Youth Broadway Flight: Student Musicals and a Non-Alcoholic Drink Flight in Midland, MI

At 5501 Jefferson Ave in Midland, Michigan, Youth Broadway Flight is an evening of student-powered musical theater and community energy. Over three performances on Feb 19–21, students from the Great Lakes Bay Region stage selections from The Addams Family, Anything Goes, and The Wizard of Oz. The format is brisk — 7:00–8:30 p.m. — and the ticket structure ($15 prepay, $20 at the door) keeps the show accessible. What sets this project apart is the combination of short-form musical storytelling, comic narration, and a specially paired non-alcoholic drink flight that turns a local theater night into a multisensory sampler. Walking into the performance space at 5501 Jefferson Ave, you feel the close-up connection of a small-community theater: a compact stage, focused lighting, and an audience that’s part family, part fan base. Key features are the three distinct musical numbers: the darkly witty Addams Family pieces, the buoyant tap-and-era charm of Anything Goes, and the familiar, bright melodies from The Wizard of Oz. Students move between singing and choreography, and the comical narrators thread segments into a single evening of variety. The non-alcoholic drink flight is both a novelty and a crowd-pleaser; each cup is matched to a show's mood, offering a taste-driven cue to the performance shifts. This production is important to Midland’s cultural scene because it showcases youth arts at scale, giving regional students a public platform and inviting visitors to see local talent. It also complements Midland’s outdoor draws — visitors who spend the day exploring Dow Gardens or the Chippewa Nature Center can finish with a theatrical night at the same address. Practical details matter: you may bring your own snacks, doors open shortly before 7:00 p.m., and running time is 90 minutes. For families and visitors, the show is an easy evening plan that balances energetic staging with low logistical effort. Accessibility and group-size details are not listed; call ahead if you have specific needs. Snacks and layered clothing are smart — the auditorium can run cool. Photography during performances is typically restricted; capture memories in the lobby or with the cast after the curtain call. Youth Broadway Flight is a reminder that travel isn’t just about trails and rivers; it’s also about community rituals where young performers test craft and the town shows up. For visitors in Midland, it’s a concise, entertaining way to connect with local culture while keeping the rest of the weekend open for parks, rivers, and small-town discovery. Arrive early to find street parking or use nearby public lots, bring cash for a door ticket, and linger after the show to congratulate performers — community theaters thrive when audiences stay, ask questions, and support student arts programs through donations or future attendance.