For the past several weeks, we’ve been watching the Coronavirus situation carefully, making plans for the Croswell’s eventual reopening, and trying to figure out how we can offer great entertainment to our community while keeping our guests and volunteers safe and healthy. Although we do not feel that we will be able to welcome guests […]
A beloved Christmas story will come to Adrian for three weekends starting Friday, November 23, when the Croswell Opera House stages the musical “Elf.” Based on the 2003 Will Ferrell movie of the same name, the stage musical features original songs by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, who are also known for the stage adaptation […]
The Croswell is pleased to announce the casts for our 2019 summer shows! The Music Man Harold Hill: Eric Parker (appearing courtesy of Actors Equity Association) Marian Paroo: Hannah Sparrow Mrs. Paroo: Cyndy Brookover Amaryllis: Macy Schmidt Winthrop Paroo: Jonah Hiatt Mayor Shinn: Bill McCloskey Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn: Chris Sancho Zaneeta Shinn: Christina Compean Gracie […]
“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 […]
