Midland Theatre (Newark, Ohio)
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Location | 36 North Park Place Newark, Ohio, USA |
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Coordinates | 40°3′31.89″N 82°24′5.29″W / 40.0588583°N 82.4014694°W |
Owner | The Longaberger Company |
Type | performance hall |
Capacity | approx. 1,800 (originally)[1] |
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,[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.[citation needed]
References
- ^ [1] Archived 2008-11-18 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "The Midland. Your Theatre". Archived from the original on 2009-05-03. Retrieved 2010-08-04.
- ^ a b c [2] Archived 2008-11-18 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Ohio Arts Council > Home
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