The Musical: Feb. 27 - Mar. 16, 2025 Rediscover the timeless tale of love and resilience in Michigan’s premiere production. Winner of Chicago’s Jeff Award for Best New Musical, Paul Gordon’s soaring score and Jane Austen’s beloved characters take us on the journey of the Dashwood sisters as they navigate romance, heartbreak, and societal expectations.
Co-directed by Dan Cooney and Matt Bogart, Music Direction by Leah Fox. Sponsored by Judith Manocherian, LLC.
Starring Broadway's Matt Bogart, Jessica Grové, & Chelsea Packard
Matt Bogart (Col. Brandon) Broadway credits include Jersey Boys (Nick Massi); Paradise Square; Smokey Joe’s Café; The Civil War; Aida; and Miss Saigon (Chris).

Jessica Grové (Marianne) Broadway credits include A Little Night Music; Sunday in the Park with George; Thoroughly Modern Millie; Les Misérables; The Wizard of Oz. Jessica serves as The Encore’s director of marketing, and was most recently seen as The Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods (Wilde Award winner).

Chelsea Packard (Elinore) Broadway credits include Wicked; Beautiful: The Carole King Musical; Hands on a Hardbody; Promises, Promises; New York Spectacular @ Radio City. Chelsea is an assistant professor of musical theatre, specializing in private voice instruction at The University of Michigan.