Featuring a diverse offering of performances, the 2008-2009 season will entertain, inspire and excite local audiences.

Kicking off The Midland's season, Dave Bennett's Benny Goodman Tribute will 'swing' the house launching The Midland Memories Series sponsored by Park National Bank on September 26,2008. The series will feature Ben Vereen on November 7,2008 and Garrison Keillor on January 21, 2009, as well as New Orleans favorites The Dukes of Dixieland on April 17, 2009.

Kenny Loggins will lead off the Lively Arts Series sponsored by The Place Off The Square on October 9, 2008, followed by legends David Crosby and Graham Nash on October 23, 2008. Kathy Mattea returns to celebrate The Midland Theatre's 80th Anniversary on December 20, 2008 and Second City Touring Company brings their unique style of improv comedy to the Lively Arts Series on January 30, 2009.

The Midland presents its second Dance Series sponsored by Time Warner Cable with the Eisenhower Dance Ensemble on February 28, 2009 and BalletMet's Alice in Wonderland on March 21, 2009. The Central Ohio Youth Ballet once again brings The Nutcracker to The Midland Theatre stage November 28,29 and 30, 2008 in what has become an area tradition.


Family Series sponsored by The Energy Cooperative features juggler/magician/comedian Dave Kaplan, ventriloquist Lynn Trefzger, magician Stephen Knight and the story of "Pinkalicious," a girl who loves pink cupcakes too much for her own good.

The Stage Door Cabaret sponsored by Huntington Bank once again showcases emerging artists in a unique setting, with all 120 seats on stage with the artist, along with a cash bar.

Program Overview for 2008-09

Missoula Children's Theatre - Jack and the Beanstalk Saturday, July 14
Special Performances

Dave Bennett's Benny Goodman Tribute Friday, September 26
Midland Memories

Johnsmith Thursday, October 2
Stage Door Cabaret

Kenny Loggins Thursday, October 9
Lively Arts

The Great Kaplan Sunday, October 12
Family

California Guitar Trio Thursday, October 16 and Friday, October 17
Stage Door Cabaret

David Crosby and Graham Nash 
Thursday, October 23
Lively Arts

Ben Vereen Friday, November 7
Midland Memories

Lisa Biales Thursday, November 13
Stage Door Cabaret

Central Ohio Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker Friday, November 28 - Sunday, November 30
Dance

Kathy Mattea Saturday, December 20
Lively Arts

The Magic of Stephen Knight 
Saturday, January 10
Family

The Local Girls Friday, January 16
Stage Door Cabaret

Garrison Keillor Wednesday, January 21
Midland Memories

Second City Touring Company Friday, January 30
Lively Arts

Pinkalicious Friday, February 6
Family

Peter Mulvey Friday, February 13
Stage Door Cabaret

Eisenhower Dance Ensemble Saturday, February 28
Dance

Lynn Trefzger Friday, March 13
Family

BalletMet's Alice in Wonderland Saturday, March 21
Dance

Dukes of Dixieland Friday, April 17
Midland Memories