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The Pirates of Penzance (Valley Light Opera)
"Elaine Crane was an effervescent Mabel whose smile lit up not just the stage but the whole auditorium.  Her energy level and the quality of her singing felt to me like a challenge to the rest of the cast, to which they fortunately rose."

"Elaine Crane... did a superb job as Mabel.  Her beautiful voice capably handled the high notes and cadenzas in "Poor Wandr'ing One.  The interplay and expressions between (Michael Holt as Frederick) and Elaine were fully believable."
The Trumpet Bray (New England Gilbert and Sullivan Society),
Volume XXXIV No. 3  (January 2010)
 

From London to Vienna- an Evening of Operetta (Worcester Opera Works)
"We were treated to... a fun and witty rendition of 'Art is Calling for Me' by Elaine Crane, who charmed us with her brilliant high notes and charisma... The first half concluded with 'The Merry Widow Waltz', elegantly sung and danced..."
The Trumpet Bray (New England Gilbert and Sullivan Society),
Volume XXXIV No. 1  (August 2009)
 

My Fair Lady (Stageloft Repertory Theater)
"Crane is incandescent as Eliza. She’s blessed with a voice that rings with extraordinary purity and range, embracing 'Wouldn’t It Be Loverly' with great affection and soaring on the melodious wings of 'I Could Have Danced All Night.' She can also put a man in his place with amusing gusto on 'Just You Wait' and 'Show Me.' It’s quite enthralling to watch her transpose from a 'guttersnipe' into a refined 'lady,' although her lapse into her old ways at the Ascot Racecourse elicits a well-deserved laugh.... As they burst into song and dance, you’ll feel as celebratory as they do."
Paul Kolas, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 6/22/09
 

Princess Ida (Valley Light Opera)
"After much anticipation, we finally got to see Princess Ida.  Ida's two big arias in this show come as close to 'Grand Opera' as anything Sullivan composed.  It takes a complete singer as well as a complete actress to successfully deliver this role, and Elaine Crane came through with flying colors.  I was pleased that Ida was not just a one-dimensional character of stern philosophies but was allowed to employ Elaine's considerable comic talents as well."
The Trumpet Bray (New England Gilbert and Sullivan Society),
Volume XXXIII No. 3  (November 2008)
 

Moments- A Musical Journey (Worcester County Light Opera Company)
"It's a heartfelt show that boasts some truly impressive singing, especially from Elaine Crane... (who) lovingly conveys 'Till there was you' and hauntingly renders 'Wishing you were somehow here again'... (Crane) stand(s) out for sheer vocal prowess..."
Paul Kolas, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 10/1/08
 

The Gondoliers (Savoyard Light Opera Company)
"Elaine Crane was a lovely 'Gianetta', her sweet, pure voice easily meeting the demands of the role.  Her acting was so committed to every movement and gesture and word... it made for a very real, honest performance."
The Trumpet Bray (New England Gilbert and Sullivan Society),
Volume XXXII No. 4  (January 2008)
 

The Marriage of Figaro (Worcester Opera Works)
"Soprano Crane brings clear-toned dignity and elegance to (her) role."
John Zeugner, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 6/17/07
 

Mozart's Mass in C Minor (Falmouth Chorale)
"Soprano Elaine Crane... sang movingly and competently."
Susan Pennington, The Falmouth Enterprise , 4/6/07


The Gondoliers ((Valley Light Opera)
"Elaine Crane charmed as... Casilda."
Clifton J. Noble Jr., Springfield Republican , 11/6/06


The Grand Duke (Sudbury Savoyards)
"The Princess of Monte Carlo was played by Elaine Crane... She was charming, as always, and so appealing that I wished we could have seen more of her character."
The Trumpet Bray (New England Gilbert and Sullivan Society),
Volume XXX No. 5 (March 2006)
 

Ebeneezer Scrooge: A Christmas Carol (New Life Fine Arts)
"This version adds depth to Dickens' characters, especially his lost love, Belle... played by Elaine Crane, who sings beautifully." 
Sheila Barth, The Lynn Journal, 12/21/05

 

Annie (Worcester County Light Opera)
"Elaine Crane is absolutely radiant as Warbuck's secretary, Grace Farrell, looking very much like someone who just stepped out of a 1933 fashion magazine. Her voice soars on "I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here," "You Won't Be An Orphan For Long," and "NYC." She also sends a caring, maternal warmth across the stage whenever she's on it."
Paul Kolas, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 5/4/04



 Ruddigore  (Valley Light Opera)
“Elaine Crane (was) brilliant as Rose… Crane’s voice and demeanor were perfect G&S heroine material…”
Clifton J. Noble Jr., Springfield Republican , 11/8/04

“Elaine Crane, playing Rose, sang beautifully and was a charming actress.”
Phyllis Lehrer, Daily Hampshire Gazette, 11/11/04

“Elaine Crane as Rose had (a) beautiful voice and (was a) very fine comic actor.”
The Trumpet Bray (New England Gilbert and Sullivan Society),
Volume XXIX No. 3 (Nov.-Dec. 2004)
 

Spring Pops (Worcester Chorus)
Elaine Crane gave “… an exquisite rendering of Harold Arlen’s ‘Over the Rainbow’…”
Peter Landsdowne, Worcester Telegram and Gazette, 6/7/04
 

Ramirez’s “Missa Criolla” (Worcester Chorus)
"Elaine Crane sparkled in the Missa Criolla..."
Worcester Telegram and Gazette, 6/3/02