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Midland Theatre
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Location 36 North Park Place
Newark, Ohio, USA
Coordinates 40°3′31.89″N 82°24′5.29″W / 40.0588583°N 82.4014694°W / 40.0588583; -82.4014694
Owner The Longaberger Company
Type performance hall
Capacity approx. 1,800 (originally)
Construction
Built 1928
Opened December 20, 1928
Re-opened 2000
Renovated 1992-2000
Closed 1978
Website
http://www.midlandtheatre.org/

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.

History

After opening its doors on December 20, 1928, 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 until it was closed due to unfavorable public outcry. 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.

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

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

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