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Series subscribers know they will have at least 4 nights of fun over the next year! As a subscriber to one of the series packages in this brochure, you not only ensure four (or more!) fun nights out throughout the season, but you get great benefits as well!

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Cirque Éloize: SaloonMAR 2 & 3, 2018 / 7:30 PMMAR 3, 2018 / 2 PM

Rustle up some fun for the entire family!

Inspired by the rich legacy of the Wild West, Saloon

transports audiences to a dusty gathering place where the

infectious energy of folk music and strains of fiddle set the

tone for a mad flurry of acrobatic comedy. The stage fizzes

and thrums with energy and phenomenal physical feats as

11 top-level cirque artists perform a humorous theatrical

thrill-ride. Prepare to be blown away by a chase worthy of the

greatest Westerns!

Jersey BoysMAY 3, 4 & 5, 2018 / 7:30 PMMAY 5, 2018 / 2 PM

They were just four guys from Jersey …

until they sang their very first note.

Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli

and The Four Seasons in the Tony Award®-winning musical

phenomenon. From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock

and Roll Hall of Fame, this is the true story of how four

blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop

music history.

Adult language and subject matter.

Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick EliceMusic by Bob GaudioLyrics by Bob CreweChoreography by Sergio Trujillo


Our stage sizzles when today’s most thrilling touring productions come to town! Get ready for a season of “Big City” entertainment right here in the Great Lakes Bay Region!

Elf The MusicalNOV 17 & 18, 2017 / 7:30 PMNOV 18 & 19, 2017 / 2 PM

Variety proclaims, “ELF is happy enough for families, savvy enough for city kids and plenty smart for adults!”

Elf is the hilarious tale of Buddy, an orphan child

transported to the North Pole in Santa’s bag of gifts. Based

on the beloved 2003 New Line Cinema hit, this modern-day

Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their

inner ELF.

Music by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin

ChicagoJAN 12 & 13, 2018 / 7:30 PMJAN 13 & 14, 2018 / 2 PM

Experience Broadway’s razzle-dazzle smash!

Chicago has everything that makes Broadway great: a

universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-

stopping song after another; and the most astonishing

dancing you’ve ever seen. No wonder Chicago has been

honored with six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards, a

Grammy®, thousands of standing ovations and is now the #1

longest-running American musical in Broadway history.

Adult language & subject matter

Music by John Kander and Fred EbbChoreography by Bob Fosse

Connor Barth (Michael) and Matt Kopec (Buddy) in “Elf The Musical.” Photo by Joan Marcus

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Sherry Sept 2016 (l to r) Cory Jeacoma, Matthew Dailey, Aaron De Jesus and Keith Hines Photo: Jeremy Daniel

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Cas Public: Symphonie DramatiqueOCT 17, 2017 / 7:30 PM

Recognized on international stages for the daring physicality

of its dance, Cas Public has secured its reputation with works

of exceptional quality. In Symphonie Dramatique, eight

dancers present a vibrant homage to the most famous love

story of all time: Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

Symphonie Dramatique is a co-production by Opéra de Saint-Etienne,

Opéra de Reims, Festival Méli Môme, Maison des arts de Créteil and

Théâtre du Bic.

Che MalamboMAR 11, 2018 / 7:30 PM

Direct from Argentina, the all-male powerhouse Che

Malambo is a fiery, percussive dance and music spectacle

that celebrates the unique South American cowboy tradition

of the gaucho.

L.A. Theatre Works: The MountaintopAPR 8, 2018 / 3 PM

April 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Martin

Luther King Jr. In her internationally acclaimed play,

playwright Katori Hall offers a glimpse at the final hours –

and the human side – of the Civil Rights leader. Winner of

the prestigious Olivier Award for Best New Play.

Adult language and subject matter

Cameron CarpenterAPR 14, 2018 / 7:30 PM

Juilliard-trained musician Cameron Carpenter is smashing

the stereotypes of organists and organ music. He holds the

2012 Leonard Bernstein Award, is the first solo organist ever

nominated for a Grammy® Award for a solo album, and has

appeared with many of the world’s greatest orchestras. Hear

him – and be WOWed – when he brings his one-of-a-kind,

cross-genre digital organ to our stage!

SPECIAL THANKS to the Midland Area Community Foundation for supporting the WoW Series and to Momentum Midland and the Downtown Midland Business Association. Watch for special activities and offers in downtown Midland before each show.

