Midland Center for the Arts is excited to announce the hiring of Willie E. Jones III as the new Manager of Produced Theatre and Theatre Education. With a distinguished background in both performance and arts leadership, Jones brings a fresh perspective to the Center’s community theatre and youth theatre education programming.

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.

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!

Next week, Midland Center for the Arts will present its Rising Stars production of Disney’s Newsies, taking place from June 26 - 29, 2024, at 8:00 PM on the Outdoor Stage on the Center’s campus. Based on the 1992 Disney film, this musical features a celebrated score by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid) and Jack Feldman, alongside a compelling book by celebrated actor and writer, Harvey Fierstein.