
Capturing Magic with Cindy Kane
This #TechTuesday, we are delighted to step behind the scenes to interview someone who helps create the face of Encore as you know it: photographer Cindy Kane. Her beautiful images brighten up our website, the season brochure, and,… Read More
Posted on November 26, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy

An Attitude of Gratitude
Happy #FrontRowFriday, everyone! Next week, many of you will go around the table and share what you are thankful for this year. Since we will all be celebrating with our own families over Thanksgiving, our Encore family took… Read More
Posted on November 22, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Staff/Board, The Front Row
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A Frozen Family Affair: The Payne Sisters
A Frozen #FrontRowFriday to all the Encore fans out there! We’re buzzing with anticipation leading up to the opening of Disney’s Frozen Jr. this evening at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre. It’s our first production back in our home… Read More
Posted on October 11, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Production, Recommended Reading: Sales, The Front Row
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Farewell to Summer Intern Brian Hernandez
This #TechTuesday, we’d like to take this time to thank a powerful force behind this summer’s educational and theatrical programming: Arts Management intern Brian Hernandez. Brian has been an essential member of Encore’s staff as we wrapped up… Read More
Posted on August 13, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy

3 Thrilling July Highlights to Get You Excited for Fall
Greetings, Encore fans! Can you believe that July has come and gone? We’ve been channeling our inner Olaf and enjoying all of the wonderful things we can do “in summerrrrrr.” July was a whirlwind of activity here at… Read More
Posted on August 6, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Theatre for the Very Young, The Front Row
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Newsies by the Numbers
1,253 Patrons Encore had the pleasure of welcoming over one thousand patrons during the opening weekend of Newsies. Crowds left with smiles on their faces and a tap dancing pep in their steps. Come join in on the… Read More
Posted on July 26, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Sales, The Front Row
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“A Veritable Nonstop Delight” – Newsies Guest Reviewer
After a whirlwind opening weekend of Newsies, we’re back on The Front Row today with a special guest reviewer, Mealy Cronin. Please enjoy this “theatre by kids for kids” review…by kids! Running July 19th-28th at the Kenmore Middle… Read More
Posted on July 24, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy

A Newsies Headline Round-Up
The Newsies Tell All! In this week’s #TechTuesday, we heard from many members of our large cast of 44 actors. It was wonderful to hear about some of their favorite moments in rehearsal, as well as what the… Read More
Posted on July 19, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy

From the Cast: A Newsies Rehearsal Update
Extra, extra, read all about it! Encore’s production of Disney’s Newsies opens this Friday. The buzz in the office about this show has been steadily growing to an excited roar. Today we’re pumped to check in with a… Read More
Posted on July 16, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy

5 Reasons Not to Miss Newsies
The Leaps The choreography in this production is off the charts! Full of kicks, leaps, and taps that will leave you (and the cast) breathless, the dance numbers of Newsies do not disappoint, from the second number of… Read More
Posted on July 12, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy