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San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Delivers Nostalgic '80s Show
Chorus' 'Totally 80s' performance at the Curran Theatre evokes powerful emotions from the audience.
Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:37am by Ben Kaplan
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The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus' vibrant '80s-inspired performance evoked powerful emotions and a sense of community among the audience.San Francisco TodayThe San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus presented a high-energy, nostalgic, and often emotional 'Totally 80s' show at the Curran Theatre on March 21, 2026. Led by Artistic Director Jacob Stensberg, the chorus delivered iconic hits from the era by artists like Madonna, Whitney Houston, Queen, and more. The performance, which also featured vintage 80s cartoons, brought back shared memories and evoked tears of joy from the audience.
Why it matters
The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus has a long history of using music to connect with the LGBTQ+ community and celebrate its culture. This 80s-themed show tapped into a era that was formative for many in the audience, allowing them to reflect on the past and find community through shared experiences.
The details
The chorus performed a range of 80s hits, from upbeat songs like Whitney Houston's 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)' to more emotional numbers like Madonna's 'Like a Prayer.' The show also featured vintage cartoons like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Inspector Gadget to further immerse the audience in the 80s vibe. Chorus members, many of whom are Millennials, shared personal memories of that era's pop culture, fashion, and technological changes.
- The 'Totally 80s' show took place on March 21, 2026 at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco.
- The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus will next perform 'Dolly! A Pride Show' on June 6 at the Green Music Center at Sonoma State University and on June 13 at the Curran Theatre.
The players
Jacob Stensberg
The Artistic Director of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus who led the 'Totally 80s' performance.
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus
A renowned LGBTQ+ choral group based in San Francisco that has a long history of using music to connect with the community and celebrate its culture.
What they’re saying
“There wasn't a dry eye in the house during 'Like a Prayer' at Totally 80s last weekend. A reflection, a release, a reminder of what it meant to live, love, and hold onto each other in a time that asked so much of this community.”
— San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus
What’s next
The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus will next perform 'Dolly! A Pride Show' on June 6 at the Green Music Center at Sonoma State University and on June 13 at the Curran Theatre.
The takeaway
The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus' 'Totally 80s' show tapped into a formative era for many in the LGBTQ+ community, allowing them to reflect on the past, find shared experiences, and celebrate the power of music to bring people together.
