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    4.9 (10 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

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    I had always heard The Nutcracker to be the most festive play to watch during the holiday season, and now I know why. The Milwaukee Ballet performs the Nutcracker every Holiday season, and it's a spectacular show. The show is at the Marcus Performance Arts Center, which is gorgeous and sets the tone right for this piece of art. Right from the costumes, to set design to the Milwaukee Orchestra and the choreography, everything was SPOT ON! You are totally transported to a world of wonder and absolute fantasy by the whole Performance, and I am incredibly lucky to have caught the ballet in its last year of a 25-year run. They plan on bringing in fresh choreography and look next year, and I can't wait to watch it next year. Highly recommend for a date night or for taking the kids to watch a terrific show.

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    Best ballet school in Wisconsin! I love it here such a good environment. Very good teaching.

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    The costumes were amazing, the choreography was perfect, and the ballet dancers were so graceful and talented.

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    Marcus Performing Arts Center - main orchestra

    Marcus Performing Arts Center

    3.9(77 reviews)
    1.0 miDowntown, East Town

    We love live performances, but we don't often go to the MPAC. It's partly because of the selection…read moreof shows, and partly because of the size of the space. We prefer the more intimate setting of the smaller theaters in town. However, if you want to see a Broadway-caliber show, then Marcus is the place to go. We got tickets for Hamilton. The show itself was amazing. Most of the people I met there had been to at least one other performance. Many of them knew the dialogue and lyrics and could easily follow along. For someone without those benefits, we struggled to understand. Some of this was due to the performers' voices, how well they were mic'd, the mixing at the soundboard, and the acoustics in the space. It's hard to get consistent, high-quality sound in a large theater. We were in the L5 balcony seating, and that is definitely not as good as being on the main floor, center (no surprise there). Also, they recently updated the main orchestra seating with additional aisles so that you don't have to literally climb over 50 people to get to your seat. That is not the case in the balcony sections. There are only two ways to get to your seat: far right or far left. We were in the very middle, so neither point gave any advantage. The attached parking structure is convenient, but have you ever been in one that is more bumpy? Did they actually design it with speed bumps every 20 feet? Glad we went to the show.

    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!

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    Elf!

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    Excellent Irish Dance Show!

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    Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

    Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

    4.3(22 reviews)
    1.1 miEast Town

    We recently attended the Black Panther film performance and sound bites dinner at the Milwaukee…read moreSymphony Orchestra. The Symphony Center is a beautiful, massive space great for any event. They open up early before the performances to allow guests to grab a drink, snack, or mingle with others. There is a couple bar and snack area open to purchase items. TLDR: Sound Bites Dinner: 4/10 MSO performance and experience: 10/10 We arrived 90 minutes early for the Sound Bites dinner and were seated at our own table in a separate section of the dining area. The tables were huge for two people and I felt a little far away from my husband. Everyone was seated and a little confused on how the dinner was going to go. We snacked on some hors d'oeuvres and got our drinks before dinner was served. There were crackers, cheese, vegetables, salmon bruschetta, a salad, and vichyssoise (potato soup). Soon after, we were served our appetizer, ratatouille, which was very good. Next was beef and fries with some sauce, then a pork chop and piece of casserole to share. It was difficult to know what we were eating as they only thing we were told what it was, was the ratatouille. Also, about halfway through the dinner our waitress that we had disappeared and another person came to to serve us. We were kind of getting ready to leave, since she wasn't there, but then another person came out to give us more food. The whole experience lacked information. We weren't given a menu of what we were eating before we starting eating, we were only told what one dish was, and we weren't sure how many courses/plates of food we would be getting. It would be nice to get an email leading up, a print out, or at the very least told what we would be eating to prepare. We ended up not eating a lot of the last dish since we had filled up on the others, thinking that was it. The food was mediocre, and I was not sure how it was chosen, by what the performance is? seasonal items? It would've been cool if the chef came out and announced anything. I would've been more satisfied going to the food and beverage cart and not doing the formal dinner. It wrapped up about 5 minutes before we headed to our seats, due to the delays with the waitstaff and no one knowing if we needed to stay for another surprise plate of food. I would not do the Sound bites experience again. The performance hall is a beautiful restoration and space. The seats are comfortable and have enough space. We sat on the lower level and had a great view of the stage and move screen. I would like to try sitting up on the balcony to see all of the performers. The whole performance was great, we had a special guest appearance from Massamba Diop, playing the Senegalese talking drum that is featured in the film. The orchestra played SO well, you wouldn't know the difference. It was a fantastic experience and will love to go back to see another show!

