Midland Theatre (Newark, Ohio)

The Midland Theatre is a 1,800-seat theatre that was built in 1928 in the Newark Downtown Historic District of Newark, Ohio, United States. Since 2000, it has been used as a performance venue for live music and other performing arts events.

Midland Theatre
Location36 North Park Place
Newark, Ohio, USA
Coordinates40°3′31.89″N 82°24′5.29″W
OwnerThe Longaberger Company
Typeperformance hall
Capacityapprox. 1,800 (originally)[1]
Construction
Built1928
OpenedDecember 20, 1928
Re-opened 2000
Renovated1992-2000
Closed1978
Website
http://www.midlandtheatre.org/

History

After opening its doors on December 20, 1928,[2] the Midland Theatre served the community of Newark, Ohio, for 50 years primarily as a movie theater, until it closed in 1978. The theatre then reopened briefly as a pornography theater complete with private viewing booths until it was closed due to unfavorable public outcry.[3] In need of repairs, it was purchased by Dave Longaberger and The Longaberger Company in 1992, and after an 8-year, $8.5 million renovation, the Midland opened again in 2000.[3]

Longaberger entrusted the property to The Newark Midland Theatre Association, a local volunteer, non-profit organization.[3] It is also supported by the Ohio Arts Council.[4]

Today, various musical performances by nationally known performers are held at the theater.

References
  1. Archived 2008-11-18 at the Wayback Machine
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-05-03. Retrieved 2010-08-04.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. Archived 2008-11-18 at the Wayback Machine
  4. Ohio Arts Council > Home
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