by The Croswell | Aug 18, 2015 | Croswell Blog
The Croswell’s production of “Memphis” is winning rave reviews! Here’s a sample. Arlene Bachanov, The Daily Telegram: The Croswell is one of the first theaters of its kind anywhere — meaning other than the professional houses — to be able to...
by The Croswell | Aug 14, 2015 | Croswell Blog, Press Releases
The musical “Memphis,” a rock ’n’ roll love story set in 1950s Tennessee, will hit the stage at the Croswell Opera House in Adrian starting Aug. 14. “It’s high-powered from the first note,” director Deb Calabrese said of the show, which won four Tony Awards when it...
by The Croswell | Aug 7, 2015 | Croswell Blog
Every Thursday in August from 5 to 6:30 p.m., please join us for August After Hours, a casual opportunity to socialize, enjoy light entertainment, and learn more about the Croswell’s upcoming renovation campaign. The entertainment is intended to give a sample...
by The Croswell | Aug 6, 2015 | Croswell Blog, Press Releases
You’ve probably never heard of him, but Dewey Phillips changed the face of rock ’n’ roll — and America. He played rock ’n’ roll before it even had a name. He was the first radio DJ to play Elvis Presley. And in strictly-segregated 1950s Memphis, Dewey Phillips saw no...
by The Croswell | Aug 6, 2015 | Croswell Blog, Press Releases
Starting this fall and continuing through spring 2017, the Croswell Opera House will facilitate visits by four international music ensembles through the Arts Midwest World Fest. Arts Midwest World Fest is a program that connects small and mid-sized Midwestern...
by The Croswell | Aug 6, 2015 | Croswell Blog, Press Releases
The Croswell Opera House is planning to begin work on its $6.2 million renovation project next spring, but the 2016 Summer Broadway Season will still take place on-site as the theater celebrates its 150th anniversary. “Up until now, we had discussed some possible...