FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
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SEE "MATILDA"
Make your reunion weekend complete with a performance Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical! Join us for this joyful Broadway hit featuring our extraordinary cast.
CLICK HERE TO ORDER TICKETS FOR "MATILDA"
or visit the Box Office
TAKE A BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR
Join one of our special backstage adventures as you travel above the stage and visit our offsite storage areas, including the legendary Costume Dungeon.
Tour Times:
Saturday at 9:30 AM
Sunday at 6:00 PM
Free, but preregistration is encouraged. Reserving your spot helps us plan group sizes and provide the best experience for everyone. Please note: This tour includes a spiral staircase and ladder climb and is intended for guests who are comfortable with both.
Record Your Croswell Memory
Visit the red telephone at the concession stand or call 1-800-437-3009 (invitation number 103341) from anywhere during the weekend to leave a message. Tell us about your favorite show, your first visit, someone who inspired you, or what the Croswell has meant to you.
Your memories may become part of future Croswell storytelling and celebrations.
Need a bite to eat?
Farver's will have a selection of snacks and beverages available throughout the evening. If you're looking for something a little more substantial, we've partnered with a few of our downtown neighbors for easy order-and-go meals you can pick up and enjoy back under the tent.
Dempsey's
Maumee Street Kitchen & Tap Room
Sauce Italian Grill & Pub
Support local, grab something delicious, and get right back to the reunion fun!
Event Schedule
Thursday, August 6
Arrive Early & Settle In - Explore downtown, and enjoy opening night of Matilda.
DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS & CROSWELL MEMORABILIA DISPLAY (self guided)
12:00-5:00 PM - Select locations throughout downtown, see walking maps available!
CHECK-IN & LANYARD PICK-UP
4:00-6:00 PM - Farver's
OPENING NIGHT PERFORMANCE: MATILDA
7:30 PM
Additional lanyard pickup will be available following the performance.
Friday, August 7
Reconnect with old friends, make new memories, and celebrate 160 years of the Croswell together.
KICKOFF & CHECK-IN
4:00 PM - Downtown Adrian First Friday is in full swing!
Lanyard pickup available throughout the afternoon at the registration tent near City Hall.
OPEN HOUSE & SELF-GUIDED TOURS
There's a story around every corner. Explore the theater, visit favorite spaces, meet Croswell friends sharing memories and history throughout the building, snap a photo on stage, and stop by the Box Office & Gift Shop for exclusive reunion merchandise.
Building tours conclude at 8:30 PM
COMMUNITY PIANO SINGALONG
5:15 PM & 7:45 PM - UNDER THE TENT
Join Todd Schreiber at the piano for Broadway favorites and timeless show tunes.
Scan the QR code on your table for lyrics, then sing along or simply enjoy the music!
CROSWELL FAMILY PHOTO
6:30 PM - Julia Argyros Auditorium
Let's fill every seat! Join us in the theater for a once-in-a-lifetime photo celebrating 160 years of the Croswell family...generations of performers, volunteers, audience members, donors, staff, and friends.
ONLINE AUCTION & MORE
Browse exclusive reunion auction packages by visiting the reunion website.
Auction closes at 8:30 PM
If you're a winning bidder, stop by the Box Office before you leave to check out and receive your certificate.
8:30 PM - Farver's Last Call
The rest of the weekend
Saturday, August 8
9:30 AM - Behind-the-Scenes Tour: HOW THE MAGIC HAPPENS
See what audiences never get to see! Join one of our special backstage adventures as you travel above the stage, explore Front Street Storage, and venture into the legendary Costume Dungeon.
DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS & CROSWELL MEMORABILIA DISPLAY (self-guided)
11:00 AM-5:00 PM
FARVER'S IS OPEN!
1:00 PM
MATILDA PERFORMANCES
2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Sunday, August 9
MATILDA PERFORMANCE
2:30 PM
6:00 PM - Behind-the-Scenes Tour: HOW THE MAGIC HAPPENS
See what audiences never get to see! Join one of our special backstage adventures as you travel above the stage, explore Front Street Storage, and venture into the legendary Costume Dungeon.
Where to stay
It's opening weekend of MATILDA, so whether you're traveling in or planning a stay-cation, there will be magic all weekend long!
Hotel: Comfort Inn & Suites - (517) 759-3410
Discounted rooms available for reunion guests on August 7 and August 8.
Rate: $139/night
Mention the Croswell Family Reunion when booking to receive the group rate!
Bed & Breakfast Experience: The Stacy Mansion - (517) 858-9708
Looking for a unique and historic stay? The Stacy Mansion offers elegant accommodations in nearby Tecumseh.
Reunion weekend discounts available. Guests are encouraged to contact the property directly for availability.
Thank you to our amazing partners for supporting the Croswell and making our 160th Anniversary Series possible!
WITH SUPPORT FROM
Argyros Family Foundation
Bill & Val Hall
Pam & Scott Adair
Brenda & Frank Baker
Kapnick Family Foundation
BJ & Jessica Bernard | Allan & Julie Brittain
Mike & Deb Calabrese
Charlene & William DeMots | Design Build Detroit
Dwyer Philanthropy | Gurdjian Insurance Group
Kapnick Insurance Co
Dave & Brenda Knapp | Krieghoff-Lenawee Co.
Lenawee Community Foundation
Red Letter | Kris & Emory Schmidt | WesBanco
Tom & Christine MacNaughton | Adrian Mechanical Services | Adrian Mini Storage
Mike & Sarah Berthold | County National Bank | Hammond Family | HB Steele Inc
Chuck & Michelle Force | Foundation Realty | Lightning Quick Gas N Go
Love Family Dental | Amy Saylor & Dennis Degnan
Pat & Harvey Schmidt | Williams Insulation | Duane & Vicky Winter
Martin's Home Center | Dane & Kristin Nelson
Thomas & Jeanette Meyer | Helmut & Dorothee Reuscher | Brad & Laura Rieger