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The Underwater Bubble ShowSEP 29, 2017 – 7:30 PM

FOR AGES 3+

Inspired by the famous Canadian troupe Cirque du Soleil,

The Underwater Bubble Show is a highly interactive event

rich in stage effects including the latest laser technologies,

snow cannons, soap bubble tornadoes, theatrical fog,

gigantic smoke rings, smoke-filled soap bubble machines,

optical illusions and many other surprises. This show will

make adults think and children smile!

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Moscow Festival Ballet’s The Sleeping Beauty

Lightwire Theater’s Dino-Light!

The Berenstain Bears Live!

Harness the power of imagination when you introduce the children in your life to the magic of live entertainment!

SERIES PRICES (All 4 shows)

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Moscow Festival Ballet’s The Sleeping BeautyJAN 9, 2018 / 7:30 PM

FOR AGES 5+

Often considered the finest achievement of the classical

ballet, The Sleeping Beauty performed by The Moscow

Festival Ballet is a grandiose and refined blending of

traditional mime and expressive dance set to the lavish

music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The fairytale story of

a princess cursed to sleep until awakened by the kiss of a

prince uses the finest choreography, dazzling costumes,

courtly splendor and magical stage effects to create a perfect

evening of ballet.

Lightwire Theater’s Dino-Light!FEB 25, 2018 / 3 PM

FOR AGES 5+

When a friendly dinosaur wanders away from home, he

discovers a wonderful world full of creatures that light up the

darkness and help him find the true meaning of love. This

glow-in-the-dark adventure is visually amazing and has been

praised for its cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology

and dance, and enjoyed by audiences all over the world.

The Berenstain Bears Live!APR 22, 2018 / 3 PM

FOR AGES 3+

Come on down to Bear Country where Brother Bear, Sister

Bear, Papa Bear, and Mama Bear sing and dance in this

colorful new musical. Life in Bear Country may not be

without its complications, but we can always depend on

Mama Bear and her loving patience to help set things right!

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Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CinderellaMAY 29, 30 & 31, 2018 / 7:30 PM

FOR AGES 7+

Glass slippers are SO back. Don’t miss the Tony Award®-

winning Broadway musical that’s delighting audiences

with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush

production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping

transformations and all the moments you love – the

pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more –

plus some surprising new twists!

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Opening NightBeer, Brahms & BourbonOCT 7, 2017 / 7:30 PM

Brahms Symphony 4, op. 98, E minor

Bartok Concerto for Orchestra

Mix, mingle, and have a brew! Our special Opening Night

features Michigan beers in the lobby pre-concert, and

bourbon flights post-concert in the Saints & Sinners Lounge.

The orchestra performs Brahms’ exuberant final symphony,

which draws from the rich history of classical music while

taking it to exciting new heights; and Bartok’s popular

concerto depicting a musical journey through life,

highlighting hardship, humor and tragedy, and ending with

a celebration of life itself.

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Time for ThreeNOV 4, 2017 / 7:30 PM

Time for Three, string trio

Time for Three returns to Midland for a concert that hits

the shuffle button. Using a playlist of classical-pop modern

mash-ups – from Beethoven’s Ninth, to Hamilton, to Mahler’s

Symphony No. 1, U2 and Mozart’s Requiem – they create

something familiar yet brand new. The orchestra opens the

program with two suites from Manuel de Falla’s Spanish

ballet Three Cornered Hat.

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Holiday PopsDianne Reeves - Christmas Time Is HereDEC 8, 2017 / 8 PM

The pre-eminent jazz vocalist in the world, Grammy® Award

winner Dianne Reeves rings in the holiday season with

music from her celebrated album, Christmas Time Is Here.

Reeves melds her timeless grace, elegance, and charisma

into unforgettable jazz renditions of holiday favorites such as

“Carol of the Bells,” “Christmas Waltz,” “Let It Snow,” and

many more.

Tales of HemingwayFEB 3, 2018 / 7:30 PM

Zuill Bailey, cello

Beethoven Prometheus Overture

Michael Daugherty Tales of Hemingway

Beethoven Symphony No. 7

World-renowned cellist Zuill Bailey performs Michael

Daugherty’s Grammy® Award-winning concerto that brings

four of Ernest Hemingway’s classic novels and stories to

life through music, evoking the turbulent life, adventures,

and unique literary style of the acclaimed American author.

Beethoven’s tumultuous and mysterious Seventh Symphony

closes the program.

Take Two & Mahler 5APR 21, 2018 / 7:30 PM

Christina & Michelle Naughton, piano duo

Poulenc Concerto for Two Pianos

Mahler Symphony No. 5

Internationally acclaimed piano twins Christina and Michelle

Naughton join the MSO to perform French composer

Poulenc’s captivating and jaunty Double Piano Concerto.

