<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Midland Theatre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who They Are

The Midland Theatre is a historic, restored theater located in Newark, Ohio, operated by the Newark Midland Theatre Association, a local volunteer-driven, non-profit organization. Originally opened in 1928, The Midland has served as a cultural centerpiece for the community, offering a wide range of entertainment from classic films to live music, drama, and comedy. After a major restoration led by Dave Longaberger and The Longaberger Company in the 1990s, the theater was revitalized and equipped with state-of-the-art technology while preserving its opulent architectural detail.

The Midland Theatre’s mission is “to enrich the lives of our audiences and community”. This is achieved by providing diverse programming that caters to all age groups and tastes, including film screenings, live stage presentations, music, and community events. The theater is dedicated to being a home for community gatherings, cultural enrichment, and entertainment.]]></description><link>https://www.midlandtheatre.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:38:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.midlandtheatre.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Big Head Todd and the Monsters brought their Bluesy, Rocky Mountain rock and roll to the Midland Theatre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boulder, Colorado-based quartet known best for its major label debut Sister Sweetly, hit the Midland stage on the last Saturday of Summer to a welcoming and rowdy crowd.  Playing hits across their discography, including from the 1993 Platinum release mentioned, the band wowed the crowd with nearly two hours of music showing off their ability to jam as though they’re still in their 20’s.  Patrons from 17 states and Canada made it to Newark, Ohio to catch one of only 3 area shows on the...]]></description><link>https://www.midlandtheatre.org/post/big-head-todd-and-the-monsters-brought-their-bluesy-rocky-mountain-rock-and-roll-to-the-midland-the</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab2f37fea493a274b6989d9</guid><category><![CDATA[Midland Moments]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:49:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/299f60_8a49c9051fc84165a94ff06951f4067d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Riff Notes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE MIDLAND THEATRE HOSTS THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, WITH A LIVE PERFORMANCE FROM COLUMBUS SHADOW CAST THE FISHNET MAFIA]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Friday, October 9, The Midland Theatre hosts its first-ever screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, complete with a full callback experience and a Fan Prop Pack for every guest.]]></description><link>https://www.midlandtheatre.org/post/the-midland-theatre-hosts-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-with-a-live-performance-from-columbus-shado</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa2a219c1987171d7a3e1b2</guid><category><![CDATA[Midland Press Releases]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:55:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48fdec_b20a6f590d9d4f0ea56184c330b39901~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Midland Press Release</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Movie, a Museum, and 101 Very Cool Kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is the truth about running a historic theatre: some of our favorite mornings do not involve a national touring act, a marquee announcement, or a single ticket sale. Some of our favorite mornings involve 101 kids from the Boys &#38; Girls Clubs of Central Ohio, a Super Mario movie, and the sound of a whole downtown showing up to say welcome.]]></description><link>https://www.midlandtheatre.org/post/a-movie-a-museum-and-101-very-cool-kids</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7c7234bba9e3752d015aa6</guid><category><![CDATA[Midland Moments]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:27:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48fdec_ffb225c858f643e8be250d0b3abe3499~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Your Friends at The Midland Theatre</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[We weren’t ready for how great The Taylor Experience was on a hot sunday afternoon in Newark, OH!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 follow us on...]]></description><link>https://www.midlandtheatre.org/post/we-weren-t-ready-for-how-great-the-taylor-experience-was-on-a-hot-sunday-afternoon-in-newark-oh</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a53d2911f3b88f8a4eca159</guid><category><![CDATA[Midland Moments]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:49:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/299f60_81d623618c8447dda9d899d39be6ef68~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Riff Notes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sold Out and Sailing Away: Christopher Cross at The Midland]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.midlandtheatre.org/post/sold-out-and-sailing-away-christopher-cross-at-the-midland</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a500d3ccb673b1177c6f8d8</guid><category><![CDATA[Midland Moments]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:36:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48fdec_f2552edc1efd4c14b4897ff28c9fd123~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Riff Notes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE MIDLAND THEATRE AWARDED $100,000 STATE CAPITAL GRANT FOR SOUND SYSTEM UPGRADES]]></title><description><![CDATA[State Senator Tim Schaffer secures funding in Ohio’s capital budget for the historic Newark theatre; investment will enhance the experience for audiences, artists, students, and community groups as The Midland approaches its 2028 centennial]]></description><link>https://www.midlandtheatre.org/post/the-midland-theatre-awarded-100-000-state-capital-grant-for-sound-system-upgrades</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4d26f6a79e22eec7927e1b</guid><category><![CDATA[Midland Press Releases]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/623405_5d5b891507834bfea12dbf8a5c7d3a7e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Midland Press Release</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE MIDLAND THEATRE BRINGS SWING LEGENDS BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY TO NEWARK FOR ONE HIGH-ENERGY AUGUST NIGHT]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest names in American swing takes the historic Newark stage August 8; in an exciting late addition to the summer season.]]></description><link>https://www.midlandtheatre.org/post/the-midland-theatre-brings-swing-legends-big-bad-voodoo-daddy-to-newark-for-one-high-energy-august-n</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3f0c49d3770ea960ebd974</guid><category><![CDATA[Midland Press Releases]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:37:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48fdec_b5a284bed7cf4cc78c7a9a1574d6c3e8~mv2.gif/v1/fit/w_320,h_320,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Midland Press Release</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE MIDLAND THEATRE PRESENTS NEWARK SUMMERFEST 2026, A FREE OUTDOOR CELEBRATION HONORING LICKING COUNTY’S HOMETOWN HEROES]]></title><description><![CDATA[

