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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Area theater audiences will get the chance to see a comedy classic this month when the Croswell Opera House in Adrian stages “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” The musical features a score by Stephen Sondheim and a script by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, who was one of the creators […]
The Croswell Opera House’s summer performance camp will present “Honk! Jr.” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 28, and 11 a.m. Saturday, July 29. The musical is a retelling of the Ugly Duckling story and features a cast of area youth from ages 6 to 16. “It’s a story that celebrates that we are all unique,” […]
“In the Heights,” a musical by Tony Award-winning composer, playwright and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda, will open July 14 at the Croswell Opera House in Adrian. “In the Heights” was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of the Broadway hit “Hamilton.” Miranda started writing “In the Heights” while studying at Wesleyan University and later revised it […]
