Performing Arts
All the world’s a stage. Especially Milwaukee.
Milwaukee boasts opera companies, a world-class symphony, a nationally acclaimed ballet company, and an array of professional dance and theater companies performing at venues all across the metro area. No performing arts fan leaves Milwaukee without a smile and an exciting story to tell.
You’ll find a cultural depth and appreciation for the arts that few other cities possess.
The following businesses are categorized into regions around the city. If you would like to find out more information about each of these areas, you can check them out on our Milwaukee County Map.
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Northern Lights Theater Potawatomi Bingo Casino 1721 W. Canal Street Milwaukee, WI 53233 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 847-7922 Fax: (414) 847-7936 Website: www.paysbig.com The Northern Lights Theater is a two-tiered intimate theater that combines first-class entertainment and dining in a stunning setting. Booth and table seating are available on the first level with traditional theater seating on the upper level. Enjoy the beauty, intimacy and ambience of the Northern Lights Theater while enjoying such entertainers as Wayne Newton, Etta James, Willie Nelson, Ringo MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Milwaukee Theatre 500 W. Kilbourn Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53203 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 908-6000 Fax: (414) 908-6010 Website: www.milwaukeetheatre.com Featuring a breathtaking rotunda lobby and plenty of amenities, and is embraced by patrons and productions alike for its spaciousness and traditional elegance. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Fireside Dinner Theatre 1131 Janesville Avenue Fort Atkinson, WI 53538-0007 Region: Outlying Metro Milwaukee Phone: (920) 563-9505 Fax: (920) 563-3023 Website: www.firesidetheatre.com Experience the unique and wonderful world of The Fireside, Wisconsin's #1 year-round motorcoach attraction with superb dining, beautiful gift shoppes and professional Broadway musicals in a state-of-the-art theatre-in-the-round. Join us as we celebrate 44 years of Klopcic family hospitality and their recent national award as America's Best Restaurant Family. Browse the unique gift shoppes, enjoy award-winning cuisine, and top off MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Historic Third Ward Association 219 N. Milwaukee Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 273-1173 Fax: (414) 273-2205 Website: www.historicthirdward.org Enjoy the ambiance of a turn-of-the-century neighborhood boasting a high concentration of art galleries, unique specialty stores, women's fashion, distinct restaurants and theatre. Located just two blocks south of downtown - come and explore! MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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UWM Peck School of the Arts 2400 E. Kenwood Boulevard Milwaukee, WI 53211 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 229-4308 Fax: (414) 229-2739 Website: www.arts.uwm.edu Presenting more than 350 events each year, including music, dance and theatre performances; film screenings and art exhibitions and lectures. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Alverno Presents at Alverno College P. O. Box 343922 3400 S. 43rd Street Milwaukee, WI 53234-3922 Region: Southwest Milwaukee Phone: (414) 382-6151 Fax: (414) 382-6354 Website: www.alvernopresents.alverno.edu Alverno College is Milwaukee's longest running arts presenter. Seasons of exceptional performances in dance, music, theater and more. Popular with the college community and the public in Milwaukee. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Apple Holler 5006 S. Sylvania Avenue Sturtevant, WI 53177 Region: Outlying Metro Milwaukee Phone: (262) 884-7100 Fax: (262) 884-7110 Website: www.appleholler.com Full service farm restaurant; cabaret style revues; wine and cheese tasting; country store, homemade apple pies, cider, syrup and apple butter; orchard tours and farmyard animals. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Bel Canto Chorus 158 N. Broadway Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 481-8801 Fax: (414) 481-8807 Website: www.belcanto.org Milwaukee's premier choral organization since 1931, BCC presents innovative programming featuring the finest choral music. Also home to the city's first and only Boy Choir, "BC2". MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Budweiser Pavilion 640 S. 84th Street, Wisconsin State Fair Park West Allis, WI 53214 Region: West/Zoo Phone: (262) 646-5323 Website: www.budpavilion.com A summer entertainment destination! Open-air concerts featuring top local bands, sports bar with 13 big screen TVs, great food and beverages. Milwaukee-style fun! MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Charles Allis Art Museum 1801 N. Prospect Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 278-8295 Fax: (414) 278-0335 Website: www.charlesallis.org Tudor-style house museum with period rooms, original furnishings, art collection spanning 2,000 years, galleries, English garden, changing exhibitions and programs. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Creative Alliance Milwaukee 648 N. Plankinton Avenue Suite 425 Milwaukee, WI 53203 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 347-0131 Fax: (414) 273-5596 Website: www.creativealliancemke.org Creative Alliance Milwaukee exists to drive economic prosperity as a catalytic hub, growing our creative industries by championing creativity and innovation in education, commerce and culture. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Danceworks, Inc. 1661 N. Water Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 277-8480 Fax: (414) 277-8485 Website: www.danceworks1661.org Danceworks, Inc., the home of Danceworks Performance Co., Studio 1661 and Dreamtime Arts Studio provides professional contemporary dance performance and community based educational programs and classes to children & adults. