I've watched several films in the Oriental Tbeater over many years, and I believe I've watched a…read morefiñm in each of their 3 theaters. The sound system in the main theater is pretty impressive, but the mostly "flat" seating area presents a challenge to see the full screen when someone sits in front of you. The good news is the seats are not assigned, so you can move to another seat. The true allure of the Oriental Theater is the sheer beauty and history of it. I saw Odyssey here a few weeks ago, and last night I saw Landscapes of Memory, part of the Dialogues Documentary Festival, which was really enlightening. The staff is very helpful, and vending options are sufficient. Everyone needs to experience watching a film here!

The Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival presented "Hanging By a…read moreWire". A tense, nail-biting tale of local heroes rescuing young passengers trapped inside a cable car hanging 900 feet above ground. Upon entering the oriental, a table of muslim themed paraphernalia of baby books, film posters, pamphlets, t-shirts were stationed on the table. Two ladies dressed in earth tone hijabs greeted me warmly. A Q&A panel comprised of the fire department and muslim community members discussed matters related to the film.

We have enjoyed many shows over the last 3 years but tonight it went above and beyond in quality…read more Kinky Boots was SPECTACULAR and every role and touch was done beautifully. I have a slight hearing impairment and yet today the actors sang loud and clear all through the show. I so appreciate good actors who can pull this off. The entire cast was incredibly talented, and the music and staging rivaled shows I have seen in large cities. Cyndi Lauper wrote the music and lyrics, and she is brilliant. This theater has lots of parking and the ticket prices are easy on the pocket. There are refreshments for sale and if you have a few $$ to spend they are building a more intimate Black Box theater next to the main stage. This is going to be another big win for the theater crowd. Thank you for bringing this wonderful program to Waukesha. The two main actors, William Salinas and Caleb Joyner gave their all and the audience was all in for the entire production. But I also loved every supporting actor for their talent, which was incredible. I can't wait for the next shows- I plan to attend them all!

Last minute decision to see Murder on The Orient Express today. Very impressed by the intimate,…read morewelcoming atmosphere of the theater and dedicated volunteers. I was blown away by the cast and set. The acting equaled what I have seen at much larger venues with large budgets, ( and significantly higher ticket prices) ! I definitely will be returning, it is a hidden gem in Waukesha County!

We came to the Miller High Life Theatre for a concert this weekend and it was wonderful! Such a…read moregorgeous exterior. The interor is both in and out of the actual theater. A classy ambiance as soon as you stepped inside. The views from both the front and way up in the balcony are fantastic, great lighting and the sound quality was excellent compared to other venues in Milwaukee. No reverb. They also have screens if you're higher up and need a better view as well. The staff are incredibly helpful with directing you to your seat, knowledgeable about what is going on and really friendly. Great, fast concessions and drinks. They also keep the entire venue, concessions area and restrooms clean. We'll keep watching for upcoming shows because this venue beats out many of the others in Milwaukee hands down! Will definitely return.

I recently caught my first show at the Miller High Life Theatre. It's a medium sized theater…read more(seating for 4000ish) and we were there on a snowy eve for the Cirque performance of Twas the night.. Parking near the theater is plentiful with street parking and a parking garage right across the street. A word of warning--when we parked in the parking garage, there was the show we were there for and a Bucks game that evening as well which resulted in $30 parking fee. That said, it was money well spent to be able to park inside and right across the street during a snowstorm. Once we got to the theater, there was no waiting at will-call and we were able to get our tickets in a snap. The line to get in also moved quickly and there ushers waiting to direct us to our seats. All the workers made the experience easy and were friendly to boot. Our seats were on the left side in row L and no complaints about the view from there at all. Due to the storm (and possibly the economy) the theater was only about a third full so we had plenty of room to spread out. The stage is large and the sound was great throughout. I wouldn't hesitate to see another show here. Get to it!

Although I thought the play Circle Mirror Transformation was done poorly, I loved the theater…read more Intimate, the audience on three sides, there isn't a bad seat in the house. Acoustics are good and the lighting excellent. As for Circle, the casting was ludicrous, especially the younger women who didn't fit their roles at all. Their performances were less than high school level. They played into over-acting, exaggerating every facial expression and movement. It was embarrassing. This play's staging is all about mirror placement. The audience should be able to see the reactive expressions of the actors from different angles. This director placed one mirror at the back of the stage, barely reflecting the audience. What the heck was that? It served no purpose. I understand the Next Act Theater has a low budget, but hire actors who look the part of the characters they play. There are hundreds of wonderful theatrical artists in the Milwaukee area who would give anything for one of these parts. There is no excuse. All that being said, the Next Act Theater is still a fantastic venue to see a production, most are much better than this version of Circle Mirror Transformation, an Obie award winning play.

Milwaukee's theater scene is really strong, but don't sleep on this small powerhouse of a theater,…read moreNext Act Theatre! I loved my subscriptions in 2021, 2022, and can always count on Next Act to give me a play that makes me think, laugh, question society through the lens of a new play written in a Shakespearean style or through a multicultural lens. So far in 2023 I've enjoyed Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap" the West End's longest running play, and am looking forward to another in 2024! The art in the lobby is curated to reflect the current play, as well! Seats are easy to purchase online or by phone, and there's even an audio service during performances for the hard of hearing. Next Act supports the best in acting talent in the Milwaukee area, great playwrights and I recommend you check them out!