Closing the program, the orchestra takes on the classical

equivalent to climbing Mount Everest: Mahler’s monumental

Fifth Symphony.

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Meet me at the Symphony for a thrilling lineup of award-winning guest soloists, some of the most notable works in classical repertoire, and opportunities for new experiences. – Bohuslav Rattay, Music Director

All Classical Symphony shows will take place in the Auditorium

Support provided by Wells Fargo Foundation in cooperation with Wells Fargo Advisors



SEP 22, 23, 29, 30, OCT 5, 6 & 7, 2017 / 7:30 PMSEP 24, OCT 1 & 8, 2017 / 3 PM

The winner of nine Tony Awards features iconic characters

and beloved songs such as “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were

a Rich Man” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker.” A

heartwarming family story that still rings familiar today.

Book by Joseph SteinMusic by Jerry BockLyrics by Sheldon HarnickDirected by Dexter BrighamChoreographed by Jennifer KennedyMusic direction by Matt Travis

JAN 13, 19, 20, 25, 26 & 27, 2018 / 7:30 PMJAN 14 & 21, 2018 / 3 PM

Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Prince Charming. Who

needs ’em? Snow White and her posse of sassy princesses

prove that everyone has a dark side when they toss off their

tiaras in an absurdly cheeky (and definitely NOT for the

kiddies!) theatrical romp that’s anything but Grimm.


Book, music and lyrics by Dennis T. GiacinoDirected by Adam Gardner-NorthropMusic direction by Matt Travis

2018 Cornerstone Series selection

FEB 16, 17, 23 & 24, 2018 / 7:30 PMFEB 18 & 25, 2018 / 3 PM

Witness King Oedipus’ fall from power as he discovers that

no man – not even a king – can avoid his fate. Presented

in the round incorporating innovative music, mask and

movement with on-stage seating.

By Sophocles

Center Stage Theatre’s “Cornerstone Series” is made possible through a generous gift from local theatre enthusiasts Neil and Annmarie Hawkins and a matching grant from the Midland Area Community Foundation.

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Award-winning community theatre featuring talent from across the region – from moving dramas to belly-laughing fun!


All Theatre Lover shows will take place in the Little Theatre

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MAY 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19, 2018 / 7:30 PMMAY 6 & 13, 2018 / 3 PM

Take an exhilarating adventure to Neverland to answer the

question: How did Peter Pan become The Boy Who Never

Grew Up? A dozen actors portray more than 100 unforgettable

characters in this enchanting Tony Award® winner.

Based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson Adapted by Rick EliceMusic by Wayne Barker Directed by Bill Anderson, Jr.

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DEC 14, 15 & 16, 2017 / 7:30 PMDEC 16 & 17, 2017 / 3 PM

Escape the most painfully festive time of year with a one-

man show based on NPR humorist David Sedaris’ hilarious

encounters with surly parents and their greedy children

as “Crumpet the Elf” in Macy’s SantaLand. Cabaret-style

performance with on-stage seating.


Written by David Sedaris Adapted for the stage by Joe MantelloDirected by Stephen Fort



Katie Travis (Bay City)OCT 14, 2017 / 7:30 PM

Starred as Christine in the national touring

company of The Phantom of the Opera

Emily Marvosh (Saginaw)JAN 6, 2018 / 7:30 PM

Versatile contralto soloist and founder of the Michigan

Recital Project

Micah Young (Midland)MAR 3, 2018 / 7:30 PM

The pianist/conductor made his Broadway debut in the

Tony Award®-winning Spring Awakening

Ryan VanDenBoom (Munger)APR 21, 2018 / 7:30 PM

Singer/dancer and original cast member of Broadway’s

Something’s Rotten!

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The Voice of Baseball!NOV 18, 2017 / 7:30 PMNOV 19, 2017 / 3 PMLittle Theatre

Whether you’re a baseball fan, a music fan – or both – don’t

miss this concert! The Chorale provides color and context to

important moments in baseball history with favorites like “Take

Me Out to the Ballgame” and “Casey at the Bat.” Narrated

by Dan Dickerson, radio announcer for the Detroit Tigers.

Tickets include a reception with Dan Dickerson!

Directed by Dr. Matt Travis

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Jingle: A Holiday ExtravaganzaDEC 16, 2017 / 7:30 PM

Auditorium

The combined Center Stage Choirs sing your favorite

tunes of the season! This high-energy concert, featuring

over 200 voices raised in song, is sure to make you tap

your toes and sing along as we all prepare for the most

wonderful time of year.


