special events

SANTA SATURDAY!

December 6, 2025: 9AM-12PM

Santa Saturday returns on Saturday, December 6th from 9AM-12PM. As always, the incredible Michele Anliker will be there to take photos for you to download later. This event is free, we just ask that you reserve your time slot (one slot per family please) so that we can make sure that Santa is able to receive everyone’s holiday list!

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A Merry Little Christmas

December 17 & 18 at 7:00PM

Get into the holiday spirit with this entertaining Christmas concert featuring Encore Favorites Chris Joseph, Gayle E. Martin, and Ash Moran! Encore audiences know Chris Joseph from nearly every tribute concert we have produced, as well as Smokey Joe’s Café and Ain’t Misbehavin’. Gayle E. Martin most recently starred as Doc in West Side Story and Milky White in Into the Woods. Audiences know Ash Moran from their turn as Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, and Cinderella in Into the Woods. Ash also stars as Olaf in this season’s Frozen! Trust us, you won’t want to miss this festive, intimate concert on The Encore’s Lobby Stage!

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The Encore's 2026 Gala

THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026

Join us for an unforgettable evening at The Encore’s signature fundraising event! The 2026 Gala promises another night of extraordinary entertainment, delicious food and drink, and joyful celebration in support of professional musical theatre in Southeast Michigan.

Last year’s Gala featured dazzling performances by three Broadway power couples—this year’s entertainment will be announced soon, but you can count on an exciting lineup you won’t want to miss.

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details!

This event is generously sponsored by DAN CHAPMAN, and a grant from the Dexter Community Fund (DCF).

Sensory Friendly performance

WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2026 - 2PM

Join us for our second annual Thoroughly Friendly performance – an inclusive, sensory-friendly showing of Fiddler on the Roof designed especially for audience members with dementia, sensory sensitivities, neurodivergent conditions, or those who prefer a more relaxed theatre environment.

Stay tuned for more details!