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SPECIAL PERFORMANCES 
2009-10

In addition to our series offerings, The Midland will present the following special performances, entertainment events and artist residencies during our 2009-2010 season.

Camp Encore Theatre Workshops
Tuesday, July 21 – Thursday, July 23
Camp Encore, a series of theatrically-based workshops for children entering grades 1-8, will be held Tuesday through Thursday, July 21-23 at The Midland Theatre. These fun and inspiring workshops are divided into age-appropriate, interactive explorations of the performing arts. The young actors will be engaged in hands-on activities, coached by Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) professional actors and The Midland’s expert staff, Angel Gonser and Jeff Barcus. Capacity is limited to 30 participants per workshop, and the length of each will be 45 minutes, with start times at either 9:00 am or 10:00 am. All workshops will be held at The Midland Theatre in downtown Newark. To register, call The Midland’s Nancy Anderson at 740-349-9218, ext. 4.

Camp Encore Press Release
Camp Encore Brochure (PDF)

Missoula Children's Theatre – The Pied Piper
Saturday, July 25 • 3:00 & 7:00 pm
Tickets: $12.50, $10.00 and $7.50
 With roles for approximately 50-60 students, entering 1st grade through 12th grade, local students will be cast to appear in the show, The Pied Piper, directed by MCT’s Tour Actor/ Director. Auditions to be held July 20th. Rehearsals July 21-24.

Camp Encore Press Release
Camp Encore Brochure (PDF)

Official Web Site

The Rippingtons Featuring Russ Freeman
Friday, November 13 • 8:00 pm
Tickets: $50.00, $40.00, $30.00 and $20.00
The Rippingtons, led by composer/producer/guitarist Russ Freeman, has become one of the nation's premiere contemporary jazz instrumental groups. Combining jazz, pop, rhythm 'n' blues, Latin and world music elements, the Rippingtons produce a sophisticated, elegant sound that soothes the soul. A quick Google search of the term Modern Art clues in contemporary jazz fans everywhere just why it's the perfect title for The Rippingtons' latest release on Peak Records, and reflective of band founder Russ Freeman's creative mindset as he leads the pioneering band in blazing new trails at the start of their incredible third decade. Over the past two decades, Russ Freeman & The Rippingtons have taken the stage thousands of times throughout the world with just one goal in mind: celebrating the joy of life and music with their ever adoring fans.

American Stars in Concert for the Holidays! Featuring Former AMERICAN IDOL Finalists
Sunday, December 20 • 8:00 pm
Tickets: $60.00, $50.00, $40.00, $30.00 and $20.00
 On tour for Christmas 2009, four of your favorite former American Idols come together for a brilliant holiday concert! Appearing will be:

  • Gina Glocksen (Season 6)

  • Alexis Grace (Season 8)

  • David Hernandez (Season 7)

  • Michael Sarver (Season 8)

This new production, with musical direction by American Idol’s own Michael Orland, is a great way to see and hear the brightest Idol stars from seasons past, up close and personal in an intimate theatrical setting. Relive your favorite Idol moments as these talented young artists perform a thrilling array of holiday favorites. Just in time for the perfect gift for everyone's list – AMERICAN STARS IN CONCERT for the HOLIDAYS!

To learn more about the American Idols appearing and view YouTube videos, click here.

Bearfoot / Missy Raines and the New Hip
Friday, January 15 • 8:00 pm
Tickets: $40.00, $30.00, $25.00 and $15.00
2001 winners of the Telluride Bluegrass Band Contest, Bearfoot’s exuberant stage presence and youthful freshness elicits an appeal that bridges generations and audiences. 

To view videos of Bearfoot performances, click here.

Start with bluegrass virtuosity, add in a jazz-tinged groove and a song-driven sensibility, and dish it up with a hot band of young players, and you have a recipe for fresh, zesty music that is Missy Raines and the New Hip.

Bearfoot Official Web Site 
Missy Raines Official Web Site

Delbert McClinton
Saturday, March 27 • 8:00 pm
 Tickets: $45.00, $37.50 and $28.50

Known widely for his Top 40 hit, “Giving It Up For Your Love,” three-time Grammy winner Delbert McClinton’s music is infused with blues, rock and jazz. “I’m an acquired taste in that my kind of music’s not for little kids,” McClinton says. “It’s adult rock ‘n’ roll. I write from the sensibility of the people I knew growing up, and I grew up with all the heathens, the people who went too far before they changed and tried to make something out of their lives. There are a lot of beautiful colors and sad stories and much-deserved joy in that.”
Official Web Site

Todd Rundgren
Wednesday, April 7 • 7:30 pm
 Tickets: $52.00, $39.50 and $28.50

Todd Rundgren is the creator of such landmark LPs as Something/Anything?, The Hermit of Mink Hollow and A Wizard, A True Star, as well as such hit singles as "I Saw The Light", "Hello It's Me", "Can We Still Be Friends", and "Bang The Drum All Day". This show will draw heavily from his forthcoming album Todd Rundgren's Johnson, a collection of covers of classic Robert Johnson songs (e.g. "Crossroads" and "Love In Vain"), combined with "guitar hero" Todd staples. In addition to Rundgren, the band lineup for this performance includes Kasim Sulton (a member of Todd's band Utopia), Jesse Gress (of the Tony Levin Band), and Prairie Prince (a founding member of art-rock band The Tubes).
Official Web Site

‘The Ultimate Tribute’ starring Mike Albert and the Big “E” Band
 Saturday, May 15 • 8:00 pm
Tickets: $25.00 and $20.00

Mike Albert and The Ultimate Tribute is a powerful performance that lends itself well to every era of Elvis’ music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s rock and roll and love songs. Mike draws fans to his performances by celebrating the songs, attitude and affection that Elvis Presley shared with his audiences. His voice, style and charisma and his ability to get the audience involved in the show have proved to be quite the crowd pleaser. The Ultimate Tribute to Elvis draws upon Elvis’ immense catalog of hits, featuring a different song line-up for each show; special requests are often granted!
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