Bomb Threat Reported During LA's Gay Men Chorus Concert

GLENDALE, CA -- A reported bomb threat shut down the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles concert Saturday afternoon in Glendale. The group was scheduled to perform at the Alex Theatre, but attendees were reportedly evacuated.

In a tweet, the chorus said the show was canceled due to a bomb threat but Saturday night's show, as well as, Sunday's afternoon show would continue.

The Los Angeles Times reported that 600 people attended the concert, dubbed "The Pink Carpet."

"This is a difficult time for the LGBTQ community, and we will not be deterred,” Jonathan Weedman, executive director, told the Times. “The show must go on, and our message (of inclusiveness) will continue.”

The event was meant to "highlight many of the iconic films that have depicted LGBTQ culture, according to the website of the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles.

The chorus was founded in 1979.

--Photo via Shutterstock