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Men of Music Spring ShowAPR 13 & 14, 2018 / 7:30 PMAPR 14, 2018 / 2 PM

The laughs come a mile a minute in this great family-

friendly show that’s filled with song and not to be missed!

Directed by Grace Marra

Woven VoicesAPR 28, 2018 / 7:30 PM

Auditorium

The Center Stage Chorale and local high school choirs

join together for an evening of uplifting choral music

including Schubert’s Mass in G, one of his most famous

and enduring works.


Summer Sing! With Camerata JUN 24, 2018 / 7 PM

Off-site

Cool off with the ever-refreshing Camerata Singers.

Repertoire ranging from classical favorites to

contemporary a cappella. Your ears will thank you!



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Discover for yourself the power and beauty of song – both old favorites and some waiting to be discovered – offered by your own friends and neighbors!

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Home Free: A Country ChristmasDEC 10, 2017 / 7:30 PM

Country a cappella band Home Free entertains audiences

nationwide with their high-energy show peppered with

quick-witted humor that seamlessly meshes Nashville

standards with pop hits dipped in country flavor. Be there

when this vocal sensation – Season 4 champions of NBC’s

The Sing-Off – brings their holiday concert to town!

Celtic Nights: Oceans of HopeMAR 17, 2018 / 7:30 PM

Oceans of Hope captures the very essence of who we are, where we came from and above all … family. It’s the story of people moving across oceans in search of a better life and freedom from hunger, war, persecution and famine, as told through Irish eyes. Every thundering dance tune and plaintive melody is a separate thread in the broad and colorful tapestry of this unforgettable evening of Celtic music.

Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science TourOCT 25, 2017 / 7:30 PM

Award-winning author Alton Brown brings his own brand of comedy, talk show antics, multimedia presentations and music (yes, he sings) to the stage. His latest show includes new puppets and bigger – and potentially more dangerous – experiments. Brown has a knack for mixing together a perfect base of science, music and food into two hours of interactive fun and pure entertainment.

LIV ONOlivia Newton-John, Beth Nielson Chapman, and Amy Sky OCT 13, 2017 / 7:30 PM

LIV ON harnesses the unique talents of three

internationally recognized artists, showcasing the

transforming power of music to heal. The message of

international superstar and multiple Grammy Award®

winner Olivia Newton-John, Grammy nominee Beth

Nielsen Chapman and SOCAN Award winner Amy Sky

is clear and affirming: the reason we grieve is because we

love, and therein lies the strength for healing.

With songs such as “Don’t Know What to Say,” “My Heart

Goes Out to You,” and “Stone in My Pocket,” the lyrics

express the delicate recovery process, while validating each

individual’s unique experience on the path to healing.

Vienna Boys ChoirNOV 27, 2017 / 7:30 PM

Nothing evokes the joy and magic of the holiday season like these celestial voices performing everything from Gregorian chant to popular holiday favorites from around the world. Join us for an enchanting evening of music for the entire family.

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David SedarisNOV 2, 2017 / 7:30 PM

With his sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David

Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor

writers. The celebrated NPR humorist and bestselling

author offers an evening of captivating conversation as

he slices through cultural euphemisms and political

correctness with his masterful satire and keen observations

on the human condition.

One Night of Queenstarring Gary Mullen and the WorksMAR 23, 2018 / 7:30 PM

Having played over 2,000 shows around the world, One

Night of Queen rocks onto our stage with a show that

captures the lights, sound, pomp and showmanship,

paying tribute to arguably the greatest rock band of all

time: QUEEN.

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Adam Savage & Michael Stevens: Brain Candy Live!NOV 26, 2017 / 7:30 PM

Get ready for an outrageous evening of entertainment

featuring Adam Savage, one of television’s most loved

personalities, and Michael Stevens, one of YouTube’s

biggest stars. It’s like a two-hour playdate with Walt Disney,

Willy Wonka and Albert Einstein when Adam and Michael

use their secret recipe of fun, surprise, excitement (and just a

pinch of danger) to cook-up and deliver a giant batch

of magical Brain Candy to every mind in

the audience.

