Building Info
- Address: 500 W. Kilbourn Ave.
- Status:
Renamed in 2017. Formerly the Milwaukee Theatre. Owned by the Wisconsin Center District.
Prior to moving to Schlitz Park in 2014, the Milwaukee Bucks had their offices in the back of the building.
Property is part of parcel containing UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena (412 W. Kilbourn Ave.)
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Content referencing Miller High Life Theatre
Details Announced for Wild Card Games 1 and 2 on Tuesday and Wednesday
Brewers, Mets Begin National League Wild Card Series Tomorrow at American Family Field
Sep 30th, 2024 by Milwaukee BrewersMilwaukee Theater District Launches Marquee Madness Promotion
Mar 19th, 2024 by Milwaukee Theater District
Board Games, A Zoo Run and Guys on Ice
Dodge the snow and have some fun this weekend.
Jan 11th, 2024 by Michael HollowayFans Attending Brewers Winter Warm-Up to be Offered Exclusive Opportunity to Purchase Tickets Early for Home Opener
First and Only Opportunity for Fans to Purchase Coveted Home Opener Tickets Before the Public
Dec 20th, 2023 by Milwaukee BrewersHundreds of National Media Members Descend On Milwaukee For RNC Preview
Republican Party, local host committee hold media walkthrough in advance of 2024 convention.
Nov 30th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneBrewers Announce First Confirmed Player Appearances for Winter Warm-Up Fanfest, Presented By UW Credit Union
Tickets Remain for Main Stage Theater Show & Autograph Session
Nov 21st, 2023 by Milwaukee BrewersPlans Announced for Brewers Winter Warm-Up FanFest, Presented by UW Credit Union
The 2024 Off-Season Event Features Autograph Sessions and Main Stage Entertainment With Brewers Players and Alumni, as Well as Kids Baseball Clinics
Nov 1st, 2023 by Milwaukee BrewersDowntown Gets New ‘Girl in the Moon’ Mural
Plus: New hotel opens and a recap of the week's real estate news.
Oct 15th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Theater District Announces Inaugural Milwaukee Theater Week
Oct 2nd, 2023 by Milwaukee Theater District
Details Announced for Wild Card Games 1 and 2 on Tuesday and Wednesday (6:08 p.m. Starts)
Brewers, Diamondbacks Begin National League Wild Card Series Tomorrow at American Family Field
Oct 2nd, 2023 by Milwaukee BrewersPabst Theater Group Opening New Venue, Closing Colectivo Back Room
Pabst will buy Farwell Avenue building once targeted for event venue.
May 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMPS World Fair Returns
More than 2000 students will celebrate countries and cultures from around the world
Apr 12th, 2023 by Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation, Inc.Milwaukee Theater District Launches Milwaukee’s Most Entertaining Giveaway
Apr 3rd, 2023 by Milwaukee Theater District
The Return of the Midwest Gaming Classic
Plus: Blues festival, a Riverwest spring ball and Tiki Takedown
Mar 30th, 2023 by Michael HollowayThe Pabst Theater Group Raises $60,000 for Local Charities
The Pabst Theater Group Donates Proceeds from the Sale of Theater Chairs to MADACC and ArtWorks for Milwaukee
Mar 1st, 2023 by Pabst Theater GroupGo Grocer Opens in Third Ward
Plus: Farewell to Flannery's, The Spice House, E&F Pizzeria and Gülden Room Cafe.
Jan 29th, 2023 by Sophie BolichWisconsin Center Will Keep Living The High Life
Molson Coors renews WCD sponsorship for three years. Plus: District is giving away a gala.
Jan 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCBS 58’s Amanda Porterfield Named to the 2023 Class of ‘40 Under 40’ Winners
Jan 20th, 2023 by CBS 58
Downtown Venues Announce Milwaukee Theater District
New coalition of groups and venues aims to spotlight city as arts and culture destination.
Nov 30th, 2022 by Sophie BolichCouncil Unanimously Approves Deer District Concert Venues
Live Nation cleared to enter Milwaukee market, partner with Milwaukee Bucks.
