R. MacKenzie Lewis

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.

Classic Rock Tribute (2.0) to Be Held at The Encore Next Weekend
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 27, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2023

'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
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2023

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
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2023

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
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 19, 2023

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
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2023

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!
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.

STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN Comes to the Encore Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2023

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
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2022

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
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.

Photos: First Look at Gerry McIntyre Helmed AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at The Encore
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 17, 2022

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
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2022

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
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2022

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
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2022

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
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 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.

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. 

Diana Ross and the Supremes Tribute Next Up at The Encore!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2022

From Ain't No Mountain High Enough to Stop, In the Name of Love, you'll want to be there when the music of DIANA ROSS AND THE SUPREMES hits The Encore stage this month!

The Encore Musical Theatre Company to Stage Stevie Wonder Tribute
by Marissa Tomeo - Feb 20, 2022

Be prepared to dance in your seat as a group of Encore vocalists bring the music of legendary singer/songwriter STEVIE WONDER to life on The Maas stage at The Encore Musical Theatre Company. This anticipated concert is the culmination of The Encore’s month-long celebration of Black Heritage Through Music, and will feature some of your favorite Stevie hits — Superstition, Living for the City, You Are the Sunshine of My Life and so many more.