    Gosh, we love everything about the MSO. The performance hall is lovely, and I loved seeing the…read morehistoric photos and hope that they will build that lower level out to be more about the history and plans for the MSO. The organization tries to bring a range of music experiences to the Milwaukee community, and I have always appreciated the season offerings. The programs are well organized, and it's so great that they provide backgrounds on composers in addition to the performers. More education in the programs is great, given how much goes into preparing them for the season. I can't wait to attend more performances in the new space!

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    Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
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    Miller High Life Theatre - The lobby is spacious and accessible in all areas.

    Miller High Life Theatre

    3.8(38 reviews)
    1.1 miWestown, Downtown
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    This review is more about Blue Man Group than the theater itself. However, I do believe The Miller…read moreHigh Life Theater is too large a venue for this show. Blue Man is meant to be big on facial nuances, which are easily lost to those in the second sections. While the show was generally entertaining for all ages, it felt more like STOMP, with lots of drumming and fewer small humorous stories. The drummer was great, but I was left waiting for more physical entertainment by the Blue Men. I was disappointed, however I did hear that many in the audience are rabid fans and attend this show often. Maybe my feelings are colored by having attended BMG in a more intimate setting in Chicago, which really made the stage work pop. The theater is beautiful for larger productions, but maybe BMG can come back in a smaller stage and recapture that magic of nuances.

    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!

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    Miller High Life Theatre - Our seat's view: Sec 1LC, Row T seats 1&2.  Great view

    Our seat's view: Sec 1LC, Row T seats 1&2. Great view

    Miller High Life Theatre - Stage

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    Miller High Life Theatre - The lobby is architecturally  beautiful, although it is hard to tell if it is old or new.

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    The lobby is architecturally beautiful, although it is hard to tell if it is old or new.

    Milwaukee Repertory Theater - audience

    Milwaukee Repertory Theater

    4.4(65 reviews)
    0.9 miDowntown, East Town

    Been coming to the Rep for years. This past year they completely remodeled several of the theaters,…read moreincluding the Powerhouse, which has been rebranded as the Checota Powerhouse, formerly the Quadracci Powerhouse. We were there on a Saturday night to see the premiere of Come From Away. The theater and all the amenities are terrific. The entire space feels much more open and free flowing. The actual theater now has more seating, and the seats have armrests, which for me is a big plus. The stage is also larger, with more vertical space, which really enhances the overall experience. We arrived just in time for the show, and since there was no intermission, there was not much opportunity to explore the public spaces while they were fully in use. Looking forward to spending more time taking it all in at the next show, coming up in January.

    The Milwaukee Rep is a great place to catch a show. We saw Mrs. Christie last night in the Checota…read morePowerhouse Theater. The seats are comfortable and have a nice amount of seat room. I like that you don't feel like you are on top of each other. Last night's experience was a bit unique in that the weather delayed our performance start time. Staff were professional and kept everyone in the theater for safety. Once the tornado warning was lifted, we were able to congregate by the bar area until they were ready to start. I purchased a rishi tea for $4.50 while we waited. I could not get the hot water out of the carafe, staff assisted and realized the internal pump was isn't the carafe. Plenty of bathrooms for during intermission. While it can take a while to get out if the attached parking garage after the show, it is a good option for parking. I purchased parking ahead of time for $12 and just scanned a QR code in/out. Easy. My only complaint is that I wish the Milwaukee rep would have posted the weather delay online as I kept checking their social media pages to see if the show was still going to happen.

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    Milwaukee Repertory Theater - Lots of room for a drink before a performance

    Lots of room for a drink before a performance

    Milwaukee Repertory Theater - Relax before the show in the foyer

    Relax before the show in the foyer

    Milwaukee Repertory Theater - Lobby view

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