Saw "& Juliet" at the Marcus Performing Arts Center, in Uihlein Hall…read more Our seats were in the Loge section, row C, seats 311 to 308. Plenty of volunteers were stationed throughout to help direct people to their seats. Beverages and snacks were available in the atrium. For bathrooms, I would recommend heading down to the atrium level rather than staying on the upper floor. The upper floor restroom is smaller, and the line was quite long. Sound and view from our seats were both good. The 2026/2027 season is posted now, and there are several shows on it I'd like to see. Being able to catch these here without having to travel to Chicago is a nice perk.

I've always thought that the theater could use a higher incline. It's such a large theater, but it…read morecan get pretty uncomfortable in the back, with views very obscured by taller gents seating in front of you. Obviously orchestra seats are the best. As are the front loge seats. But unlike, say the Fiserv where you get a good view from any seat, further back seats here can get pretty uncomfortable. One little bit of luck I had seating on row W was that this was the second to the last row on orchestra floor, but the last row was set up with sound tables and no one was seating there during my show. And because I had a really tall guy seating in front of me, I couldn't see anything, but I could actually flop up the fold down chair and sit up high without obscuring anyone behind me and get an unobscured view myself. So if I want cheap tickets in the back, get the very back row and sit up like that to get a better view lol. It's not comfortable though.

We had a great experience at Greek Fest this year…read more We didn't know what to expect as this was our first time but they did a great job with posting offerings, prices and locations of each beforehand on their site. The portions were generous. The lamb dinner came with delicious rice, salad and plenty of lamb. The gyros were also stacked and the souvlaki was perfect. We also started with the saganaki- perfectly crispy and salty cheese. The drinks were offered by the same company that handles State Fair so you can get cans of beer for $8-9, glasses of wine or they had some frozen cocktails. My only gripe was that they didn't post which gate to enter from. There are so many and when we walked to the pedestrian gate from 2024, we were told we couldn't walk through the grounds to greek fest. The staff helping with food and drinks were great - cooking and bringing up food as quick as they could. Friendly, too! Wish the music would've started sooner but we opted to head out since it was mostly food, games/rides for kids or a small area for greek shopping. However, food was worth it! Definitely check it out!

Ok,this is the 2nd year the chicken was so tough like rub and way over seasoned!…read moreA waste of $15 for one whole chicken. The salad not very good, only 2 olives and 1 piece of cheese 2 cherrie tomatoes, one small dressing,piece of bread,such tint olives for $10 was definitely not worth it. I though I could get filled up on the rice but it was literally crunchy and hard! No easy access for people with disabilities. Had to have my mom walk in for the food to take home because drive through was already closed. Such a waste of money for 3 bites of rubbery smokey over seasoned chicken,lame salad and crunch rice made me decide to not go back for a 3rd time. They are rushing the cooking and not tasting b4 selling to make huge profits. That's stealing people's money. Wauwatosa Greek Fest chicken was horrible last year however, nice and tender this year,great salad,olives,cheese,rice,bread,gyro and portions were worth the price! Please stop rushing the cooking time and taste test b4 selling...I mean how can you mess up rice!?

The light show was gorgeous and definitely worth it with tons of different designs and incredible…read moresights you can't see or experience anywhere else. They also have tons of food vendors and drinks both alcoholic and non. The only downside is the parking. They tell you to come early especially on weekends because parking is insane! They guide you but the parking lots are all over the place and the shuttle buses to the entrance can take quite a bit of time. You definitely want to purchase tickets online ahead of time too because they have the family pack which is a great deal as well as other packages. Overall I highly recommend checking out the China Lights while it is still going.

This is a beautiful unique event. We get there early to…read morehave space and time to walk and enjoy before the crowds come in at dark. Once it's later , it does get packed. There is a fair amount for little feet and hands to do, interactive musical strumming , dance floor squares, swing, teeter totter, and lightened items. But, your little will have to wait their turn as more and people come. It can be challenging if others don't move along because the items are not park monitored. Food and beverages and popcorn etc are offered-but very pricey. No food or drink is allowed to be brought in. There are show times with beautiful and talented people - wonderful to watch if you are able to. Overall- a very beautiful experience.

Did plenty of walking around the fairgrounds this year to see all the attractions and sample some…read morefood. We stayed for Bulls-N-Barrels, in the Grandstand area. The entertainment was great, and there were no serious injuries. Racine County Fair does a great job with the entertainment and vendors; walking through the barns and seeing all the animals and artwork is fun, especially if you're bringing kids. Getting to the Grandstand area early would be my advice if you plan on seeing a show. Get there at least 30 minutes before it starts, or you'll likely be frustrated with finding a place to sit. They sell ear protection for kids, which is wonderful for those who forget theirs at home. My advice? Bring your own because everything gets loud, and you'd be well-advised to bring ear protection.

Attended Racine County Fair this year. Same organized and well managed event. Came here on a…read moreSunday when the crowds were low. $10 admission for adults which includes parking. Food prices are a little steeper because of the economy, but still delicious! Goat barns let you actually milk a goat! Horse costume parade too! Great time!