One Night of Queen

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox

David Sedaris

Symphony Pops: The Music of Bowie & PrinceJeans n’ Classics with the Midland Symphony Orchestra SEP 23, 2017 / 7:30 PM

With hits like “Ziggy Stardust,” “Purple Rain,” “Heroes,”

“1999,” “Space Oddity” and “Raspberry Beret,” David Bowie

and Prince are two of the greatest pop/glam/rock icons in

music history. Guest artists Jeans ’n Classics join the MSO to

combine the hard-driving rock rhythms of Bowie & Prince

with the warmth and depth of a symphony orchestra for an

exciting, electric performance!

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Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern JukeboxOCT 27, 2017 / 7:30 PM

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox reinvents pop hits of

the present à la pop hits of the past. This Youtube sensation

is uniting generations and breaking rules with fun and

unexpected fusions like Miley Cyrus’ “We Can’t Stop”

assayed as a doo-wop number; Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’

“Thrift Shop” tricked out in flapper jazz; and Sam Smith’s

“Stay With Me” rendered as a 1940s big-band standard.

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The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree

NOV 10-12, 2017Book by Martin A. Follose

Youth Choir Holiday ConcertDEC 13, 2017

PEANUT GALLERY’S

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

MAR 22-25, 2018

Story by C.S. Lewis

Youth Choir Spring ConcertAPR 25, 2018

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All in the TimingAUG 2-4, 2018Written by David Ives

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FREE CONCERTMarcia BallAUG 24, 2017 / 7 PMDowntown Midland

The saucy singer/pianist fuses Zydeco dance beats with

New Orleans R&B and Tex-Mex flavored roadhouse

blues for a one-of-a-kind musical gumbo that will have

the street jumping!

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TICKETS, REFUNDS & EXCHANGES All sales are final. Subscribers may exchange tickets for free up to 24 hours prior to the event. The value of the exchanged ticket(s) will be applied to another Center 2017/18 event. We cannot hold a credit on your account.

Everyone attending a performance must have their own ticket, regardless of age and even if you expect a child to sit in an adult’s lap.

We have wheelchair accessible and no-step seating available in our theatres. Please make needs known when reserving your seats. Please note that our theatres do not have elevators.

Midland Center for the Arts offers a diverse selection of arts entertainment. Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. Therefore, patrons are responsible for making informed decisions regarding their ticket purchases. Contact Ticket Office if you have questions regarding age appropriateness.

Processing Fees: Midland Center for the Arts applies a Processing Fee to most performance tickets. This small per-ticket fee is specifically used to maintain and upgrade our facilities. Printed on your actual ticket you will see the Processing Fee separate from the ticket price.

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GETTING HERE & PARKING Midland Center for the Arts is located at the corner of Eastman Ave. and West Saint Andrews Rd in Midland, MI

Easy drive! From I-75 to US10 or M20

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To thank you for your support and commitment, we are pleased to offer many different benefits* to our donors that enhance your experience at the Center including premium seating, VIP parking, access to the Donor Lounge and more!

MAKE A GIFT TODAY!

To make a gift, please add your contribution to your order form, donate online at www.midlandcenter.org/donate or

contact our Development Office at 989.631.5930 x 1272.

*Benefits do not apply to all membership levels.

Did you know that ticket sales cover only 30% of our costs? The remainder is provided by our generous donors! As a 501(c)(3)not-for-profit organization, your contribution to Midland Center for the Arts allows the arts to thrive in our community and enrich lives.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow

Foundation / Rollin M. Gerstacker

Foundation / Midland Area Community

Foundation / Charles J. Strosacker

Foundation / Michigan Council for Arts and

Cultural Affairs / The Alden & Vada Dow

Family Foundation / The Dow Corning

Foundation / The Patricia And David Kepler

Foundation / The Huntington National

Bank- Maxwell K. Pribil Memorial Fund /

Midland 100 Club / The Doan Family

Foundation / National Endowment for the

Arts / Bay Area Community Foundation /

Saginaw Community Foundation /

Arts Midwest / Michigan Baseball

Foundation / Michigan Architectural

Foundation / Kiwassee Kiwanis Foundation

/ Saginaw Arts and Enrichment

Commission / Midland Area Chamber of

Commerce / Midland Downtown Business

Association

Independent Bank Dr. John Carter

TICKET OFFICE INFORMATION

Purchase tickets to our outstanding performances, programs and exhibitions!

/ Online 24 hours a day at midlandcenter.org

/ In person at the Ticket Office

/ By phone at 800.523.7649

/ Mail (Details on Order Form)

TICKET OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday: Noon – 6 pm Saturday: Noon – 4 pm Plus one hour prior to most performances

Phone:800.523.7649 or 989.631.8250

1801 W. St. Andrews Rd. Midland, MI 48640

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