“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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
The Croswell Opera House is pleased to welcome our summer interns for 2018! Emily Baker is a technical intern this summer at the Croswell. She will be a junior this coming fall at Northern Michigan University where she is majoring in Theater and Entertainment Arts with a concentration in Design & Technology. Her hometown is […]
The Croswell Opera House in Adrian will celebrate two milestones this weekend with a concert performance of the musical “West Side Story.” This year marks the 100th birthday of composer Leonard Bernstein, who wrote the score for the classic musical. It’s also the 50th anniversary of the Croswell’s rebirth as a live theater. In the […]
In the decade and a half since she last performed at the Croswell Opera House, Cassie Okenka has appeared on an MTV reality show, toured nationally in “The Wizard of Oz” and “Wicked,” and landed roles in two Broadway shows. Now she’s returning to the theater where she acted as a teenager to share stories […]
The dinner table is the setting for so many important moments in a family’s story. That’s why it’s also the setting for “The Big Meal,” a play by Dan LeFranc that opens Friday at the Croswell Opera House in Adrian. “The Big Meal” takes place in a series of restaurants over the course of several […]
We are pleased to announce the creative teams for the Croswell’s 2018 summer season, as well as for our September musical, Ragtime. West Side Story in Concert Director: John MacNaughton Music Director: Jonathan Sills Choreographer: Hailie Hagedorn Mamma Mia! Director: Jen Letherer Music Director: Dave Rains Assistant Director and Choreographer: Sarah Nowak Assistant Choreographer: Hailie […]
Take a look at what reviewers are saying about the Croswell’s production of Meet Me in St. Louis! “Nonstop entertainment … a charming evening of music, laughter, and beautiful singing.” — Ann Holt, The Exponent “Of course, you can’t have a good Meet Me in St. Louis without a first-rate Esther, someone who can put […]
