From the red sequined shoes glittering on artistic director Timothy Accurso’s feet to the bawdy burlesque banter sizzling through a rousing rendition of “Brick House,” the Santa Barbara Gay Men’s Chorus whisked the Lobero Theatre audience through a sentimental-to-sultry rollercoaster during their winter concert on December 9.
This season’s theme, “No Place Like Home, Boots the House Down,” offered plenty of room to play. The chorus delivered a deliciously broad take on home — from classic holiday nostalgia to the hard-won sense of belonging that we find in our chosen families.
The chorus — neither all gay nor all men — showcased an impressive range of genres. Each number was framed by a member stepping up to the mic with a brief, funny-or-frank soliloquy, giving the audience a peek into the personalities and purpose behind the music.