The Midland Theatre is downtown Newark’s most handsome performance venue, a restored 1920s theatre that still carries the decorative confidence of the movie-palace era. Its marquee and interior make it worth noticing even if you are only walking through the centre.
For travelers, the best reason to go is a concert, film, or touring show. Newark’s stronger daytime sights are archaeological and historical, but the Midland gives the town an evening anchor. Check the calendar ahead of time; the building is most satisfying when you can see it in use.