 When it was discovered that the Shubert Theater was available in May 1995, the 50th anniversary of V-E Day, the CGMC took advantage of the opportunity to mount the show there.New Haven's mayor, John DeStefano, Jr., issued an official proclamation that the day of the performance was “Connecticut Gay Men’s Chorus Day.” Many local and state dignitaries were in attendance at the performance, which was the first time the CGMC had ever performed at the Shubert Theater.The show was sold out.