Join Universal Gospel Choir as we celebrate Broadway!
Universal Gospel Choir (UGC) is thrilled to present Broadway Goes Gospel on Sunday June 2nd at 3:00pm at the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Lonnie Delisle the powerful 70-voice choir will bring their Gospel stylings to some of Broadway’s most loved tunes. Expect to tap your toes to Raise You Up be inspired by This is Me and be heard in You Will Be Found.
Universal Gospel Choir will be joined by the Showstoppers Vancouver’s favourite teenage “Glee” choir for select numbers choreographed by Ovation Award recipient Jason Franco. The Showstoppers have brought their high energy and excellent voices to performances with Barry Manilow and Foreigner and are sure to bring smiles to all faces.
Rounding out the Broadway sound is the dynamic UGC band led by Grammy-award nominated Jonny Tobin (piano) with Vancouver favorites Brett Ziegler (organ) Jason Nickel (bass) Jon Holisko (drums) and Jay Leonard Juatco (guitar).
Universal Gospel Choir is honoured to perform at one of Vancouver’s best civic theatres with the support of the City of Vancouver. Universal Gospel Choir is Vancouver’s award nominated favourite multi-faith gospel choir. For almost forty years UGC has blended its commitment to social justice with musical excellence to honour gospel traditions bringing joy and hope to all. A UGC concert is one that fills the soul leaving audiences uplifted and inspired. Each UGC concert sells out quickly so secure your seats now. Universal Gospel Choir is home to singers of all backgrounds faith journeys and walks of life who share a common belief – music can move the world.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2P1, Canada
