UPCOMING TRIBUTE:
Joni Mitchell
May 8-11, 2025
Join us in our intimate lobby venue as our talented musicians celebrate the legendary Joni Mitchell, whose timeless melodies and poetic storytelling have shaped generations of music lovers. This heartfelt tribute honors her unparalleled career, spanning folk, rock, and jazz, with renditions of classics like Both Sides Now, Big Yellow Taxi, and more. Experience the magic of her music up close in the warm, inviting atmosphere of our Lobby Stage—where every lyric and melody feels as personal as Joni intended. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of song and storytelling!
Sponsored by Dexter’s Pub
UPCOMING MAIN STAGE:
Leonard Bernstein’s
West Side Story
June 5-July 6, 2025
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 an unforgettable score by the great Leonard Bernstein, this classic musical captivates audiences with its powerful themes and stunning performances. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of one of Broadway’s most beloved musicals.
Directed by Michael Berry
Music Direction by R. MacKenzie Lewis
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In The News
BAT BOY SIGHTING IN DEXTER!
The Encore Musical Theatre Company is thrilled to announce its second annual collaboration with the University of Michigan’s renowned School of Music, Theatre & Dance for a special production of Bat Boy: The Musical, running from October 10–20, 2024 at The Encore...
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.
