Annie
December 5, 2024 – January 12, 2025
Experience the heartwarming classic Annie, running December 5 through January 12. This timeless Tony Award-winning musical is the perfect holiday outing, following the fearless young orphan Annie as she wins over billionaire Oliver Warbucks and sets out to find her true family. With beloved songs like “Tomorrow” and “It’s a Hard Knock Life,” Annie is a joy for all ages and a must-see this season!
Directed by Daniel Cooney, Music Direction by R. MacKenzie Lewis, Choreography by Amy West.
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“The Encore is more than a theatre to us; It’s a place where stories come to life, where artists thrive, and where audiences of all ages find joy and inspiration.”
– Jessica Grové and Dan Cooney
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Upcoming Main Stage
Sense & Sensibility: The Musical
MICHIGAN PREMIERE
February 27 – March 16, 2025
.Broad, aStep into the enchanting world of Jane Austen with Sense & Sensibility, a stunning new musical by Tony-nominated composer Paul Gordon (Jane Eyre, Daddy Long Legs). This witty and heartfelt adaptation brings the Dashwood sisters to life as they navigate love, heartbreak, and society’s expectations in 19th-century England. Featuring Gordon’s lush melodies and sharp storytelling, this Michigan premiere promises to captivate audiences with its romance, humor, and charm. Don’t miss this delightful musical, only at The Encore!
Directed by Matt Bogart and Daniel Cooney
Music Direction by Leah Fox
Starring Broadway’s Jessica Grové, Chelsea Packard, and Matt Bogart
Sponsored by Judith Manocherian, LLC
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In The News
Playwright Dayle Ann Hunt on Bringing ‘New World Comin” to Life for Its World Premiere at The Encore on September 12, 2024
For two weeks in September, The Encore Musical Theatre Company will present the world premiere of New World Comin’, a new work that uses popular songs of the 1960s and ‘70s to explore the intersection of social change, history, and women’s rights. The theatre’s director of marketing sat down with the musical’s creator, Dayle Ann Hunt, who is a resident of Dexter, to give readers exclusive insights into the creation of the show and its first full production.
New Musical NEW WORLD COMIN’ Kicks Off The Encore Theatre’s 16th Season September 12-22, 2024
New Musical NEW WORLD COMIN’ Kicks Off The Encore Theatre’s 16th Season: September 12-22, 2024 Dexter, Michigan At a time when it seems like the whole world is changing once again, New World Comin’, a feminist take on a ‘60s jukebox musical, remembers another time...
