Mike Dempsey, a pianist, vocalist, and published composer from southeastern Michigan, is returning to Soo Theatre with the production of “Rodgers and Hammerstein” Thursday, September 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the theater in Sault Ste. Marie. Mr. Dempsey performed here last year with his compilation of “Gershwin.”

He was born and grew up in Sault Ste. Marie.

He has been choral director at Pontiac Central and Pontiac Northern High Schools, and also served as choir director at several Oakland County area churches. He has been music director for many large-scale musicals. In 1995 he founded a singing group “Mike Dempsey & Friends.” In addition to writing the script and arranging the music, he serves as pianist.

The Soo Theatre performance will also feature Karen Hughes, resident opera singer, voice teacher and music director at Soo Theatre Project and Stars; tenor Eric Shaw, who is originally from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, and now sings all over the world and teaches in Toronto; baritone John Young, who often sings in Mike Dempsey's productions; and singers Maureen Delaney-Lehman and Lola Kennedy, both of Sault Ste. Marie.

Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students, and $5 for children 12 and younger. Proceeds will benefit the Soo Theatre.