Elaine Crane
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Upcoming Engagements


June 21-29 2008

 

 

The Secret Garden
Very happy to be making her debut with Theatre at the Mount, Elaine will be performing the role of Lily in the Tony award winning musical The Secret Garden.  For more information or tickets, please visit the theatre's website.
 

July/August 2008

 

 

Worcester Opera Works' Annual Summer Concert Series
Elaine will once again be joining Worcester Opera Works as they perform their 5th annual summer concert series, featuring Broadway Melodies (July 30);  "That's Amore"- music of Italy (August 6); "The More the Merrier" -duets, trios and scenes from opera and Broadway (August 13); and finally, our Gala Opera Night (August 20.) Please visit Worcester Opera Works' website, www.worcesteroperaworks.com, for more information.
 

Summer, 2008

 

Solo CD Recording Project
Elaine is currently undertaking her first solo recording project.  The album will include hymn arrangements by Mark Hayes and others, oratorio pieces and more, with Olga Rogach providing accompaniment.
 

Summer, 2008

 

Original Cast Recording Project
New Life Fine Arts is in the studio once again recording the original musical Song on the Wind, the true story of the praying Indians of Natick, and Elaine is privileged to be a part of this important project.  For more information visit New Life Fine Arts' website.
 

July 21, 2008

 

 

Mozart Requiem
The Paul Madore Chorale in Salem, MA will be hosting a SummerSing program featuring many beloved oratorios.  Elaine will be performing the soprano solo in Mozart's Requiem, with Diane Cushing conducting.  For more information please visit the Paul Madore Chorale's website.
 

August 2008

 

Longwood Opera's Annual Summer Concert Series
Longwood Opera has a long history of outstanding concerts featuring opera, Broadway, G&S, opera scenes and more.  Concerts are on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer at Christ Episcopal Church in Needham.  Elaine will be performing for G&S night (8/5), Scenes Night (8/12) and Opera Gala (8/26).  For more information, visit Longwood's website, http://longwoodopera.org.

 

November 2008

 

Princess Ida
Valley Light Opera will be performing Gilbert and Sullivan's heroic opera Princess Ida featuring Elaine in the title role, at Amherst Regional High School in November 2008.  VLO is famous for their beautiful productions and this one is sure to rise to the occasion.  Visit Valley Light Opera's website for more details or to buy tickets.
 

2009 School Year

 

Diamonds and Toads
After several years of touring an acclaimed production of  the children's opera Little Red Riding Hood throughout Massachusetts, Worcester Opera Works is pleased to announce a new production of the classic French folk tale Diamonds and Toads.  This production features a wonderful story about the power of words to bless or curse, and is also an excellent introduction to the music of Mozart.  WOW brings their touring production, complete with sets and beautiful costumes, to schools and communities who would like to give their children a wonderful experience with  opera.  Elaine sings the role of "Grace" in this production, which will be ready for touring in January, 2009.  For more information please visit Worcester Opera Works' website, www.worcesteroperaworks.com.