The Encore Musical Theatre Company is Southeast Michigan’s premier professional musical theatre, committed to producing high-quality musicals and live music performances that entertain, inspire, and bring communities together in our intimate space. The Encore is dedicated to fostering the next generation of artists, audiences and productions.
Get ready to sing along to classics that have defined generations like “ Rocket Man “, “ Tiny Dancer “, and “ Your Song ” ...
Experience the timeless wit and charm of Oscar Wilde’s comedic masterpiece starring Fred Grandy as the formidable Lady Bracknell. Join us for an evening of ...
A tribute to the iconic singer-songwriter whose timeless melodies and poetic verses span folk, rock, and jazz. From classics like “ Both Sides Now ” ...
This timeless tale of love and conflict in the streets of New York comes alive in The Encore’s intimate Maas Theatre. With electrifying choreography and ...
by A.A. Cristi - March 05, 2025
Fans of Jane Austen and musical theatre are in for a treat as The Encore Musical Theatre Company brings the Michigan premiere of Sense & Sensibility to the stage from February 27 to March 16, 2025. See photos from the production....
by Joshua Wright - February 07, 2025
The Encore Musical Theatre Company will present the Michigan premiere of Sense & Sensibility, a romantic new chamber musical with book, music, and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Paul Gordon (Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Daddy Long Legs) and based on the novel by Jane Austen.
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 17, 2025
The Encore Musical Theatre Company will kick off 2025 with a heartfelt tribute to one of the most iconic bands in music history: The Beatles. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...
by A.A. Cristi - December 16, 2024
See first look photos of the Tony Award-winning musical, Annie at The Encore Musical Theatre Company in Dexter.
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by A.A. Cristi - November 11, 2024
The Encore Musical Theatre Company in Dexter, Michigan, has announced the opening of ANNIE on the Maas Stage from December 5, 2024, to January 12, 2025, featuring Ellen Gruber as Annie and David Moan as Daddy Warbucks....
by Stephi Wild - November 05, 2024
The Encore Musical Theatre Company will present an evening with Broadway star and University of Michigan professor of voice, Chelsea Packard, as she takes the stage for her concert, Broadway, Old Fashioned....
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 04, 2024
The Encore Musical Theatre Company and University of Michigan's School of Music, Theatre & Dance collaborate for BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL, directed by Vincent J. Cardina this fall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets. ...
by Stephi Wild - August 15, 2024
The Encore Musical Theatre Company has announced the appointment of Cheryl Willoughby as Director of Development. Entering its 16th season, the successful nonprofit produces top-quality professional theatre in the Great Lakes region and has experienced rapid growth since relocating to Dexter’s histo...
by Blair Ingenthron - July 27, 2024
Dan Cooney and friends will perform a one-night-only concert at The Encore Musical Theatre Company on August 9, 2024, at 7 PM. ...
by Stephi Wild - July 09, 2024
The Encore Musical Theatre Company has announced the appointment of Frank Mack as their new Managing Director. ...
Rediscover the timeless tale of love and resilience in Michigan’s premiere production. Winner of Chicago’s Jeff Award for Best New Musical, Paul Gordon’s soaring score ...
New Musical
Michigan Premiere
One of the most iconic bands in music history, The Beatles captivated the world with their revolutionary sound and timeless hits like “ Hey Jude ...
Experience the heartwarming classic Annie. This timeless Tony Award-winning musical is the perfect holiday outing!
Holiday Show
A spine-chilling concert that celebrates Broadway’s darker side. Featuring haunting melodies from shows like The Phantom of the Opera , Jekyll and Hyde , Sweeney ...
Based on a "true story" in the tabloid "The Weekly World News", Bat Boy: The Musical tells a tale of acceptance and belonging.
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A trailblazing figure in the world of music, Sam Cooke left an indelible mark on the rhythm and blues scene of the 1950s and ’60s ...
Four girls with big dreams set out for New York City…life comes along for the ride. At a time when it seems like the whole ...
New Musical
Wednesdays/Thursdays at 3PM
Fridays/Saturdays at 7:30
Saturdays/Sundays at 2PM
A highly anticipated sequel to Season 14's most popular tribute concert, Tribute to Classic Rock 2.0 is the ultimate celebration of the music that defined ...
Concert
The Love Boat stars Fred Grandy and Ted Lange (Gopher and Isaac) reunite on The Encore’s stage in this Tony Award -winning comedy.
Comedy
This tribute concert will showcase an incredible lineup of talented musicians paying homage to the timeless music and harmonies that defined The Mamas & the ...
Star jazz vocalist, Tammy McCann takes us on an unforgettable musical journey in celebration of the indelible mark left by female jazz musicians throughout history....
“Into the Woods, each time you go there’s more to learn of what you know"
Join us for an evening filled with the greatest hits of Paul Simon, showcasing his remarkable solo career as well as the beloved classics from ...
This holiday season discover the perfect gift for everyone on your list! With a dazzling score by Irving Berlin, featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” ...
The Encore proudly welcomes the internationally acclaimed Musical Theatre Department from The University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance. Winner of the Tony ...
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Join us as we kick off our Season 15 Tribute Concert Series with the ultimate homage to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons at The ...