Nov 1st, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Delays Decision On Whether To Allow Pabst Wedding Venue
PTG bought Villa Filomena earlier this year, but downtown mansion has long drawn complaints from neighbors.
Oct 11th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneWill Deer District Concert Halls Hurt City?
Will proposed venues bring more concerts to town or crush its current concert promoters?
Sep 28th, 2022 by Bruce MurphyMilwaukee Children Audition for NUTCRACKER! Magic of Christmas Ballet
Auditions take place Friday, September 16
Sep 1st, 2022 by Press ReleaseFPC Files For Design Approval For Deer District Concert Complex
But opposition emerges and the Wisconsin Center District raises concern.
Aug 25th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneLucky Clover Celebrates Grand Opening
New Irish bar in Westown will feature DJs and drink deals for first official weekend in business.
Aug 25th, 2022 by Sophie BolichRepublican Party Officially Selects Milwaukee for 2024 Convention
Milwaukee becomes first city to win back-to-back Democratic and Republican national conventions since 1972
Aug 5th, 2022 by VISIT MilwaukeePabst Theater Group Buys Wedding Venue
The Fitzgerald will be located in historic landmark, an 1874 mansion in Yankee Hill.
Jul 19th, 2022 by Sophie BolichThe Pabst Theater Group Introduces The Fitzgerald
The Group Acquires Another Historic Venue to Expand Wedding and Private Event Business
Jul 18th, 2022 by Pabst Theater GroupPabst Theater Group to Buy Villa Filomena
The group, which operates five other venues in Milwaukee, aims to create a private event venue in a historic mansion
Jun 17th, 2022 by Sophie BolichThe Battle For Downtown Concert Venues
It’s Live Nation and the Bucks vs. Gary Witt and the Pabst. Which proposal will win?
Jun 1st, 2022 by Bruce MurphyMore Renderings of Downtown ‘Iron District’ Released
11-acre development with new soccer stadium, concert venue lists big-name supporters.
May 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneBernie Sanders Supports Pabst Unionization
Pabst Theater Group CEO Gary Witt donated to Sanders' presidential campaigns.
Apr 21st, 2022 by Graham KilmerWMSE’s Annual Chili Cookoff
Plus, an annual Blues festival, Charlie Berens at the Riverside, Milwaukee Comic Con and more.
Apr 7th, 2022 by Michael HollowayPabst Theater Group Workers Want A Union
Workers at its five venues organizing with Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Graham KilmerAsianRican Restaurant For South Side
Plus: Downtown gets new vegan place, new pizza place, Odd Duck returns. Nite Owl reopens, new Irish pub planned.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Michael HollowayPabst Theater Group Adds Fifth Venue
PTG becomes exclusive booker and operator of Wisconsin Center's Miller High Life Theatre.
Mar 28th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Center Skywalk Design Okayed
New skywalk would accommodate expanded convention center. And future streetcar line.
Dec 20th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneVISIT Milwaukee Announces Dr. Eve M. Hall as Chair of the Board of Directors
Steve Baas to continue as vice chair; Omar Shaikh concludes board service after five years
Jul 28th, 2021 by VISIT MilwaukeeWho Wants To Name the Wisconsin Center?
National group hired to sell naming rights as part of center's expansion plan.
Mar 1st, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneExpress Yourself Milwaukee Presents SOUL, An Inspiring, Family-Friendly Event Featuring Dance, Music, Spoken Word and Visual Arts
Milwaukee Theatre – May 4, 2017 – 6:30 p.m. Pre-show reception from 5:30 – 6:15 p,m.
Apr 5th, 2017 by Express Yourself MilwaukeeNew Summerfest Name, New Amphitheater
American Family gets naming rights to Summerfest, helps pay for amphitheater.
