MacKenzie Lewis

The Encore Musical Theatre Company Presents ANNIE

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.

THE ELVES AND THE SCHUMACHERS TWO: CHANUKAH BOOGALOO to Play Theatre NOVA

Theatre NOVA will continue its 10th-anniversary season with the world premiere of “THE ELVES AND THE SCHUMACHERS TWO: CHANUKAH BOOGALOO”, by Carla Milarch & R. MacKenzie Lewis.

Photos: The Encore Musical Theatre Company Presents OKLAHOMA!

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

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.

Classic Rock Tribute (2.0) to Be Held at The Encore Next Weekend

Get ready to rock at The Encore Musical Theatre Company's final tribute concert of Season 15, hitting the Maas Stage on Thursday, May 2nd for four exclusive performances only!

Theatre NOVA to Present THE YEAR WITHOUT A PANTO CLAUS By Carla Milarch And R. MacKenzie Lewis

'Theatre NOVA presents 'The Year Without a Panto Claus' by Carla Milarch and R. MacKenzie Lewis. Join Jingle and Jangle as they search for Santa and bring back Christmas cheer.

Michigan Playwrights Festival Submissions Now Open

After the success of the inaugural Michigan Playwrights Festival seven years ago, Theatre NOVA continues its semi-annual tradition, announcing a call for submissions for this season’s festival. Learn more about how to submit here!

Photos: First Look at LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at The Encore

The Encore, Southeast Michigan’s premier professional musical theatre company, opened their 15th Anniversary Season last week with the much-anticipated production of Little Shop of Horrors. Check out all new production photos here!

The Encore to Present LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Next Month

The Encore, Southeast Michigan's premier professional musical theatre company, has announced the much-anticipated production of Little Shop of Horrors as the grand opener for its 15th anniversary season. This timeless musical comedy is set to captivate audiences from September 7 - 24, promising an unforgettable theatrical experience.

Theatre NOVA Reveals 2023-24 Season of Michigan and World  Premieres

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor’s resident nonprofit professional theatre, has announced its 2023-24 Season of Michigan and World  Premieres.  Theatre NOVA offers a  subscription program as the best way to see quality programs at a discounted price. Subscribers save on single ticket prices and guarantee their seats for all plays through  August 2024. 

42ND STREET Opens At The Encore On June 1!

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.

Nominations Announced For State-Wide High School Musical Bobby G Awards

Nominations have been announced for the ninth annual Bobby G Awards by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA).

STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN Comes to the Encore Next Week

What better way to kick off the New Year than with your favorite classic rock tunes? From Aerosmith's “Dream On” and Journey's “Don't Stop Believin',” to Deep Purple's “Smoke on the Water” and Foreigner's “Cold as Ice”, you'll want to pull on your bell bottoms for this rollicking trip down memory lane.

Theatre NOVA Presents SUGAR PLUM PANTO Beginning This Week

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's resident nonprofit professional theatre, continues its 2022-23 season of in-person full-length productions with “Sugar Plum Panto” by Carla Milarch and R. MacKenzie Lewis, which runs December 9 through December 31, 2022.

A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL Comes to the Encore Next Month

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

Photos: First Look at Gerry McIntyre Helmed AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at The Encore

The Tony Award winning musical, Ain't Misbehavin', opens at The Encore Musical Theatre Company in Dexter, Michigan this week. At the helm is 'The Mayor of Broadway' Gerry McIntyre, whose energetic choreography was last seen at The Encore in Smokey Joe's Café.

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Comes to The Encore Musical Theatre Company This Week

The Tony Award winning musical, Ain’t Misbehavin’, opens at The Encore Musical Theatre Company in Dexter, Michigan this week. At the helm is “The Mayor of Broadway” GERRY MCINTYRE, whose energetic choreography was last seen at The Encore in Smokey Joe’s Café. Not only an accomplished director and choreographer, McIntyre’s Broadway performance credits include Anything Goes with PATTI LUPONE, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with DONNY OSMOND, and the original company of Once on this Island. 

Theatre NOVA Announces Revised 2022-2023 Season

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's resident nonprofit professional theatre, is thrilled to announce its 2022-23 Season of Michigan and World Premieres. Proud to produce the hottest new plays at affordable prices, Theatre NOVA offers a subscription program as the best way to see quality programs at a discounted price. Subscribers can save up to 25% off single ticket prices and guarantee their seats for all our plays through August 2023.

Tony-Winner AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Launches The Encore's Season 14

The Encore's first offering of Season 14 bursts onto The Maas stage September 15 – October 2. AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' will feature direction and choreography by “The Mayor of Broadway” GERRY MCINTYRE, whose energetic choreography was last seen at The Encore in the Season 13 opener, Smokey Joe's Café.

Theatre NOVA Announces 2022-2023 Season Beginning in September 2022

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's resident nonprofit professional theatre, has announced its 2022-23 Season of Michigan and World Premieres. Theatre NOVA offers a subscription program as the best way to see quality programs at a discounted price.