“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 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 is pleased to announce the casts for our Summer 2018 season! West Side Story in Concert May 11-13 | Tony: Brian Hissong Maria: Hannah Sparrow Anita: Alaina Kerr Riff: Casey Noce Bernardo: Rudy Gonzalez Ensemble and featured soloists: Walter Book, Erica Buechele, Seth Burciaga, Rachel Cheng, Chloe Danley, Lauren DePorre, Gabriel Ebeling, Alan […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
