MacKenzie Lewis

Photos: DJ WHITTINGTON’S KOOL KAT: A HIP-HOP PANTO at Theatre Nova
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2025

Theatre NOVA’s annual holiday panto has returned with DJ Whittington’s Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto in Ann Arbor. Written by Carla Milarch and R. MacKenzie Lewis and directed by Mike Sandusky.

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards; The Milford Theater Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards; Open Stage Of Harrisburg Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Disney's FROZEN Begins At The Encore Musical Theatre Company This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 2025

This winter, The Encore Musical Theatre Company invites audiences to step into the kingdom of Arendelle with its upcoming production of Disney's Frozen, running December 4, 2025 through January 11, 2026.

First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards; THE FULL MONTY Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards; MY FAIR LADY Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Theatre NOVA Calls For Submissions For The 2026 Michigan Playwrights Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2025

Theatre NOVA has called for submissions for the 2026 Michigan Playwrights Festival. The Festival will feature five to six original, full-length plays by Michigan-based playwrights.

DJ WHITTINGTON’S KOOL KAT: A HIP-HOP PANTO Comes to Theatre Nova in December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor’s resident nonprofit professional theatre dedicated to new works, will present DJ Whittington’s Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto, written by Carla Milarch and R. MacKenzie Lewis, running December 5, 2025–January 4, 2026.

The Encore to Open 17th Season With Tribute Concert To Stevie Wonder
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025

The Encore will kick off its 17th Season with a Tribute Concert dedicated to the legendary Stevie Wonder. Learn more about the concert and see how to purchase tickets!

Theatre NOVA Announces Lineup for 2025 Michigan Playwrights Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2025

Theatre NOVA will present the 2025 Michigan Playwrights Festival September 11–14, featuring new plays by Joseph Zettelmaier, Jennifer Lane, Jill Halpern, Andrew Morton, and Sarah Elisabeth Brown. Tickets are $10 per reading or $30 for a Festival Pass.

Theatre NOVA Reveals Titles for 2025�"2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025

Theatre NOVA has announced its eleventh season, featuring six mainstage productions, including two world premieres, two Michigan premieres, two musicals, and the return of its annual Michigan Playwrights Festival.

WEST SIDE STORY Begins Limited Run at The Encore Musical Theatre In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2025

The Encore Musical Theatre Company will present West Side Story, the groundbreaking Broadway musical inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, running for a strictly limited five weeks from June 5 through July 6 on The Encore's Maas Main Stage. 

Submissions Now Open for 2025 Michigan Playwrights Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

After the success of the inaugural Michigan Playwrights Festival eight years ago, Theatre NOVA continues its semi-annual tradition, announcing a call for submissions for this season’s festival.

The Encore Musical Theatre Company Presents ANNIE
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2024

The Encore Musical Theatre Company in Dexter, Michigan, has announced the opening of ANNIE on the Maas Stage from December 5, 2024, to January 12, 2025, featuring Ellen Gruber as Annie and David Moan as Daddy Warbucks.

THE ELVES AND THE SCHUMACHERS TWO: CHANUKAH BOOGALOO to Play Theatre NOVA
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 10, 2024

Theatre NOVA will continue its 10th-anniversary season with the world premiere of “THE ELVES AND THE SCHUMACHERS TWO: CHANUKAH BOOGALOO”, by Carla Milarch & R. MacKenzie Lewis.

Photos: The Encore Musical Theatre Company Presents OKLAHOMA!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2024

The Encore Musical Theatre Company's production of the timeless musical classic, Oklahoma! by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein opened last week. With the 14-piece orchestra, conducted by R. MacKenzie Lewis, taking center stage, the audience is immersed in the rich and vibrant score of one of Broadway's most beloved musicals. See photos from the production.

OKLAHOMA! Comes to the Encore Musical Theatre Company in June
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024

The Encore Musical Theatre Company has announced its upcoming production of the timeless musical classic, Oklahoma! by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. The production is set to take to The Maas Stage June 6-30, 2024.

Classic Rock Tribute (2.0) to Be Held at The Encore Next Weekend
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 27, 2024

Get ready to rock at The Encore Musical Theatre Company's final tribute concert of Season 15, hitting the Maas Stage on Thursday, May 2nd for four exclusive performances only!

Theatre NOVA to Present THE YEAR WITHOUT A PANTO CLAUS By Carla Milarch And R. MacKenzie Lewis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2023

'Theatre NOVA presents 'The Year Without a Panto Claus' by Carla Milarch and R. MacKenzie Lewis. Join Jingle and Jangle as they search for Santa and bring back Christmas cheer.

Michigan Playwrights Festival Submissions Now Open
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2023

After the success of the inaugural Michigan Playwrights Festival seven years ago, Theatre NOVA continues its semi-annual tradition, announcing a call for submissions for this season’s festival. Learn more about how to submit here!