special events
Community Listening Session at The encore theatre
Thursday, Apr 16 from 5:30 pm to 7 pm
DEXTER AREA TOURISM – HOSTED BY DESTINATION ANN ARBOR at THE ENCORE
Examining how tourism impacts our communities and how it can best support local businesses, neighborhoods, and quality of life for residents,
Destination Ann Arbor is working with communities across Washtenaw County to create a Tourism Impact Plan. Your voice is an important part of that process!
We’re examining how tourism shows up in our communities and how it can best support local businesses, neighborhoods, and the quality of life of residents in the future.
As part of this process, we want to hear directly from residents, business owners, and community members like you.
These conversations are an opportunity to share your experiences, ideas, and hopes for tourism in Dexter. Please register below if you plan to attend.
The Encore's 2026 Gala
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026
Thursday, May 14 | 5:30 PM
Cocktails | Dinner | Performance | Desserts
Experience an intimate evening with Encore’s Broadway friends in an exclusive setting. Join us for an unforgettable performance, directed by Vincent J. Cardinal, featuring acclaimed artists, including Encore’s own Dan Cooney (Broadway’s Les Miz; Mamma Mia) and Jessica Grové (Broadway’s Les Miz; Thoroughly Modern Millie), Chelsea Packard (Broadway’s Wicked; Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), Geoff Packard (Broadway’s Matilda; The Phantom of the Opera), Matt Bogart (Broadway’s Jersey Boys; Miss Saigon) and more!Â
The evening will be emceed by David Moan with special appearances by Fred Grandy (television’s The Love Boat) and more surprises to be announced soon!Â
In addition to the performance, your ticket includes delicious food from 42 North Social House, plus wine, beer, champagne, a specialty cocktail/mocktails throughout the evening.
Your attendance directly supports our mission to bring world-class theatre to our community and nurture the next generation of theatre artists and appreciators.
Tickets are $250 and on sale now!
Limited seating is available – we recommend making your reservation early!
Please call or visit the box office during box office hours (Tuesday – Friday 10AM – 2PM) to secure your seats. 734.268.6200
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!