Crane Opera Ensemble Presents Original Jukebox Musical, 'Les Mis(ish),' from March 22 to 24
SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music Presents New Jukebox Musical, 'Les Mis(ish),' Performed by Crane Opera Ensemble
Potsdam, NY (03/18/2024) — The award-winning Crane Opera Ensemble from SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will present "Les Mis(ish)," an original jukebox musical featuring showtunes from more than 100 years' worth of musical theatre.
The production will debut with evening performances at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, March 22 and 23, with a final matinee on Sunday, March 24 at 3 p.m. All performances will take place in the Proscenium Theater, located in the Performing Arts Center.
Set backstage at a "Les Miserables" performance, the drama of "Les Mis(ish)" explores themes of identity, perseverance and more. This family-friendly production has something for everyone. From Gilbert and Sullivan tunes, to shows currently on Broadway, the variety is sure to keep audience members' toes tapping, as you join in the backstage drama.
The performance runs approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, with no intermission. Admission is free, and no tickets are required. All are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes before the curtain goes up, as seating is first come, first served.
About the Crane Opera Ensemble:
The award-winning Crane Opera Ensemble is a significant source for opera and music theatre in the North Country region of New York State. The ensemble provides exciting opportunities for students to experience all facets of opera performance and production, through rehearsals, coaching and classes related to performance practices and production techniques. The ensemble's productions have garnered awards from the National Opera Association (2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2003), The American Prize (2011, 2017, 2023), and the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (2010). To learn more, visit www.potsdam.edu/academics/Crane/opera.
About The Crane School of Music:
Founded in 1886, SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music has a long legacy of excellence in music education and performance. Life at Crane includes an incredible array of more than 300 recitals, lectures and concerts presented by faculty, students and guests each year. The Crane School of Music is the State University of New York's only All-Steinway institution and was one of the first Yamaha Institutions of Excellence. For more information, please visit www.potsdam.edu/crane.
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The Crane Opera Ensemble rehearses for its spring production of “Les Mis(ish),” an original jukebox musical, premiering from March 22 to 24 at SUNY Potsdam’s Performing Arts Center.
Gabriella Maresco ’25, seen here at a rehearsal this fall, will perform works from “Finding Neverland” and “Curtains” as part of the Crane Opera Ensemble’s jukebox musical, “Les Mis(ish).”