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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David Seebach's Wonders of Magic 4581 N. 101st St. Wauwatosa, WI 53225 Phone: (262) 252-3333 Fax: (262) 252-8633 Website: www.davidseebach.com He's 'Milwaukee's #1 Magician', Milwaukee Journal and has over forty years of experience delighting audiences with his witty, sophisticated approach to magic, comedy and illusion. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Early Music Now 759 N. Milwaukee Street Suite 420 Milwaukee, WI 53202-1810 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 225-3113 Fax: (414) 225-3787 Website: www.earlymusicnow.org Outstanding internationally acclaimed artists and ensembles performing music from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the early Baroque. Discover the enchantment of these intimate concerts in historic venues! MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Exciting Events 2020 S. Calhoun Road New Berlin, WI 53151 Region: Outlying Metro Milwaukee Phone: (262) 797-8880 Fax: (262) 797-8883 Website: www.excitingevents.com Special effects such as lasers that write script or produce logos, intelligent lights that change 18 different colors and shapes, or confetti/streamer cannons, and balloon drops. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Festival City Symphony Pabst Theater 144 E. Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 963-9067 Fax: (414) 963-9067 Website: www.festivalcitysymphony.org Professional non-profit classical symphony orchestra, targeting families as its audience, presents free children's 'pops' concerts, family-priced formal concerts and outreach concerts. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Film Wisconsin, Inc. 3770 S. Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 8 Milwaukee, WI 53235 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 287-4251 Fax: (414) 273-5596 Website: www.filmwisconsin.net Film Wisconsin is an exciting nonprofit corporation formed to nurture and sustain Wisconsin's film and media industry. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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First Stage Offices: 325 W. Walnut Street Milwaukee, WI 53212 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 267-2929 Fax: (414) 267-2930 Website: www.firststage.org Professional theater for young audiences. Plays are geared to specific age groups and are developed from classic and contemporary children's literature. Performances take place at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water Street. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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In Tandem Theatre, Inc. Tenth Street Theatre 628 N. Tenth Street Milwaukee, WI 53233 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 271-1371 Fax: (414) 271-1378 Website: www.intandemtheatre.org Presenting an eclectic mix of live performance, from comedy to drama, classical to musical, that excites, enlightens, provokes and entertains. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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John Michael Kohler Arts Center 608 New York Avenue P. O. Box 489 Sheboygan, WI 53082 Region: Outlying Metro Milwaukee Phone: (920) 458-6144 Website: www.jmkac.org Contemporary arts center, acclaimed for dynamic explorations of contemporary American visual and performing arts including sculpture, crafts, photography and the work of self-taught artists. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Latino Arts, Inc. 1028 S. 9th Street Milwaukee, WI 53204 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 384-3100 Fax: (414) 649-2844 Website: www.latinoartsinc.org Located in Milwaukee's largest Hispanic neighborhood, Latino Arts presents exhibits, visual arts, theatre, and music by Latin American artists in its own gallery and auditorium. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Marcus Center for the Performing Arts 929 N. Water Street Milwaukee, WI 53202-3122 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 273-7121 Fax: (414) 273-5480 Website: www.marcuscenter.org Premier arts and entertainment destination for Milwaukee and Wisconsin. Every year we work to keep the excitement alive with Broadway musicals, symphony, opera and ballet performances. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Milwaukee Ale House 233 N. Water Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 226-BEER (2337) Fax: (414) 226-2360 Website: www.ale-house.com True hometown brewpub in the Historic Third Ward on the RiverWalk. Fresh ales brewed on premise, River view dining, live music and beer and food specials. Tour our brewery. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Milwaukee Ballet 504 W. National Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53204 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 902-2103 Fax: (414) 649-4066 Website: www.milwaukeeballet.org The Milwaukee Ballet presents works that speak to our passions and emotions by choreographers who have fashioned ballets in the classical and contemporary styles. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Broadway Theatre Center 158 N. Broadway Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 291-7800 Tickets Fax: (414) 277-4477 Website: www.chamber-theatre.com Milwaukee Chamber Theatre produces high-quality, professional theatrical works of literary merit in intimate, audience-engaging settings at the Broadway Theatre Center located in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Milwaukee Public Theatre 626 E. Kilbourn Avenue Suite 802 Milwaukee, WI 53202-3237 Phone: (414) 347-1685 Fax: (414) 347-1690 Website: www.milwaukeepublictheatre.org Extraordinary entertainers, artists and speakers from many cultures; touring shows and customized creative services for corporate, school, and group events, workshops, training and promotions. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater 108 E. Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 224-9490 Fax: (414) 224-9097 Website: www.milwaukeerep.com Milwaukee Repertory Theater is a nationally recognized theater company that presents a critically-acclaimed selection of compelling dramas, powerful classics, award-winning contemporary works, and lively cabaret shows on three stages from September through May. