MILWAUKEE PERFORMING ART VENUES

Milwaukee, WI

 

Marcus Center for the Performing Arts

DESCRIPTION: Hosts celebrated performing organizations such as the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Florentine Opera, Wisconsin's only fully professional grand opera company, and the Milwaukee Ballet

BOX OFFICE: Mon-Fri 11:30a-9p, Sat Noon-9p, Sun Noon-5p

ADDRESS: 929 North Water Street  MAP

PHONE: 888-612-3500 or 414-273-7121

WEBSITE: http://ww.marcuscenter.org

Milwaukee Repertory Theater
DESCRIPTION: How about dinner and a play? The Rep features a main house, studio theater and cabaret nightclub; among its wide-ranging performances, the Rep has featured JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE by August Wilson and JELLY ROLL by Vernel Bagneris

BOX OFFICE: Mon-Fri Noon-5p

ADDRESS: 108 East Wells Street  MAP

PHONE: Ticket Office 414-224-9490

WEBSITE: http://www.milwaukeerep.com

Pabst Theater
DESCRIPTION: A lavishly renovated century-old landmark that has become Milwaukee’s midsize indoor concert venue for national acts that range from Jazz, Pop, Rock, R&B, and comedy; Babyface and Taj Mahal play here

BOX OFFICE: Mon–Fri Noon-6:30p and 2 hours before start times of events

ADDRESS: 144 East Wells Street  MAP

PHONE: 800-511-1552 or 414-286-3663

WEBSITE: http://www.pabsttheater.org

Riverside Theatre
Situated along the Riverwalk, the aptly named theatre is known as an excellent venue for magic shows, musicals, and other off-Broadway productions

BOX OFFICE: Mon–Fri Noon-6:30p and 2 hours before start times of events

ADDRESS: 116 West Wisconsin Ave  MAP

PHONE: 414-224-3000

WEBSITE: http://www.riversidetheater.org

Milwaukee Theatre
DESCRIPTION: 4,100-seat venue that features an elegant domed rotunda and matching lobby underneath; one visit inside and you’ll know why this excellent theatre attracts touring Broadway shows

BOX OFFICE: Mon-Fri 10a-5p

ADDRESS: 500 West Kilbourn Ave  MAP

PHONE: 414-908-6000

WEBSITE: http://www.milwaukeetheatre.com

Northern Lights Theater
DESCRIPTION: Potowatami Casino hosts the intimate 500-seat Northern Lights Theater; despite or perhaps, because of its intimate size, the theatre hosts national performing artists such as Patti LaBelle in a dinner table setting; the casino has a preferred guest program and downtown shuttle with several nearby hotels

BOX OFFICE: open three hours prior to shows and 30 minutes prior to on sale time

DAYS & HOURS: 24/7

ADDRESS: 1721 West Canal Street  MAP

PARKING:  valet parking available; free self-serve parking onsite

PHONE: 414-645-6888

WEBSITE: http://ww.paysbig.com

 

Fort Atkinson, WI

 

Fireside Dinner Theatre
DESCRIPTION: one of the Midwest's most popular theatre venues destinations and the only Actor’s Equity dinner theatre in Wisconsin; open since 1964, Dick and Betty Klopcic build an intimate, 60’ X 60’ pyramid-shaped restaurant and named it The Fireside after the cozy fireplace at its center; of course they also offer fine as well in this multi-award-winning dinner theatre is a favorite destination for couples, families and tour groups; they try to treat everyone like family - worth the long drive from Milwaukee

BOX OFFICE: Mon-Sat 8:30a-8p, Sun 8:30a-5p

DAYS & HOURS: daily/nightly

ADDRESS: 1131 Janesville Avenue,   MAP

PARKING: free onsite

PHONE: 800-477-9505

WEBSITE: http://www.firesidetheatre.com