CABARET
featuring SINGERS FROM THE SAN FRANCISCO GAY MEN’S CHORUS
MARCH 1, 2025 @ 3:00PM & 8:00PM
The Chan National Queer Arts Center is located at 170 Valencia Street - SF, CA - 94103
sfgmc presents COME TOGETHER: A BEATLES CABARET
Whether you’ve traveled the Long and Winding Road or just scored a Ticket to Ride, SFGMC’s Cabaret is the destination for you! Singers from the Chorus deliver special versions of greatest hits from The Beatles catalog, performing solos, duets, and small group numbers while you’re seated at a table with your friends and fabulous drinks from our bar. You’ll be sure to turn your Hard Day’s Night into a memorable Yesterday!
Videos & Photos
ABOUT SAN FRANCISCO GAY MEN’S CHORUS: Founded in 1978, SFGMC sparked a nationwide LGBTQ choral movement after its first public performance at a vigil on the steps of City Hall following the assassinations of Supervisor Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone. Since then, SFGMC has been embedded in the fabric of San Francisco. It has soothed souls in pain, lifted spirits in triumph, and has remained a steadfast beacon of hope.
Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Chris Verdugo and Artistic Director Jacob Stensberg, SFGMC has established a heightened level of performance standards bringing renewed audience and choral industry acclaim. Recent tours, recordings, and outreach programs have broadened its impact and reputation in the community while maintaining its signature blend of humor, personality, and groundbreaking performances. In 2023, SFGMC renovated a historic facility that has become its permanent home for rehearsals, offices, and intimate performances. The building also serves as The Chan National Queer Arts Center, the first-ever community space for LGBTQ artists and arts organizations.
MEDIA
HIGHLIGHTS FROM LOVE SONGS (AND OTHER MYTHS)
RAVE REVIEWS FOR SFGMC
"…they stand as a testament to a community’s will to survive and perhaps change the world.”
- BroadwayWorld
"The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus Proves San Francisco Is Still Amazing"
- BrokeAssStuart
Program Details
FEATURED ARTISTS
Musical Direction by Danny Sullivan
Arrangements by Danny Sullivan unless noted otherwise
Singers
Andrew Gagnon
Anthony Ruth
Ayden Shupe
Butch Merideth
Don Howerton
Gilberto Esqueda
Jim Kinney
John O’Neill
Justin Kim
Max Rosen
Nick Slater
Paul Moo
Rick Betita
Rik Jeffery
Ron Carranza
Victor Jiao
Musicians
Piano: Danny Sullivan
Cello: Chris Kwon
Bass: Eric Price
Drums: Juan Carreon
Act 1: Please Please Me – Revolver (1963–67)
Beatlemania Medley: “I Want To Hold Your Hand” / “Can't Buy Me Love”
Performed by Full Cast
Written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney
Arranged by Kirby Shaw & Roger Emerson
“Do You Want to Know a Secret”
Performed by Jim Kinney
with Don Howerton & Ayden Shupe
Written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney
“Money (That's What I Want)”
Performed by Ron Carranza
with Rik Jeffery, Nick Slater & Butch Merideth
Written by Janie Bradford & Berry Gordy
“This Boy”
Performed by Justin Kim
with Rick Betita & Gilberto Esqueda
Written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney
“If I Needed Someone”
Performed by Rick Betita
with Justin Kim & Gilberto Esqueda
Written by George Harrison
“I’ve Just Seen a Face”
Performed by Ayden Shupe
with Victor Jiao
Written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney
“I’ll Follow the Sun”
Performed by Victor Jiao
with Ayden Shupe
Written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney
“Yesterday”
Performed by Rik Jeffery
Written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney
“Eleanor Rigby”
Performed by Anthony Ruth
with Paul Moo, Andrew Gagnon & John O’Neill
Written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney
“In My Life”
Performed by Andrew Gagnon
Written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney
“With a Little Help from My Friends”
Performed by Ron Carranza
with Full Cast
Written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney
Arranged by Deke Sharon
Act 2: Sgt. Pepper – Let It Be (1967–70)
“Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band”
Performed by Jim Kinney
with Full Cast
Written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney
Arranged by Kevin Robison
“Oh! Darling”
Performed by Butch Merideth
Written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney
“Blackbird”
Performed by Max Rosen
Written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney
“Hey Jude”
Performed by John O’Neill
with Full Cast
Written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney
“Glass Onion”
Performed by Gilberto Esqueda
Written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney
“Why Don't We Do It in the Road?”
Performed by Don Howerton
Written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney
Medley: “Golden Slumbers” / “Carry That Weight”
Performed by Nick Slater
Written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney
Arranged by CK & Rick Betita
“Come Together”
Performed by Full Cast
with Butch Merideth (3pm) / Rick Betita (8pm)
Written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney
Arranged by Kevin Robison
“Revolution”
Performed by Full Cast
with Gilberto Esqueda (3pm) / Justin Kim (8pm)
Written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney
Arranged by Kevin Robison
“Let It Be”
Performed by Full Cast
with Rik Jeffery & Andrew Gagnon (3pm) / Ayden Shupe & Victor Jiao (8pm)
Written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney
Arranged by Kevin Robison
“Sgt. Pepper’s (Reprise)”
Performed by Full Cast
Written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney
Arranged by Kevin Robison
PRODUCTION STAFF
Audio Production Group - Audio
Robin DeLuca - Lighting
Crystal Watts - Stage management
FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF
House Manager: Dana Dawson
Head Usher: Kathi Wheater (3PM), Barb Oplinger (8PM)
Box Office: Ian Fullmer
Special thanks to all the volunteers that have made this event possible.
