The Blissfield home of Frank and Brenda Baker will be the site of an immersive theater experience produced by the Croswell Opera House this weekend. A one-woman play titled “Aglio e Olio” will be staged in the Bakers’ kitchen Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 14-17. In the play, the narrator tells the story of her father’s […]
Croswell named Theater of the Year by BroadwayWorld Detroit
The readers of BroadwayWorld Detroit voted the Croswell Opera House as Theater of the Year in the site’s 2018 regional awards. Winners of the annual awards were announced Tuesday. Nominations were submitted and voted on by the readers of BroadwayWorld.com, a news site that covers theater in communities across the United States and around the […]
Meet the cast of Next to Normal
Critics called it “melodic and blisteringly honest” … “brave and breathtaking” … and “beautiful, artful and deeply moving.” Now the groundbreaking rock musical Next to Normal is coming to the Croswell, and we hope you will join us! As opening night approaches, we want to take a moment to introduce you to the six actors […]
Ragtime reviews: “A stunning and moving evening of theater”
Take a look at what reviewers are saying about Ragtime at the Croswell! “The amazing opening number made it obvious that this was the beginning of an extraordinary evening. … Every performance is a gem.“ “A stunning and moving evening of theater.” — Ann Holt, The Exponent “Nickolas Brown is phenomenal as Coalhouse Walker Jr., while […]
Croswell to receive two grants from state arts council
The Croswell Opera House is among six Lenawee County organizations that will receive funding from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs during the next fiscal year. MCACA will provide a total of $108,280 to Lenawee County organizations in the 2018-19 fiscal year, which begins this fall. The grants were announced on Tuesday. Grants […]
Announcing the Croswell’s 2018-19 Special Event Series!
The Croswell Opera House is pleased to announce its 2018-19 Special Event Series. This series begins in October and runs through April. Plays and musicals Sweeney Todd (School Edition): January 26 to February 3. This Tony Award-winning Stephen Sondheim musical has shocked, thrilled and delighted audiences for nearly 40 years! This student adaptation of the […]
See what reviewers are saying about Barnum!
“A totally immersive experience … pure magic.” — Nate Adams, TheOnlyCritic.com “An evening of dazzling fun.” — Ann Holt, The Exponent “The show is an almost-constant (and audience-immersive) riot of circus-style color and action, from the opening curtain all the way to the jaw-droppingly spectacular finale.” — Arlene Bachanov, The Daily Telegram “Veteran director Mark […]
The reviews are in!
Take a look at what people are saying about the Croswell’s production of She Loves Me … “The best Broadway musical you’ve never heard of … you will fall in love with everyone on the stage.” — Ann Holt, The Exponent “Fresh and engaging … I fell in love with this show, and I think you will […]
‘She Loves Me’ opens July 13 at Croswell Opera House
The Croswell Opera House’s 2018 season continues this month with its production of “She Loves Me,” a romantic comedy musical that has inspired many adaptations including the movie “You’ve Got Mail.” “It tells the story of love and being vulnerable, and it’s very true to what real life is like,” director Julianne Dolan said. Georg […]
Shonn Wiley returns to his hometown stage in the Croswell’s “She Loves Me”
Shonn Wiley first set foot on the Croswell stage when he was 9 years old. Since then, he’s performed all over the world — including multiple Broadway credits and a critically acclaimed run in the Chicago cast of Jersey Boys — and co-founded the hit doo-wop band Under the Streetlamp. This July, Shonn returns to […]