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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, Marketing Coordinator at woody@midlandcenter.org.

Stories at the Center

Come along and explore what happens when creativity, innovation and art come together to create memorable experiences; the stories of artists, scientists and modern pioneers at the Center. In the Stories at the Center, we will showcase the people and programs that make the Center a hub for exploration!

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Full Circle Podcast

Tune in to the Center Podcast for stories, commentary and information on the exciting activities bustling through the spaces at our facilities!

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Press Room

Stay on top of all the exclusive updates and newsworthy stories from the Center.

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Recent Stories

The Cultural Phenomenon Known as the British Invasion Comes to Life on Stage at Midland Center for the Arts
On Sunday, February 9, 1964, close to 50 percent of U.S. television viewers tuned in to the number one variety show of the era, The Ed Sullivan Show, to see the American debut of a British group called The Beatles. This was the beginning of a cultural phenomenon known as the British invasion. On March 11 at Midland Center for the Arts, audiences will experience The British Invasion – Live on Stage
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Stories at the Center, Press Releases, Concerts & Comedy

The Beloved Broadway Musical ANASTASIA Comes to Midland Center for the Arts
From the Tony Award-winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime and inspired by the beloved films, Anastasia, is set to arrive in Midland for four upcoming performances at Midland Center for the Arts, June 3 - 5 as part of the Huntington Bank Broadway & Beyond Series.
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Stories at the Center, Press Releases, Kids & Family, Broadway & Beyond

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical will Delight Audiences of All Ages this Holiday Season at Midland Center for the Arts
As audiences and families begin flocking back to theaters across the globe, the “most famous reindeer of all” from the longest running and highest rated holiday television special will fly into Midland Center for the Arts Nov. 19 - 20 with the critically acclaimed live stage show Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical.
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Stories at the Center, Press Releases, Kids & Family, Broadway & Beyond

Musical Based on New York Times Best-Selling Books Comes to Midland Center for the Arts
Hop on board for an unforgettable ride with the Kennedy Center-commissioned musical, DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! (THE MUSICAL!), from Kennedy Center Education Artist-in-Residence, Emmy Award®–winning writer, and New York Times best-selling author and illustrator Mo Willems, at Midland Center for the Arts, March 20.
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Stories at the Center, Press Releases, Kids & Family

Five-Time GRAMMY® Nominee, Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, Brings Unique Blend of Blues Rock to Midland Center for the Arts
Known as a guitar hero for creating a unique sound that blends the blues and rock music genres, Kenny Wayne Shepherd is an award-winning artist with an upcoming performance at Midland Center for the Arts, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are now on sale at midlandcenter.org or by calling the Ticket Office at 989-631-8250.
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Stories at the Center, Press Releases, Concerts & Comedy

Midland Center for the Arts Announces 2021/22 50th Anniversary Celebration Season with the Return of Broadway & Performing Artists
When the lights go down and the curtain goes up at Midland Center for the Arts this season, the Center will celebrate its 50th Anniversary Season. The season brings an exciting array of opportunities that are certain to dazzle, entertain and transport audiences to new places – and they’ve saved a seat for you with one of their six subscription series – now on sale.
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Stories at the Center, Press Releases, Broadway & Beyond, Concerts & Comedy, Kids & Family, Center Stage Theatre, Midland Symphony Orchestra, Windows on the World

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Comes to Midland Center for the Arts
“Won’t you ride along with me?” Daniel Tiger and all his friends from the beloved Emmy Award-winning PBS KIDS television series are hopping back aboard Trolley for DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE! coming to Midland Center for the Arts on Tuesday, May 24 at 6:30 pm.
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Stories at the Center, Press Releases, Kids & Family, Concerts & Comedy

Beloved Kids Yoga Educator and Musician Bari Koral Brings YOGAPALOOZA to Midland Center’s Outdoor Stage
When it comes to battling stress and anxiety, Bari Koral has discovered powerful tools through yoga and mindfulness to teach families all around the globe. A beloved children’s recording artist and internationally recognized kids yogi, Bari Koral teaches tens of thousands of parents, children and teachers each and every day through her music – and she is bringing an interactive concert to the outdoor stage at Midland Center for the Arts on June 11.
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Stories at the Center, Press Releases, Kids & Family, Education

A New Musical Based on the Oscar-Winning Film, An Officer and a Gentleman, Makes Stop at Midland Center for the Arts
A new musical based on the Oscar-winning film and original screenplay, An Officer and a Gentleman, is making its way around the country with two upcoming performances at Midland Center for the Arts, January 25-26 as part of the Huntington Bank Broadway & Beyond Series.
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Stories at the Center, Press Releases, Broadway & Beyond, Kids & Family

A Magical Cirque Christmas Brings Jaw-Dropping Magic, Big Laughs, Holiday Music and Stunning Circus Performances to Midland Center for the Arts
Despite a pandemic and world stress, we need a little Christmas right this very minute. On December 7, A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS comes to Midland Center for the Arts for a comedic, musical, and magic-filled time travel journey of the holidays through the years that is both a perfect date night and a family fun outing.
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Stories at the Center, Press Releases, Kids & Family, Broadway & Beyond