Never heard of anything like that. Well, this place is a crock. Several years ago, maybe 10 years…read moreago, my mother bought our family a gift certificate. It says it's good till 2035. Well, don't try to use it. I walked in today to use it. "Oh, it's not in our computer anymore. It's too old. We have to have the master ledger from somebody's house, but you can use it next season." OK, not a very professional place. I will definitely let my family know that their gift certificates may not be valid.

Sunset Playhouse is a real gem, nestled in the heart of Elm Grove.They have been around for what…read moreseems like a lifetime,ready to entertain in so many ways.We had the opportunity to take in a comedy last Saturday night,Nanna's Naughty Knickers. Unfortunately they had a last minute family emergency with a main cast member,but they pivoted and were able to have a cast member playing a smaller part step in and called another to help fill in for the other smaller part. They pulled it off pretty seamlessly and put on a very entertaining and funny show.Sunset Playhouse always comes through and is a true class act and asset to the community! A great idea for a wonderful night out is what the Sunset Playhouse is all about.

I went with a friend on a Sunday afternoon to see the Milwaukee Ballet Alice in Wonderland at…read moreMarcus Performing Arts Center. It was absolutely incredible! The costumes were amazing, the choreography was perfect, and the ballet dancers were so graceful and talented. I was in awe the entire time!

I came here for the Wednesday 7am Barre class with Stephanie that I found on ClassPass. I am NOT a…read moredancer by any means, so I was nervous, but it was a wonderful class. There was plenty of free street parking right outside too. I ended up being the only person in class, so I got a lot of individual attention on form, modifications for my strengths and weaknesses, and even personalized recommendations for stretching at home! She was lovely, had a great music playlist, and teaches Pilates on Saturday mornings too. It was also fun to see all the ballerinas arriving for their classes and rehearsals.

Ms Sharon is a delight. Sweet little studio in a beautiful building. (Located under Stella's…read moreSalon.) Instruction with sweetness and encouragement. This was a perfect introduction to ballet for my 3 year old.

Wonderful, intimate theater in Hartland. Many great shows and much variety. High level of talent…read moretoo, esp for a small theater in a suburban location, Don't miss out on this gem!

Another update because this theater continues to update their accessibility! Today we loved "And…read moreThen There Were None" at the Checota Powerhouse Theater. As usual the production was done wonderfully, with the actors giving us laughs as well as suspense in this great Agatha Christie mystery. The stage set is wonderfully interesting and visually exciting. Very well done. But today I was able to watch the show with subtitles, which is incredibly helpful for someone like me who wears hearing aids, but I still need a little help in live performances. Milwaukee Rep here offers the closed captioning of the shows, all in your own phone. If you prefer, you may also borrow a tablet for this service. By using the app GalaPro on your phone, you can have all the words in front of you without getting in the way of the actors or your seat neighbors. We were using our own phones, but borrowed a seat holder which kept the words in front of us but not in the way. Thank you, Milwaukee Rep for regularly updating your accessibility options. This new one is so helpful!

Nice, big, open building. Smallish medium sized theater with a good incline and good view of the…read morestage throughout. The view from the very back row (not on the balcony, but main floor) was still good and very visible. We were on the front row, which is usually not my preference, and I would say row 3 and back would be much better. That said, the first row (DD, on stage left) was still not uncomfortable. I had a great view of the stage and not at all uncomfortable during the show, and did not have to crane my neck.

Ihave been extremely pleased with APA dance as a whole . This company attempts and succeeds to…read moreaccommodate and adjust to what is happening currently. . With these consistent adjustments students are able to dance , stay connected with friends while staying safe. I also favor the fact that they consistently ask for the parents input again in various venues. The Staff is helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. The owner is one smart lady! If I had to give an area of opportunity needed I guess I would say I wish they would update some of the music Instead of using similar aomgs year after year.

They are verbally and physically abusive of the students in their care. They don't even seem to…read moremind that parents can hear and see them yanking small kids up by their arms when they fall, calling them 'bad', telling them they are horrible dancers, giving the children cold stares, ignoring eager children who are asking curious questions, making preschoolers sit by the wall for 15 + minutes, sending them home halfway through the class, shouting at the older girls for no apparent reason, and telling kids that if their parents aren't there they will have to walk home. They also send kids home with dance apparel that you never said you wanted and tac the price onto your monthly bill and will put unknown charges on your account with no explanation. All stuff that I have witnessed and decided to pull my kid from the studio, because they are so rude, disrespectful, and abusive. Owner of the place will only defend her teachers if you confront her...I guess we know whose best interest she has in mind and it's definitely not the children. Perhaps the teachers should educate themselves and check out this link http://danceadvantage.net/2009/01/27/12-tips-for-teaching-tots/ because whether or not they realize it they are taking care of our children and our future! Consider taking your kids to any other place for classes...Miss Becky's LLC, Next Step Dance, Young Dance, local Rec Departments, the local Y's...anything would be better than this.

Trinity makes Irish Dance fun with engaging classes and community involvement. very knowledgeable…read moreand experienced teachers

Renaissance Theaterworks is dedicated to improving gender parity in theater. They're the only woman…read morefounded and run theater company in Milwaukee. What's not to love about that?!? My mom and I went recently to their production of Top Girls. The theater space the show was in was perfectly intimate (not a bad seat in the house). I love enjoying plays in such small venues. To be able to see the actors every facial expression and gesture completely captivates me. The play was beautifully acted and thought provoking. It was a great play to see with my mom (who was staying with me for a couple weeks). We ended up having some great conversations about it! If you go to see one of their shows on a Wednesday evening, it's wine Wednesday! You get a complimentary glass of wine with the play. Oh...and they gave us chocolates (like really amazing, rich bites of heavenly goodness) as we exited. What a lovely evening! Get to it!

Founded in 1993, Renaissance Theaterworks is Milwaukee's only women-founded, women-run theatre…read morecompany. Their mission is to "create compelling theater focusing on the exploration of the feminine voice and to offer professional opportunities to emerging local theater artists." I've seen two of their excellent offerings written by 2009 Playwright in Residence (part-founder) Marie Kohler: Boswell's Dreams (2005) and the Dig (2009). Both plays were intriguing and well worth my art dollars. The company has since taken up residence at the 100-person seat Studio Theater in the Broadway Theater complex. With the Third Ward location one can easily find plenty of restaurants nearby to make this a nice centerpiece for a night out. Parking in the lot next door is $5 or you might be lucky to find an open meter space. Renaissance Theaterworks is well worth your time and support! Support the Arts, Milwaukee!