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Photos: First Look At ANNIE At The Encore Musical Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2024

See first look photos of the Tony Award-winning musical, Annie at The Encore Musical Theatre Company in Dexter.

The Encore Musical Theatre Company Presents ANNIE
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 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.

Tipping Point Offer Free, Halloween-Themed Staged Reading To The Public
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2024

Tipping Point Theatre has announced its first event of the 2024/25 IN THE WORKS series, The Jigsaw Bride: A Frankenstein Story by local Playwright Joseph Zettelmaier, one night only on Monday, October 28, 2024, at 7 p.m.

STRANGERS ON A TRAIN Makes Michigan Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024

The Michigan premiere Strangers On a Train by Craig Warner, based on the novel by Patricia Highsmith, runs October 9 through November 3, 2024, Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester Hills.

New Musical NEW WORLD COMIN' Kicks Off The Encore Theatre's 16th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2024

The Encore Theatre's 16th season opens with the world premiere of the new musical NEW WORLD COMIN', running from September 12-22, 2024.

New Musical NEW WORLD COMIN' Kicks Off The Encore Theatre's 16th Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2024

Set in 1968, three childhood friends —Mickey, Sharon, and Bonnie— leave Moose Town, Minnesota in a VW bus, headed to New York City for a singing contest — but what happens when life comes along for the ride?

Photos: The Encore Musical Theatre Company Presents OKLAHOMA!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2024

The Encore Musical Theatre Company's production of the timeless musical classic, Oklahoma! by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein opened last week. With the 14-piece orchestra, conducted by R. MacKenzie Lewis, taking center stage, the audience is immersed in the rich and vibrant score of one of Broadway's most beloved musicals. See photos from the production.

OKLAHOMA! Comes to the Encore Musical Theatre Company in June
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024

The Encore Musical Theatre Company has announced its upcoming production of the timeless musical classic, Oklahoma! by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. The production is set to take to The Maas Stage June 6-30, 2024.

42ND STREET Opens At The Encore On June 1!
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2023

The Encore Musical Theatre Company announces its highly anticipated production of the Broadway hit musical 42nd Street, running June 1-25 in The Maas Theatre.

Photos: First Look At A CHRISTMAS STORY at The Encore Musical Theatre Company, Directed By Broadway's Dan Cooney
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2022

Get a first look at A Christmas Story: The Musical, which opened last week at The Encore Musical Theatre Company in Dexter, Michigan.

A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL Comes to the Encore Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2022

The Encore, Michigan’s award-winning, non-profit professional theatre company, is gearing up for the holidays with A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL.

The Encore's ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER MUSIC OF THE NIGHT Concert Is Selling Out Fast
by Grace Cutler - Jul 30, 2022

The Encore’s final offering of the summer will soar onto The Maas stage August 11-14. MUSIC OF THE NIGHT: A CELEBRATION OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER will feature some of the Broadway composer’s greatest hits from musicals such as Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sunset Boulevard, Cats, Evita and more. 

The Encore Presents MAMMA MIA! Beginning This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2022

The Encore’s highly anticipated production of MAMMA MIA! sails onto The Maas stage this month. Arriving on “the Island,” are performers from New York, Chicago, the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance, as well as extraordinary local talent and Encore favorites. 

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', DREAMGIRLS & More Announced for The Encore 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2022

After a challenging, yet successful year of producing theatre, concerts and special events amidst unpredictable circumstances, The Encore Musical Theatre Company is moving forward into their 14th Season! 

The Encore to Present TRIBUTE: BILLY JOEL
by Marissa Tomeo - May 8, 2022

Billy Joel turns 73 this week and The Encore is celebrating in a big way. One of the best-selling artists of all time, with over 160 million records sold worldwide, Billy Joel has had a successful career as a solo artist since the 1970s. With memorable hits like New York State of Mind, Just the Way You Are, Scenes From an Italian Restaurant and more, The Encore will once again take audiences back in time with their popular tribute concert series. 

Broadway-Style Holiday Cheer Comes To The Encore
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2021

The Encore Musical Theatre Company kicks off a month of joyful seasonal events with MERRY & BRIGHT, a delightful holiday concert starring Broadway's GEOFF AND CHELSEA PACKARD. In what promises to be a fun and festive evening, this talented couple will perform many holiday favorites, such as It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, O Holy Night and Winter Wonderland. 

SIMPLY SONDHEIM to Honor Broadway's Greatest Composer at Encore Music Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2021

At 91 years-old and with credits that range from “West Side Story” and “Gypsy” to “Sweeney Todd” and “Into The Woods” just to name a few, Stephen Sondheim remains one of Broadway's most pivotal voices.

Cast Announced For Theatre's NOVA's Next Zoom Play, 4 GENRES By Ron Riekki
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2021

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's professional theatre with an exclusive focus on new plays and playwrights, presents a new play written specifically for the Zoom format each month (January through April) with their PLAY OF THE MONTH series.

Theatre NOVA presents the Play of the Month: 4 GENRES by Ron Reikki
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2021

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor’s professional theatre with an exclusive focus on new plays and playwrights, presents a new play written specifically for the Zoom format each month (January through April) with their PLAY OF THE MONTH series. “4 Genres” by Ron Riekki, the second offering in the series, will be performed live on Zoom on Wednesday, February 24th at 8pm and available ON DEMAND for Series Pass holders through May.

Weekend Wonders Online New Play Festival Premieres This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2021

For Weekend Wonders, four teams of four theatre artists (one playwright, one director, and two actors) have 48 hours to write, memorize, rehearse and perform a new 10-15 minute play.