Midland News and Notes

Photos - Lindsey McCutchan Photography Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience lit up the theatre, bringing Taylor Swift’s biggest hits to life with show-stopping costumes, dynamic choreography, and unforgettable sing-alongs! Award-nominated vocalist Traci Marie had the crowd dancing in the aisles to everything from Taylor’s debut album to The Life of a Showgirl and we loved every minute of it! Check out a few of the photos from a fantastic family fun event and be sure to f

OUR house sold out for Christopher Cross on June 24, and the Newark crowd sang along to every note of "Sailing" like they'd been waiting years for the chance.

Ohio-raised headliner Carter Winter leads a Nashville-style showcase at DankHouse Brewing on July 25, joined by American Idol finalist Tristan McIntosh and The Voice's Presley Tennant; all ages welcome

One of the biggest names in American swing takes the historic Newark stage August 8; in an exciting late addition to the summer season.

Big Bad Stache and Emily Raff headline free August 1 concert on the Newark Square; local youth performers, Hometown Heroes banner unveiling, and sponsorship opportunities available for local businesses

AN IMMERSIVE ON-STAGE CONCERT EXPERIENCE WITH SIX SINGER-SONGWRITERS Sponsored by Huntington Bank, the historic Newark theatre invites ~120 guests through its stage door and onto its stage for six evenings of music discovery; series tickets on sale June 9, with Annual Fund member early access June 2 NEWARK, Ohio (June 2, 2026) -- The Midland Theatre is proud to announce its 2026/27 Stage Door Cabaret Series, sponsored by Huntington Bank, an immersive on-stage concert series t

Over sixty local students in grades 1–12 take The Midland’s historic stage in resident company Missoula Children’s Theatre’s Aladdin on June 19; tickets on sale now; the sold-out audition response reflects the power of free, accessible arts programming for every child in Licking County

HE MIDLAND THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2026 SUMMER MOVIE SERIES: TEN CLASSICS, ONE LEGENDARY VENUE, TICKETS JUST $7.

THE MIDLAND THEATRE NAMED OFFICIAL OHIO GOES TO THE MOVIES VENUE, TO HOST FREE SCREENING OF CREEPSHOW Newark’s historic 1928 theatre joins statewide America 250 celebration; horror cult classic starring Hal Holbrook screens free July 17; registration opens May 12 NEWARK, Ohio ([DATE], 2026) -- The Midland Theatre has been named an Official Venue for Ohio Goes to the Movies™, a Signature Event of America 250-Ohio celebrating Ohio’s remarkable contributions to American film, an

Resident company Missoula Children’s Theatre returns with its celebrated Red Truck Tour; auditions are free and open to all students in grades 1–12; no experience required, and every child who auditions gets a role; public performance June 19

Paul Sinclair - Front Man of Get The Led Out Words and Photos - Lindsey McCutchan Known as “A Celebration of the Mighty Zep,” Get The Led Out returned to the Midland for the 13th time, once again playing to a packed house of fans hoping to reconnect with the memories that Led Zeppelin’s music once gave them. Some in the crowd were catching the band for the very first time. But most let out a loud cheer when frontman and vocalist Paul Sinclair asked mid-show how many “Repeat O

Focus On The Photographer: Lights, Camera, Rock & Roll. A Conversation with Rob Hereth - Tour Photographer For Black Jacket Symphony.