Welcome to GWOMission Statement
Greater Worcester Opera is a dynamic, non-profit arts organization whose mission is to present stage and concert works that feature classically and professionally trained local artists. GWO provides high quality, entertaining, culturally rich productions to the audiences of Central Massachusetts, while at the same time creating valuable performing opportunities for the area's wealth of talented and experienced performers who have been trained in New England's prestigious conservatories, music schools, and vocal studios. GWO's season includes an annual mainstage opera or musical, a winter cabaret, an annual summer concert series, and a variety of other events including library concerts and lectures, private performances, and special events for community groups and town functions. GWO is a member of the Worcester Cultural Coalition. UPCOMING EVENTS:
Summer Concerts - July 15 through August 5 (visit our ticket page) Auditions for Amahl and the Night Visitors - August 9 & 10 (visit our auditions page) |
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Why does GWO perform opera in English?
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AWARDS CORNER
GWO was honored to receive a 2022 DASH Consultant's Choice "The Show Must Go On" award from EMACT for our work on the Puccini Double-Bill.
We are proud to add this acknowledgment to the 2021 Consultant's Choice Award DASH winners Taylor Lawton (Excellence in Musical Theater Performance) and Charles Crane (Excellence in Sound Engineering)
In 2023, GWO garnered three nominations (Ben Morse - Best Actor in a Musical, Heidi White - Best Supporting Actress in a Musical, Elaine Crane - Best Costumes in a Musical) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
In 2024, GWO had two nominations for A Little Night Music (Aldo Fabrizi - Music Direction in a Musical, and Isabel Coviello - Youth Performer in a Musical)
2025 - Broadway World Boston nominations for Aldo Fabrizi (music direction) and Greater Worcester Opera (favorite local theatre)
GWO was honored to receive a 2022 DASH Consultant's Choice "The Show Must Go On" award from EMACT for our work on the Puccini Double-Bill.
We are proud to add this acknowledgment to the 2021 Consultant's Choice Award DASH winners Taylor Lawton (Excellence in Musical Theater Performance) and Charles Crane (Excellence in Sound Engineering)
In 2023, GWO garnered three nominations (Ben Morse - Best Actor in a Musical, Heidi White - Best Supporting Actress in a Musical, Elaine Crane - Best Costumes in a Musical) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
In 2024, GWO had two nominations for A Little Night Music (Aldo Fabrizi - Music Direction in a Musical, and Isabel Coviello - Youth Performer in a Musical)
2025 - Broadway World Boston nominations for Aldo Fabrizi (music direction) and Greater Worcester Opera (favorite local theatre)
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GWO gratefully acknowledges our generous sponsors and good friends:
GWO thanks the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support through the Cultural Sector Pandemic Recovery Grants Award Program.
2024 TV Interview on Arts for the Masses
GWO is a 501 (c) 3, not-for-profit corporation.
All donations given on our secure PayPal site or via Venmo are fully tax deductible.
All donations given on our secure PayPal site or via Venmo are fully tax deductible.
