There’s a whole lot of fun going on in Adrian where Croswell Opera House is presenting Little Shop of Horrors, a musical theater staple. Under the direction of Jared Hoffert, musical direction of Jonathan Sills, choreography of Jessica Briggs and Scenic Design of Doug Miller, how can you not have one spectacular production. And thisContinue reading ““Come-a, Come-a, Come-a” on down to this Little Shop (Croswell Opera House – Review)”
Category Archives: Croswell Opera House
Magician Stuart MacDonald performs new online show to benefit the Croswell Opera House
The last time illusionist Stuart MacDonald performed at the Croswell Opera House, he had just returned from the World Championships of Magic in South Korea and the theater was packed with fans. With theaters closed across most of Michigan and social distancing guidelines in place for public gatherings, packed houses aren’t in the cards rightContinue reading “Magician Stuart MacDonald performs new online show to benefit the Croswell Opera House”
Incredible vocals send “next to normal” soaring (Review, Croswell Opera House)
Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey’s award-winning musical next to normal is on soaring vocal display at Croswell Opera House where it opened last night and runs through October 28th. The outstanding cast is comprised of Natalie Kissinger as Diana, Joe Nolan as her husband Dan, Dominic Seipenko as son Gabe, Emily Courcy as daughter Natalie,Continue reading “Incredible vocals send “next to normal” soaring (Review, Croswell Opera House)”
“The Family Digs” at Croswell Opera House — a great way to inaugurate new studio (review)
Terrence Hissong’s very funny new family comedy “The Family Digs” opened this weekend to inaugurate the new Croswell Opera House studio theatre (which also doubles as a rehearsal space and you would be hard-pressed to recognize the place). The production is co-produced by Croswell Opera House and Westfall-Hissong production company. Doug Miller’s spot-on direction andContinue reading ““The Family Digs” at Croswell Opera House — a great way to inaugurate new studio (review)”
Croswell announces 2017-18 Special Event Series
Croswell announces 2017-18 Special Event Series Concerts, musicals, a play, a children’s show, and more are coming up this fall, winter and spring at the Croswell Opera House. The Croswell’s 2017-18 Special Event Series will run from October through April. It includes a few previously announced events plus several new shows. “The Family Digs” (Oct.Continue reading “Croswell announces 2017-18 Special Event Series”
Beautiful “Beauty and the Beast” at Croswell Opera House (Review)
If you are one of the lucky ticket holders to the sold-out Beauty and The Beast at Croswell Opera House, you are in for a delightful (and beautiful) evening of musical theater. I’m going to be upfront and say that BATB is one of my favorite musicals, the first in the long, successful run ofContinue reading “Beautiful “Beauty and the Beast” at Croswell Opera House (Review)”
True to its Name, Croswell’s Forum is A Funny Thing (Review)
Guest Review by Devon Barrett To the uninitiated, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, the 1962 musical comedy by Stephen Sondheim, currently playing at the Croswell Opera House in Adrian, sounds like something that would be anything but funny. Because, honestly, the list of characters looks like a laundry list ofContinue reading “True to its Name, Croswell’s Forum is A Funny Thing (Review)”
“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” takes flight (kinda) at Croswell Opera House (Review)
Croswell Opera House launched its 2017 Summer Season with the musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang last night, and it’s a neat production of the mega-effects laden show. Basically following the same storyline (and music with the exception of a couple new numbers) of the movie, Act 1 sets things up, and Act 2 amps upContinue reading ““Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” takes flight (kinda) at Croswell Opera House (Review)”
Hilarious “The Drowsy Chaperone” at Croswell Opera House (review)
Croswell Opera House opened its final musical of the summer season, The Drowsy Chaperone, last night in Adrian — and they have saved the best for last! Drowsy is a musical theater-lovers dream show, and it is hilarious and exceptionally well done at Croswell. Man in Chair (gifted and very funny Patrick Toth) settles inContinue reading “Hilarious “The Drowsy Chaperone” at Croswell Opera House (review)”
Daniel Clair and Kyrie Bristle shine in “Leap of Faith” – Croswell Opera House, review
Daniel Clair, playing a conniving traveling tent-show preacher, and Kyrie Bristle as a small-town sheriff are the reasons to see this shiny musical theater adaptation of “Leap of Faith” which opened last night at the Croswell Opera House. Your enjoyment will be enhanced if you like bible-belt hokum and are a fan of the filmContinue reading “Daniel Clair and Kyrie Bristle shine in “Leap of Faith” – Croswell Opera House, review”
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