MEET THE CAST

Chris Joseph is a native Ann Arbor-ite and a lifelong performer who has been seen onstage with many area theaters. This is Chris’ 16th tribute concert with The Encore. Highlights include: Sam Cooke,  Classic Rock 2.0, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Queen, and Stevie Wonder.  Encore main stage credits include: Ain’t Misbehavin’, Smokey Joe’s Café, and Sweeney Todd. Other area credits include Angel in Rent, Richie in A Chorus Line, and Whizzer in Falsettos. Chris is the lead male vocalist of the swing band Accidentally Hip, which performs locally.

Aaron Lavigne is an Encore favorite who grew up in Cincinnati, OH where his love of music began before he could speak. The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and Motown Artists taught him the language of music while inspiring him to sing, pick up multiple instruments, and write songs. Aaron has performed on Broadway, Off-Broadway, Broadway Tours, with Symphonies, in Lower East Side rock clubs, on the high seas, and in concert halls across multiple continents. He has recorded and released two original studio albums. 

Ash Moran is beyond excited to return to The Encore for The Beatles tribute! Previous Encore tributes include: Simon and Garfunkel, Classic Rock, and most recently Broadway Thrillers. Encore main stage credits include: Into The Woods (Cinderella), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey), and most recently stepped in for a single performance of Annie (Star-to-Be).