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Gay Men’s Chorus presents A Pink Nutcraker

Pink Nutcracker

Originally staged six years ago, Men In Tights: A Pink Nutcracker has been revived and re-imagined. The first half of the show features over 200 singers plus an orchestra performing holiday choral music. The second half focuses on the gay Nutcracker, with 24 cast members and the chorus. Director Craig Cipollini, who originally starred as the Nutcracker prince, has carried over the original production’s Sugar Plum Fairy, played by a drag queen. Friday, Dec. 17, and Saturday, Dec. 18, at 8 p.m. Also Saturday, Dec. 18, and Sunday, Dec. 19, at 3 p.m. Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St. NW. Tickets are $20 to $50. Call 202-994-6800 or visit gmcw.org.

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