 4, 2023
Seattle Refined, “What’s Up This Weekend: Your PNW Events Guide Dec. 8-10,” December 7, 2023
KOMO-TV, “KOMO 4 News at 4:00 p.m.,” December 9, 2023
Seattle Gay Scene, “December Theater Gaily Decks the Halls!,” December 9, 2023
EverOut, “The Top 50 Events in Seattle This Week: Dec 11–17, 2023,” December 11, 2023
KING-TV, “Seattle Men’s Chorus previews their ‘A Treemendous Holiday’ – New Day NW,” December 14, 2023
EverOut Seattle, “Seattle Men’s Chorus Presents: A TREEmendous Holiday at Benaroya Hall S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium in Seattle, WA – Multiple dates through December 23 – EverOut Seattle,” December 16, 2023
EverOut Seattle, “The Top 49 Events in Seattle This Week: Dec 18–24, 2023 – EverOut Seattle,” December 18, 2023
Seattle Refined, “Photos | Seattle Men’s Chorus Presents: A TREEmendous Holiday,” December 18, 2023
KCPQ-TV FOX, “KCPQ-TV (Seattle, WA) – Good Day Seattle at 9am,” December 20, 2023
KIRO-TV, “Seattle Men’s Chorus holiday concert,” December 22, 2023
Program
Repertoire
Act 1
Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!
(from Home Alone 2: Lost in New York)
Music by John Williams. Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse.
Arranged by Rob Bradley.
Trim Up the Tree
(from How the Grinch Stole Christmas)
Music and lyrics by Theo Geisel and Albert Hague.
Arranged by Tim Sarsany.
Ding Dong Merrily on High
Traditional music and lyrics.
Arranged by Howard Helvey.
Turkey Lurkey Time
(from Promises, Promises)
Music by Burt Bacharach. Lyrics by Hal David.
Arranged by Patrick Sinozich.
We Three Kings
Traditional music and lyrics.
Arranged by Deke Sharon.
performed by The Pitch Crew
Auld Lang Syne
Traditional music and lyrics.
Arranged by Walter Chase.
performed by The Pitch Crew
Hodie!
Traditional Latin lyrics.
Music by John Leavitt.
O Tannenbaum
Music by Melchior Franck. Lyrics by Joachim August Christian and Ernst Anschuetz.
Arranged by Stephen Caracciolo.
Matt Lockett, soloist
Santa Lost a Ho
(as performed by The Christmas Jug Band)
Music and lyrics by Paul Rogers.
Arranged by Tim Sarsany.
Joel Kimmel-Staebler, soloist
Pat-a-Drummer
Incorporating music and lyrics by Harry Simeone, Henry Onorati, and Katherine Davis.
Arranged by Chris Foss and Gary Ruschman.
When You Believe
(as performed by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey)
Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds.
Arranged by Chad Weirick.
Mark Miller and René Salinas, soloists
Joy
Music and lyrics by Chad Weirick.
Act 2
It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas
Music and lyrics by Meredith Wilson.
Arranged by Mark Hayes.
The Happiest Christmas Tree
(as sung by Nat King Cole)
Music and lyrics by Cathy Lynn.
Accompaniment arranged by Steve Milloy.
Puttin’ on the Holiday Drag
Music and lyrics by Steve Huffines.
Anthony Green, soloist
Elton Johnukah
(a parody from Six13)
Arranged by Mike Boxer.
performed by The Pitch Crew
I Saw Three Ships
Traditional music and lyrics.
Arranged by Kevin Robison.
Here We Come A-Waffling
Written by Rand Ringgenberg and Paul Caldwell.
Featuring Drew McDonald and Aaron Griffith-VanderYacht as Mr. Mondegreen (alternating performances)
Audience Sing-a-long
Holiday Favorites
Arranged by Roger Emerson and Paul Lavender.
Let It Snow, Rudolph, Jingle Bell Rock, Silver Bells, Frosty the Snowman
A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes
Music and lyrics by Mack David, Al Hoffman, and Jerry Livingston.
Arranged by Chad Weirick.
Carol of the Bells
Traditional music and lyrics.
Arranged by Kevin Robison.
Disco Santa
(Santa Claus/N.O.E.L.)
Words and music by Henri Belolo, Peter Whitehead, Rick Brunermer, Ricky Collins, and Tim McLoone.
Arranged by Tim Sarsany.
