A mix of recent Broadway hits and musical theater classics will make up the Croswell Opera House’s 2018 Broadway Season. The theater’s Broadway season begins in May and runs through December, and includes seven shows: “West Side Story in Concert” (May): This one-weekend event pays tribute to a significant moment in the Croswell’s history. In […]
Croswell’s “Meet Me in St. Louis” opens Thanksgiving weekend
A beloved classic of American cinema will come to the stage in Adrian when the Croswell Opera House presents “Meet Me in St. Louis,” opening Thanksgiving weekend. “Meet Me in St. Louis” is a story about the lives and loves of a turn-of-the-century American family on the eve of the 1904 World’s Fair. The musical […]
Announcing the cast for Godspell!
The Croswell is pleased to announce the cast for Godspell, our annual all-area high school production. The show is directed by Michael Yuen, with music direction by Dave Rains and choreography by Jessica Adams. Jesus: A.J. Howard John the Baptist: Walter Book Soloists: Hannah Buck, Cole Carrico, Rachel Cheng, Chloe Danley, Morgan Decker, Olivia Gawron, […]
Croswell to screen new film depicting the Underground Railroad
In April 1853, two groups of slaves escaped from captivity in Boone County, Kentucky. Meeting unexpectedly on the banks of the Ohio River, they began a dangerous journey along the Underground Railroad through Ohio and Michigan toward freedom in Canada. Their journey, which became known as “The Escape of the 28,” is the subject of […]
Announcing the cast for Meet Me in St. Louis!
The Croswell is pleased to announce the cast for this winter’s production of Meet Me in St. Louis. The show opens November 25 and runs through December 10. The director is Matthew Bowland, the music director is Wynne Marsh, and the choreographer is Brian Rodabaugh. Mr. Alonso Smith: Karl Kasischke Mrs. Anna Smith: Alisa Mutchler […]
Presenting the Croswell’s 2017-2018 Special Event Series!
We’re proud to be announcing a great lineup of shows for our 2017-2018 Special Event Series! Tickets for previously announced events are already on sale; tickets for all other events will go on sale Monday, October 9. October 13-22: The Family Digs. The world premiere of a brand-new work by Michigan playwright Terry Hissong. Dates: […]
New play opens Oct. 13 at the Croswell
The Croswell Opera House in Adrian will inaugurate its new studio theater space this weekend when “The Family Digs,” a new play by local author Terry Hissong, has its premiere. The play, directed by Doug Miller, is a two-act comedy featuring a world-renowned archaeologist and his two adult children. It is set in a two-bedroom apartment […]
Croswell to stage Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’
The Croswell Opera House’s 2017 season continues this month with a production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” The show opens Friday, Sept. 22, and runs for two weekends. The director is Sue Smith. Dave Rains is the music director, leading an 11-piece orchestra through Alan Menken’s classic score. The choreographer is Sarah Nowak. The […]
Join the growing team at Michigan’s oldest theater!
After completing the Croswell’s multimillion-dollar renovation, we are hiring two new team members to help us grow! Director of Hospitality and Audience Services This person will ensure that all of our guests have the best possible experience at the Croswell. Responsibilities will include: Assuming overall responsibility for the management and scheduling of Farver’s, our new […]
See what the reviews are saying about the Croswell’s FORUM!
The Croswell’s production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum runs for one more weekend! Here’s a look at some of the reviews… “It’s one of the most ridiculously goofy (and one of the laugh-out-loud funniest) shows you’ll ever see.” — Arlene Bachanov, The Daily Telegram “Jared Hoffert is to-a-T perfect in the lead role of […]