THE ENCORE: Southeast Michigan's Premier Professional Musical Theatre Company proudly presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Little Shop of Horrors is a deviously delicious Broadway and ...
Come and meet those dancing feet on 42ND STREET, the glamorous, Tony Award-Winning, 1930’s musical spectacular. The stakes are high when a young chorus girl ...
Tony-nominated Jeremy Jordan sells out The Encore for one-night-only concert in Dexter, Michigan Tony and Grammy-nominated actor and singer Jeremy Jordan is set to take ...
Join us as we wrap up our Season 14 Tribute Concert Seriers at The Encore with a tribute to the master songster, James Taylor....
Join The Encore for their popular tribute concert series! DIVAS will celebrate the greatest pop singers of all time - Whitney, Mariah, Celine, Adele, Aretha ...
Once on This Island is a Calypso-flavored tale of one small girl who finds love in a world of prejudice. Winner of the 2018 TONY AWARD ...
Enjoy the best of Classic Rock with our tribute concert including songs from Queen, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, and many many more! Directed by Dan Cooney, Music Direction by R. MacKenzie ...
The holiday classic comes to life on stage with this hilarious and colorful musical from University of Michigan alumn songwriting team, Pasek and Paul (Tony ...
Broadway stars Chelsea and Geoff Packard bring the music of The Carpenters to life with an evening of their greatest hits including, "Solitaire", "Rainy Days ...
A sassy, sultry musical celebration of legendary jazz great, Fats Waller. Aint Misbehavin is one of the most popular, well-crafted revues of all time and ...
On a small Greek island, Sophie dreams of a perfect wedding one which includes her father giving her away. The problem? Sophie doesnt know who ...
The Encore Presents TRIBUTE: Billy Joel, MAY 12 - 15Billy Joel turns 73 this week and The Encore is celebrating in a big way! One ...
A THOUSAND FACES: THE LON CHANEY MUSICAL tells the incredible true story of the pioneering silent movie star, who changed the face of film. Born ...
Celebrate Women's History Month with a tribute to America's most successful vocal group of all-time, THE SUPREMES! Detroit vocalist ARIELLE CROSBY (Stevie Wonder and Queen ...
The Encore performs Stevie Wonder's greatest hits....
What happens when you take the Great American Songbook of Musical Theatre and hand it over to a collaboration of Broadway vocalists and global Jazz ...
A tribute to the band The Eagles. Enjoy your favorite songs like "Hotel California", "Desperado", and "Take it Easy"!...
Broadway Stars, Chelsea and Geoff Packard, return to The Encore for 3 nights of Holiday Cheer with MERRY & BRIGHT. The married couple, both veterans ...
When Harry Truman was unexpectedly thrust into the U.S. Presidency in 1945, he was ridiculed by both the press and the public as the little ...
The touching and true story of country music legend Patsy Cline and her friendship with a Texas housewife Louise Seger. Told through the heartfelt and ...
The first concert in the Season 13 Tribute Concert Series. Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, We are the Champions and more!...
The longest running review on Broadway, Smokey Joes Cafe takes you to The Neighborhood, featuring the music of Leiber and Stoller, with recognizable tunes such ...
James and the Giant Peach Jr. is a fun-filled musical take on the classic story! You may remember this adventure of a boy who just ...
The Encore Musical Theatre Company proudly presents The Secret Garden, running November 14th through December 22nd 2019. The Secret Garden is directed and choreographed by ...
Fun Home is a Tony Award-winning musical based on Alison Bechdel's 2006 graphic memoir of the same name. The musical features music by Jeanine Tesori ...
The Encore Musical Theatre Company proudly presents Crazy for You, running June 20th through August 11th, 2019. Crazy for You is directed by Daniel C. ...
The Encore Musical Theatre Company proudly presents Next to Normal, running January 31st through February 24th, 2019. Next to Normal is directed by Wilde Award ...
The Encore Musical Theatre Company proudly presents Hello, Dolly!, running November 15th through December 23rd, 2018. Hello, Dolly! is directed by Jamie Colburn, music directed ...
The Encore Musical Theatre Company proudly presents A Little Night Music, running September 20th through October 14th, 2018. A Little Night Music is directed and ...
West Side Story is a musical with a book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. It was inspired by ...
The Encore Musical Theatre Company opens the developmental premiere of INTO THE WILD on April 14th. Based on the novel of the same name by ...
Assassins is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by John Weidman, based on an idea by Charles Gilbert, Jr. It ...
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A Driving Beat
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Groundhog Day the Musical
Grosse Pointe Theatre (3/28 - 4/6) NEW MUSICAL
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The Importance of Being Earnest
The Encore Musical Theatre Company (4/24 - 5/4) | |
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How I Learned to Drive
Riverwalk Theatre (4/3 - 4/13) | |
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Sesame Street Live! Say Hello
Miller Auditorium (5/11 - 5/11) | |
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Cornwell’s Dinner Theatre (8/28 - 10/18) | |
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96th Annual Spring Dance Concert
Hilberry Gateway (4/18 - 4/19) | |
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Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity)
Whiting Auditorium (6/22 - 6/22) | |
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Inspire Theatre (3/21 - 4/6) | |
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