AboutGreater Worcester Opera was founded in 2003 by singers formerly associated with Salisbury Lyric Opera Company, with a two-fold mission of opera performance and education. Led by Executive Director Elaine Crane, GWO performs mainstage operas, concerts, and other musical events. Please see below for a detailed listing of our various endeavors.
Most of the artists who perform with GWO are professionally trained singers who attended various conservatories and music programs in the area, and then settled down locally to make their homes in New England. Our company combines the excellent training of the classical music world, with the spirit of community theatre, resulting in a company of committed and talented artists who work collaboratively together to create beautiful art in our own community. GWO is a member of EMACT (Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theaters), and our company has been awarded prestigious DASH awards in 2021 and 2022, along with several other nominations. |
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Greater Worcester Opera is a registered not-for-profit (501 c 3) company.
All donations are tax deductible, and go directly to GWO's productions. |
OperaGWO performs one mainstage opera per year, usually in June, in English translation. Occasionally, a musical well-suited to our performers is chosen.
Past operas include: • The Marriage of Figaro • Don Giovanni • Gianni Schicchi • Trial By Jury • Carmen • Cosi Fan Tutte • The Magic Flute • The Beautiful Bridegroom • The Impresario • Die Fledermaus • The Mikado • Amahl & the Night Visitors • The Pirates of Penzance • The Mikado • Suor Angelica Musicals: • A Little Night Music • A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder |
ConcertConcert events are a big part of our repertoire, and we perform our own summer concert series as well as First Night, Winter Cabaret, and special concerts upon request.
Concert Menu: • Broadway standards • The American Songbook • Gilbert & Sullivan • Operetta • Opera • A Night of Italian Music • Bernstein on Broadway • Custom themed concerts Special lecture event: • The ABC's of Opera (with live examples) |
OutreachGWO began with a passion for education, and sponsored four different touring operas for students. Currently our focus is on other projects, as we lack the personnel to be able to manage our educational outreach.
• Little Red Riding Hood (Barab)- GWO's first touring show, about talking to strangers and the benefits of a good diet! • Diamonds and Toads- a fairy tale about kindness, featuring the music of Mozart • The Pirates of Penzance, a kid-sized version of the G&S classic which includes student interaction • Hansel and Gretel, a mini-version of the beloved original, featuring the classic tunes and kids singing and dancing onstage with our professional singers |
OtherThe artists of Greater Worcester Opera are skilled in a variety of genres and are equally at home singing music ranging from Broadway to Opera and everything in between. Our singers are available for private concerts, house parties, themed events, and many other musical experiences. We also have a touring production of A.R. Gurney's two person play, Love Letters, upon request.
Questions about hiring GWO? We'd love to hear from you. |