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Next Act Theatre Off-Broadway Theatre 255 S. Water Street Milwaukee, WI 53204 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 278-0765 Tickets Fax: (414) 278-5930 Website: www.nextact.org The Off-Broadway is a unique theatre space in Milwaukee where the audience is closely wrapped around three sides of the action and no seat is further than six rows from the stage performance style. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Pabst Theater 144 E. Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 286-3663 Fax: (414) 286-2154 Website: www.pabsttheater.org A Milwaukee Landmark and National Historic Landmark that has welcomed Wilco, Jim Gaffigan, Brian Wilson, Bon Iver, Mike Birbiglia, Lyle Lovett and David Byrne. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Rock the Green P. O. Box 170893 Milwaukee, WI 53217 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 755-0422 Fax: (414) 352-9085 Website: www.rockthegreen.com Six bands. One day. Near-zero waste. Rock the Green is the new way to rock! Featuring world-class music performed live on Milwaukee's gorgeous lakefront. September 15, 2-9 p.m. - Veteran's Park. www.rockthegreen.com MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Schauer Arts & Activities Center 147 N. Rural Street Hartford, WI 53027 Region: Outlying Metro Milwaukee Phone: (262) 670-0560 Fax: (262) 670-0937 Website: www.schauercenter.org A regional center for the arts, staging professional touring performances, offering arts classes for all ages, as well as hosting social and business functions. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 19805 W. Capitol Drive Brookfield, WI 53045 Region: Outlying Metro Milwaukee Phone: (262) 781-9470 Fax: (262) 781-9198 Website: www.wilson-center.com Performances in two theaters, arts education for all ages and art gallery exhibits. Located in Brookfield's Mitchell Park just south of 198th & Capitol Drive. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Skylight Music Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center 158 N. Broadway Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 291-7800 (Box Office) Fax: (414) 291-7815 Website: www.skylightmusictheatre.org Nationally acclaimed for vivid productions and adventuresome repertoire ranging from classic operas (in English) to Gilbert & Sullivan to American musicals, performed in the intimate Cabot Theatre. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center 901 15th Avenue South Milwaukee, WI 53172 Region: South/Airport Phone: (414) 766-5049 Fax: (414) 766-5005 Website: www.southmilwaukeepac.org The SMPAC offers an annual performing arts series which provides a creative, innovative and diverse exploration of the performing arts. Near General Mitchell International Airport. Free parking. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Stackner Cabaret Milwaukee Repertory Theater 108 W. Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 224-1761 Fax: (414) 224-9097 Website: www.milwaukeerep.com Come experience Milwaukee's only authentic cabaret with theater, bar and casual dining. Located within the Milwaukee Center complex, lunches and dinners are available Sept.-May. Private parties welcome. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Sunset Playhouse, Inc. 800 Elm Grove Road P. O. Box 2 Elm Grove, WI 53122 Region: West/Zoo Phone: (262) 782-4430 Fax: (262) 782-3150 Website: www.sunsetplayhouse.com Join the Playhouse for an all new season of laughs, suspense and music. Our season has something for everyone! Call for more information. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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The Riverside Theater 116 W. Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53203 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 286-3663 Fax: (414) 286-2154 Website: www.riversidetheater.org The Riverside Theater in downtown Milwaukee hosts the most popular touring musicians and comedians. Recent performers include Bob Dylan, Steely Dan, John Fogerty and Lewis Black. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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The Tempel Lipizzans 17000 Wadsworth Road Old Mill Creek, IL 60083 Region: Outlying Metro Milwaukee Phone: (847) 244-5330 Fax: (847) 844-5069 Website: www.tempelfarms.com Rare Lipizzan stallions demonstrate elegant movements and breathtaking leaps in summer performances choreographed to music. Off-season group tours/private performances available. Only 45 minutes south of Milwaukee. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Trainfest Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park 8200 W. Greenfield Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53214 Region: West/Zoo Website: www.trainfest.com A Milwaukee exclusive. Trainfest. America's largest operating model railroad show makes for a fun-filled November weekend. Drawing 20,000+ visitors. 200,000 Sq.ft. of exhibits/activities. Kids free. Nov. 12-13, 2011. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Turner Hall Ballroom 1034 N. 4th Street Milwaukee, WI 53203 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 286-3663 Fax: (414) 286-2154 Website: www.turnerhallballroom.org Built in 1882, this National Historic Landmark regularly hosts the most popular up-and-coming musicians, comedians and special events. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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United Performing Arts Fund, Inc. 929 W. Water Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 273-8723 Fax: (414) 273-0826 Website: www.upaf.org Provides financial operating support to 37 performing arts organizations and grant recipients. UPAF's Ride for the Arts, sponsored by Miller Lite, one of the nation's largest recreational bike rides, benefits UPAF. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum 2220 N. Terrace Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 271-3656 Fax: (414) 271-3986 Website: www.villaterracemuseum.org Italian Renaissance-style villa and gardens overlook Lake Michigan. 15th-20th century decorative arts, Cyril Colnik wrought iron, galleries, changing exhibitions and programs. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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