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]]></description><link>https://www.midlandtheatre.org/post/the-midland-theatre-presents-newark-summerfest-2026-a-free-outdoor-celebration-honoring-licking-cou</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2c4323ac42b101a9d47f76</guid><category><![CDATA[Midland Press Releases]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:37:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48fdec_3d8757aa206947fcbdbe5fb0062fd207~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_628,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Midland Press Release</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE MIDLAND THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2026/27 STAGE DOOR CABARET SERIES]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 that brings...]]></description><link>https://www.midlandtheatre.org/post/the-midland-theatre-announces-2026-27-stage-door-cabaret-series</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1f2842b7fe62b256a0dd5e</guid><category><![CDATA[Midland Press Releases]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:06:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48fdec_996484e112ad4fc1975d74218f7564f7~mv2.gif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Riff Notes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[LOCAL STUDENTS PACK THE STAGE: MIDLAND THEATRE CLOSES ALADDIN AUDITION REGISTRATION AFTER OVERWHELMING COMMUNITY RESPONSE]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.midlandtheatre.org/post/local-students-pack-the-stage-midland-theatre-closes-aladdin-audition-registration-after-overwhelmi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2c40fe418318a8f7e20022</guid><category><![CDATA[Midland Press Releases]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48fdec_ef8e369d3996499b9ce866ffc40409f9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Midland Press Release</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Midland Theatre Summer Movie Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[HE MIDLAND THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2026 SUMMER MOVIE SERIES: TEN CLASSICS, ONE LEGENDARY VENUE, TICKETS JUST $7.]]></description><link>https://www.midlandtheatre.org/post/2026-midland-theatre-summer-movie-series</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fa3fbb5caf4ed272bdc828</guid><category><![CDATA[Midland Press Releases]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 19:07:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48fdec_e4f22758db9b46d5abc4a7e631278a71~mv2.gif/v1/fit/w_320,h_320,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Midland Press Release</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE MIDLAND THEATRE NAMED OFFICIAL OHIO GOES TO THE MOVIES VENUE]]></title><description><![CDATA[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, and the theatre is...]]></description><link>https://www.midlandtheatre.org/post/the-midland-theatre-named-official-ohio-goes-to-the-movies-venue</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fa41ed6d919e5ce870e01d</guid><category><![CDATA[Midland Press Releases]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:16:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48fdec_f402ae5ef49344b28256d43036a39495~mv2.gif/v1/fit/w_980,h_522,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Midland Press Release</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marc Martel + One Vision of Queen-A Night At The Midland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photos - Lindsey McCutchan Marc Martel + One Vision of Queen was a Saturday night to be remembered at the Midland Theatre. From Under Pressure to Radio Ga Ga and everything in between, Marc and his fantastic band blew the roof off the joint. We want to thank every single fan who came out and made this one for the books. YOU are the champions and the best crowd around!! Photos courtesy of Lindsey McCutchan Photography Photos courtesy of Lindsey McCutchan Photography Lindsey has been telling...]]></description><link>https://www.midlandtheatre.org/post/marc-martel-one-vision-of-queen-a-night-at-the-midland</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5181085c421b82021b3260</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/299f60_49359dfcbeac4596b3888adcc7f8fa10~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Riff Notes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE MIDLAND THEATRE INVITES EVERY KID IN LICKING COUNTY TO AUDITION FOR ALADDIN THIS JUNE]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.midlandtheatre.org/post/the-midland-theatre-invites-every-kid-in-licking-county-to-audition-for-aladdin-this-june</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2c3b88ac42b101a9d47081</guid><category><![CDATA[Midland Press Releases]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48fdec_34cc3d3b810d447caeca5907813daea0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_320,h_320,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Midland Press Release</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get The Led Out And The Midland Theatre; A Lucky 13 Love Affair on Valentine’s Day.]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 Offenders” were in...]]></description><link>https://www.midlandtheatre.org/post/get-the-led-out-and-the-midland-theatre-a-lucky-13-love-affair-on-valentine-s-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a50e7aa4edfc4e4ec44940e</guid><category><![CDATA[Midland Moments]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/299f60_6383624b4ec24f79b194c5163e603d36~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Riff Notes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Focus On The Photographer: Lights, Camera, Rock &#38; Roll.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Focus On The Photographer: Lights, Camera, Rock &#38; Roll.  A Conversation with Rob Hereth - Tour Photographer For Black Jacket Symphony.]]></description><link>https://www.midlandtheatre.org/post/focus-on-the-photographer-lights-camera-rock-roll</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a501457cb673b1177c70917</guid><category><![CDATA[Midland Moments]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/299f60_10349263091c4ce3ab8b7a3286b8e325~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Riff Notes</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>