Since 1977, musically inclined expatriates and locals alike have found a warm welcome in the Abu Dhabi Choral Group (ADCG), a four part harmony choir that celebrates Broadway musicals. ADCG is comprised of men and women (18 years and over) from all over the world representing 15+ nationalities and languages spoken with talents ranging from first time performers to seasoned veterans. With active membership currently averaging at 40-50 performers per season, the group currently presents two major performances each year- in the spring/summer a traditionally staged Broadway musical and in the fall a concert style musical revue. Recent shows include: Spamalot (2023), Little Shop of Horrors (2022), Footloose (2019), Anything Goes (2018), 9 to 5 (2017), The Addams Family (2016)Legally Blonde The Musical (2015), Curtains (2014),  The Wedding Singer (2013), Once Upon a Mattress (2012), Urine Town (2011), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (2010).

We have some ambitious plans for the future which include finding a permanent home where we can rehearse, perform and house our sets and costumes. In saying that, we are super grateful to NYUAD Arts Center where we currently rehearse and perform our musical every year.   As a non-profit organisation we rely heavily on community sponsorship, individual donations, ticket sales and membership dues to aid in our annual operational expenses- 100% of which go right back into the community in the form of hiring local tailors, carpenters, musicians, technicians and rental fees at the local theatres.

While Abu Dhabi’s plan to become a major centre of cultural excellence within the next decade is in full effect, we believe that as a long-standing community musical group we have a role to play in bringing that plan to fruition by enhancing awareness and appreciation of musical performance.

“Music replays the past memories, awaken our forgotten worlds and make our minds travel”

— Michael Bassey Johnson

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