This isn’t a review. And it isn’t a random entry. This is truly an article about what “Memphis” means to me. Yesterday, we played our final performance of MEMPHIS the Musical at The Croswell Opera House in Adrian, MI. It was a show that earned rave reviews (two were published right here!) and almostContinue reading “Memphis lives in me (Thoughts on closing)”
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Stellar “Memphis” at Croswell Opera House (Review)
And yet another rave! Thanks to Jamie Buechele-Beasecker for her guest review of Memphis, the musical at Croswell Opera House! ——————— This past Friday I was fortunate enough to enjoy the Croswell Opera House’s production of Memphis. This musical is loosely based on the exposure of R&B music by DJ Dewey Phillips in the tumultuousContinue reading “Stellar “Memphis” at Croswell Opera House (Review)”
MEMPHIS Rocks Adrian’s Croswell and it is more than worth the trip (Review)
Because I am in this production, MEMPHIS The Musical, at Croswell Opera House is being reviewed by guest reviewer director/choreographer/producer Patricia Mazzola. Thanks Patty! —————- I had the fortune of seeing the opening night performance of MEMPHIS the Musical at Adrian’s Croswell Opera House. Based loosely on real-life Memphis DJ Dewey Phillips who played black bluesContinue reading “MEMPHIS Rocks Adrian’s Croswell and it is more than worth the trip (Review)”
Croswell’s Big Fish will charm you, then tear your heart out (Review)
Croswell Opera House in Adrian Michigan continues its very strong summer season with the new Broadway musical BIG FISH, based on the movie and the book by Daniel Wallace. Book by John August, music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa (Go Blue!) Disclaimer right off the top: I adore this musical — I saw it inContinue reading “Croswell’s Big Fish will charm you, then tear your heart out (Review)”
Practically Perfect “Mary Poppins” at Croswell Opera House (review)
I’ll come back to that “practically” in a bit — but what a night of theatre Croswell Opera House has put together in the Disney musical “Mary Poppins”. Seen on Friday night of the final week of performances (the remainder are all sold out), I was so glad I had the opportunity to spend whatContinue reading “Practically Perfect “Mary Poppins” at Croswell Opera House (review)”
Croswell Opera House announces 6.2 Million Capital Campaign
Calling it a transformative project that will build a strong future for performing arts in the region, the Croswell Opera House in Adrian announced a $6.2 million capital campaign on Friday night. Emory Schmidt, president of the Croswell’s board of trustees, unveiled the plans in front of about 250 supporters who had gathered for theContinue reading “Croswell Opera House announces 6.2 Million Capital Campaign”
Into the Woods at Croswell Opera House (review)
Hard to believe that Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” is 28 years old, right? I saw that original production in NYC 28 years ago several times while I was in grad school, and I’ve probably seen 40 productions in between. And none of them has been as picture perfect a copy of the original Broadway productionContinue reading “Into the Woods at Croswell Opera House (review)”
“Carrie the Musical” at Croswell…or why you should go see this flop musical (Review)
A musical theater history lesson for you today: Carrie the musical (Lawrence Cohen book, Michael Gore music, Dean Pitchford lyrics) has gone down in history as one the the biggest (and most expensive) Broadway flops ever…opening in England at the Royal Shakespeare Festival in Stratford no less (with Barbara Cook playing the mother)…written, rewritten, reworked, itContinue reading ““Carrie the Musical” at Croswell…or why you should go see this flop musical (Review)”
Sweet Charity at Croswell is a solid end to a great season (review)
Sweet Charity, long absent from the local boards, marks a solid end to a really great season at the Croswell Opera House this summer. Anchored by Libby Bruno’s superb Charity Valentine in the lead, its an entertaining (if long) musical comedy, with an emphasis on the comedy. The musical is somewhat unusual in form asContinue reading “Sweet Charity at Croswell is a solid end to a great season (review)”
Powerhouse performers in “Catch Me If You Can” make for a show you definitely should catch (Review- Croswell Opera House)
Back in 2009, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman hoped to recreate their “Hairspray” success with a musical version of “Catch Me If You Can”. It never really caught on despite generally good reviews and lots of Tony Award exposure and nominations. The show did a decent tour — and now you can catch a dynamiteContinue reading “Powerhouse performers in “Catch Me If You Can” make for a show you definitely should catch (Review- Croswell Opera House)”
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