Candace Lynn Matthews

Candace is thrilled to be making her Elmwood Playhouse debut. Candace is a Bronx native, born of Puerto Rican and Chilean descent. She received her bachelor’s degree from the Conservatory of Music at SUNY Purchase College and Master’s degree from the Aaron Copland School of Music in Queens College. Credits include: Maria in West Side Story (Opera North) Lauretta in Gianni Schicchi (Queens Symphony Orchestra) Soprano soloist (Carnegie Hall) Susana cover & Ensemble in ¡Figaro! (90210) (Off-Broadway, The Duke on 42nd St) Patron #9 in the World Premier of Stonewall (New York City Opera) and was featured singing on an episode of the hit drama, Orange is the New Black. Candace released her debut Christmas album titled “Baking Spirits Bright” in November, 2020 and in 2021 released a follow up EP “Spirits Even Brighter”. Both available on all streaming platforms. http://www.candacelynnmatthews.com