Elmo & Friends Say Hello

Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello!

A Conversation with Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, & Jon Gries

Gosh! Get ready for the most epic night Preston, Idaho has ever seen... well, actually Newark, Ohio! The Midland Theatre presents your wildest dreams coming true – a chance to meet the legendary trio behind one of the most quotable movies of all time.

Stage Door Cabaret Series

Caitlin Canty’s songs harness the grit and spark at the heart of American music, tempered with a voice both haunting and distinct. Since the release of her critically-acclaimed Reckless Skyline in 2015, Canty has put thousands of miles on her songs, touring throughout the U.S. and Europe.

The Brit Pack

The Brit Pack brings the best of classic British rock music to stages across the USA! Performing music from Led Zeppelin, Queen, and Rolling Stones, to David Bowie, Oasis, Tears for Fears and more, The Brit Pack cover everything from the most iconic anthems of the sixties, to the modern classics of today!

& A Piano Tour

Ben Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation. The Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records.

Presents Bon Jovi’s “Slippery When Wet”

The Black Jacket Symphony recreates Bon Jovi’s “Slippery When Wet”, live in its entirety—note for note, sound for sound—plus a full set of the Bon Jovi’s greatest hits.

Friday Show

Central Ohio Youth Ballet brings their spectacular production of The Nutcracker to our historic stage this Thanksgiving weekend.

Saturday Show

Central Ohio Youth Ballet brings their spectacular production of The Nutcracker to our historic stage this Thanksgiving weekend.

Sunday Show

Central Ohio Youth Ballet brings their spectacular production of The Nutcracker to our historic stage this Thanksgiving weekend.

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Celebrate the season with the Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra and the Granville and Newark High School choirs, performing a festive program of beloved holiday favorites.

Midland Family Tradition

Join Tom Hanks as he brings multiple beloved characters to life in this enchanting animated holiday classic. When a young boy begins to doubt the magic of Christmas, a mysterious train appears outside his window on Christmas Eve, ready to whisk him away on an extraordinary adventure to the North Pole.

Country's most exciting emerging artists!

The concert will feature performances by Carter Winter, Allie Colleen, and Thad and Cade, offering audiences an authentic Nashville experience right in the heart of Newark.

Stage Door Cabaret Series

Blending theater, anime, and folk influences into powerful alternative rock. The Berklee graduate's viral sensation "The Red Means I Love You" sparked 80+ million streams through compelling storytelling about love and identity.

Stage Door Cabaret Series

Her music combines upbeat indie pop sensibility a là MUNA, the raw vocals of Kelly Clarkson, and Julia Michaels -style introspective lyrics.

A Celebration of the Mighty Zep

Get The Led Out delivers Led Zeppelin's legendary catalog with stunning authenticity. This Philadelphia sextet recreates every guitar layer, keyboard flourish, and acoustic nuance, bringing studio magic to the stage. From thunderous classics to rare deep cuts and an intimate acoustic set, GTLO captures the passion that made Zeppelin mighty.

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Take a trip to the silver screen as the NGSO presents American Movie Classics! Relive the emotion and excitement of Hollywood’s golden age through unforgettable film scores that have defined generations.

“THE BADDEST SHOW ON EARTH”

George Thorogood & The Destroyers have delivered 8000+ shows over 53 years as one of rock's most formidable live acts. Their Baddest Show On Earth Tour brings classics like 'Bad To The Bone', 'One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer', and 'I Drink Alone' with trademark swagger and roof-raising energy.

Illusionist Leon Etienne

You’ve seen him on America’s Got Talent, Jimmy Fallon, Masters of Illusion, and Penn & Teller: Fool Us! DO NOT MISS Illusionist Leon Etienne’s jaw-dropping, critically acclaimed hit show.

with Caroline Hong, piano

Join the Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra for a thrilling Season Finale celebrating the spirit of American music. Enjoy Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F Major with pianist Caroline Hong, the world premiere of Un baiser by Newark composer Ben Shirley, and Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8.

Stage Door Cabaret Series

Diana Chittester has earned acclaim as one of the region’s most expressive guitarists and songwriters, drawing comparisons to the intricate playing of Lindsey Buckingham and the lyrical depth of Joni Mitchell. Her dynamic, percussive guitar style and rich vocals drive songs that blend classic rock influences with deeply personal storytelling.

Side-Eye III Tour

Twenty-time Grammy winner Pat Metheny brings nearly 50 years of genre-defying brilliance to The Midland! The only artist to win Grammys in 10 categories, this Missouri-born guitar legend blends jazz, contemporary sounds, and pure innovation. An intimate evening of groundbreaking music you won't forget!