Media Center
The Center. Our Stories.
Welcome to the media center for the Midland Center for the Arts. A vibrant hub of stories, photos and content that illustrate the exciting activities and people that bring the arts, sciences and humanities to life in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
To learn more about the Center, arrange a media interview or obtain event specific imagery, please contact Alex Woody, Communications Manager, at woody@midlandcenter.org.
To learn more about the Center, arrange a media interview or obtain event specific imagery, please contact Alex Woody, Communications Manager, at woody@midlandcenter.org.
Recent Stories
Midland Center Winds Back the Clock with Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along
Center Stage Theatre will close out its 2024/2025 season next month with Merrily We Roll Along, the cult classic musical from legendary composer Stephen Sondheim. With performances May 9 - 18 in Midland Center for the Arts’ Little Theater, this thought-provoking musical travels backward in time to explore friendship, ambition, and the choices we make in reflection of our younger selves. Midland Center’s production is directed by Chad William Baker, with music direction by Mike Skutt and choreography by Faith Dore.
New Midland Log Issue Chronicles City’s 60-Year ‘Dry’ Era
Midland County Historical Society at Midland Center for the Arts has released the Winter/Spring 2025 issue of The Midland Log. First published in 1970, the journal was refreshed in 2023 with more visuals and expanded endnotes for deeper exploration.
Josh Holliday Returns to Midland Center for the Arts as Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Sales
Midland Center for the Arts announced today that Josh Holliday will join its executive team on March 24 as Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Sales. His appointment follows the announcement earlier this month of Matt Travis as the organization’s new President and CEO. Holliday currently serves as the Director of Communications at Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville, Tenn., and brings an extensive background in the arts and entertainment industry as he returns to his home state.
Space Explorers: THE INFINITE Announces Final Extension at Midland Center for the Arts
Due to continued demand, Midland Center for the Arts is extending the exclusive Midwest engagement of Space Explorers: THE INFINITE for a second and final time through April 19, 2025. Originally scheduled to run through February 23, this one-of-a-kind immersive space experience will offer audiences one last step into the cosmos on a breathtaking journey beyond Earth.
Matt Travis Named President, CEO of Midland Center for the Arts
After eight years of increasing leadership responsibility at the Midland Center for the Arts, Matt Travis has been named president and CEO.
Midland Center Blasts Off for Space Explorers: THE INFINITE Experience
Midland Center for the Arts is excited to announce that Space Explorers: THE INFINITE, an immersive theatrical experience inspired by NASA missions aboard the International Space Station (ISS), will be arriving in Midland for four weeks only beginning January 25, 2025. This exclusive engagement, the first in the Midwest and only the sixth appearance in North America promises to captivate audiences with breathtaking 360-degree views of Earth and life in space using advanced virtual video technology.
Midland Center for the Arts to Host Empty Bowls Project to Fight Food Scarcity in Region
Empty Bowls is a global grassroots movement where local artists and craftspeople create handmade bowls, sold alongside a simple meal, to raise money for food-related charities. Attendees will receive a handcrafted bowl made by local artists and enjoy a meal of soup, bread, and dessert, courtesy of local restaurants. Proceeds from the event will support the Midland County Food Assistance Network.
Laugh Out Loud with Comedy Superstar Marlon Wayans at the Midland Center for the Arts
Get ready to laugh until you cry when comedian, actor, and writer Marlon Wayans brings his Wild Child Tour to the Midland Center for the Arts on Friday, November 22 at 7:30 PM. This R-rated performance is set to be an evening of hilarity, showcasing the bold humor and electrifying energy that have made Marlon Wayans a household name in comedy!
Midland Symphony Orchestra Announces Auditions for 2024/25 Season
The Midland Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is seeking professional musicians for performances in its 2024/25 Season, with auditions taking place on October 10, 2024. Auditions will be approximately 10 minutes long and will consist of required excerpts, solo selection(s), and possible sight-reading.
Midland Center for the Arts to Rock the Outdoor Stage with Center Stage Theatre’s ROCK OF AGES
Center Stage Theatre is thrilled to present the electrifying Broadway hit Rock of Ages on the Outdoor Stage this August. Directed and choreographed by Megan Meyer, with Myah Shelton as Assistant Director and Assistant Choreographer, and Christian Heintzelman as Music Director, this high-energy production will transport audiences back to the 1980s for an unforgettable rock 'n' roll experience. Performances are scheduled for two weekends from August 7 - 9 and 14 - 16 at 8 PM.