Croswell presents. . .

 

The Croswell is proud to continue its 2014 Broadway Season with the classic Charles Dickens musical, Oliver! including an opening night gala which benefits the Croswell, and presents the Lenaweee Arts Award to Ken Thompson on June 13 at 8:00pm. With a book, music and lyrics by Lionel Bart, at the Croswell Oliver! is directed by Betsy Lackey, with music direction by Wynne Marsh, and choreography by Allison Steele. The production continues with shows at 8:00pm on June 14, 20 & 21, and at 2:30pm on June 15, 21 & 22. Oliver! features seventeen area youth as workhouse kids and Fagin’s gang including George Mancy of Toledo, Ohio in the title role.

The perfect family musical, Oliver! is an unforgettable story of a remarkable boy looking for a place to call home. From the orphanage to the mean streets of London, the ever optimistic Oliver strives to survive meeting memorable characters along the way including the Artful Dodger (Paul Mallory), Nancy (Deveny Rosebrock), Fagin (Robert Yoman), Bill Sykes (Bryan Dryer) and Mr. Brownlow (Steve Antalek). Oliver! Memorable songs from the show include, “You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket or Two,” “As Long As He Needs Me,” and “Where Is Love.”

Others in the cast at the Croswell include: Tom Hodgman, - Mr. Bumble, Kayla Henry - Widow Corney, Alex Drews - Noah Claypole, Jesse Monte - Mr. Sowerberry, Libby Edwards - Mrs. Sowerberry, and Becca Nowak as Charlotte. Ensemble members include: Jeff Adams, Michael Allen, Mollie Cardella, Lauren Carlton, Margaret Clark, Debbie Corbin, Robin Donaghy, Keith Filipek, Sarah Hodgman, Mary Margaret Hollstein, Alison Hunt, Mark Hyre, Sarah Matlow, Brittani McComb, Meg McNamee, Ashley Price, Benjamin Rosebrock, Taieshia Tindall, Nathan VanAtta, Dale White and Andrea Wozniak.

Orphans, street urchins and workhouse boys are portrayed by: Cooper Adams, Jon Antalek, Matthew Antalek,

Brock Boze, Cole Carrico, Anthony Contreras, Jayden Donaghy, Dominic Duncan, Kyle Haeussler, Tommy Hodgman, Halle Horwath, Jacob Hyre, Lauren Kapnick, Cameron Kuhn, Grant Long, and Arielle Osstifin.

On opening night, join the Croswell for a very special event! The Great Big Night, sponsored by many local businesses, organizations and individuals, is really three parties in one.  The pre-show event, called The Big T’Do will take place from 5:30pm – 7:30pm under a tent behind Adrian City Hall. The Big T’Do features dinner and a bar, a live auction and lots of great fun!  Immediately after The Big T’Do, the party moves to the Croswell.  At 8:00pm Ken Thompson will receive the Lenawee Arts Award, followed by the opening night performance of Oliver!  After the show, a dancing-under-the-stars celebration wraps up the night.  Called The Big Finish, the after-party includes a midnight buffet, desserts, a cash bar, the opportunity to meet, and dance with, the cast and much, much more!

Tickets for Oliver! range in price from $15 - $35 for adults and are just $15 for students aged 15 and under. Tickets to The Great Big Night are available for $125 to participate in all of the events, or just $100 to attend the show and either one of the parties. For information about tickets, call the Croswell at 517-264-SHOW (7469), stop in to the box office at 129 E. Maumee, Adrian, MI, Mon-Fri, 9-5 pm or visit www.croswell.org. 

For more information about Oliver! The Great Big Night, or to schedule an interview with a member of the cast or artistic team, please contact Jere Righter at 517-263-6868 or at jrighter@croswell.org.