Jan 26th, 2017 by Michael HorneUWM Muslim Student Association brings Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to speak March 2
In retirement, Abdul-Jabbar has built a career as a bestselling author, activist and cultural commentator
Jan 25th, 2017 by University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeSen. LaTonya Johnson Appointed to Wisconsin Center District Board
"I look forward to working with members of the board and stakeholders throughout the community to strengthen Milwaukee's economy, workers, and neighborhoods."
Jan 19th, 2017 by State Sen. LaTonya JohnsonMilwaukee Hosts Premier Downtown Revitalization Conference
From May 23-25, Main Street Now attendees will study economic development successes, opportunities in Milwaukee and statewide
May 19th, 2016 by VISIT MilwaukeeBel Canto Tackles Eastern Music
In particular, Chinese music, with guest instrumental trio, the Orchid Ensemble.
May 16th, 2016 by Michael BarndtCity Hall’s Game of Thrones
Hail Ashanti! Ald. Hamilton's route to the Iron Throne laid bare.
Apr 28th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneUW-Milwaukee Panther Arena Announced as New Home of Milwaukee Admirals
Wisconsin Center District Board Approves Plan to Keep Hockey Franchise in Downtown Milwaukee
Mar 16th, 2016 by Wisconsin Center DistrictMarquette Mission Week is Jan. 31 to Feb. 5
Week to focus on environmental issues in light of Laudato Sí
Jan 28th, 2016 by Marquette UniversityWCD Board Says No Twice to Abele
Board won’t take over Marcus Center and won’t form committee to study idea. Might consider by 2020.
Dec 18th, 2015 by Virginia SmallWhat Will WCD Board Do About Marcus Center?
Abele wants them to take over arts center but WCD board members would rather wait till 2020.
Dec 17th, 2015 by Virginia SmallMarcus Center Cast Into Limbo
No one seems to agree with Abele's plan to have it absorbed by sprawling Wisconsin Center District.
Dec 14th, 2015 by Virginia SmallHistorical Society could get cash first pitched for Marcus Center
Nov 28th, 2015 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Tom DaykinThree Kinds of Love
Chamber Theatre offers a real-life couple performing three different one acts about love.
Nov 24th, 2015 by Jim CrynsCould Marcus Center become downtown’s orphan venue?
Nov 20th, 2015 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Tom DaykinWisconsin Center District postpones plans to take over Marcus Center
Nov 20th, 2015 - BizTimes - Corrinne HessGOP Circus Puts Spotlight on Milwaukee
Protestors protested as Republican presidential candidates debated. So who won?
Nov 11th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyTraffic Changes Downtown for Nov. 10 GOP Debate
Milwaukee Police are partnering with the Department of Public Works and other local stakeholders to inform the public of traffic and pedestrian impacts due to the GOP debate.
Nov 9th, 2015 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public WorksMilwaukee Chamber Theatre presents LOVE STORIES
November 25 – December 20, 2015 at the Broadway Theatre Center’s Studio Theatre
Oct 29th, 2015 by Milwaukee Chamber TheatreAld. Murphy seeks stronger non-relocation clause in Bucks arena lease
Sep 18th, 2015 - The Milwaukee Business Journal - Rich KirchenGovernor Scott Walker Announces Three Appointments to Wisconsin Center District Board
Today, Governor Scott Walker announced three appointments to the Wisconsin Center District Board.
Sep 11th, 2015 by Gov. Scott WalkerPanorama of Milwaukee, 1885
The new Industrial Exposition Building gave a great vantage point for those photographing the city.
Aug 25th, 2015 by Jeff BeutnerThe History of Kilbourn Avenue
Formerly Biddle and Cedar Streets, it was renamed and widened into grand civic lane.
Aug 24th, 2015 by Carl BaehrWillie Nelson and Steve Earle Coming
Don't like country? Other shows boast comedian Kathleen Madigan or the magic Supernaturalists.
Aug 19th, 2015 by Amanda MickeviciusSix New Performances Announced
An opera, two comedians, a medium, a poet, and a five time Grammy Award winner - this week's announcements couldn't get much more diverse.
Aug 12th, 2015 by Amanda MickeviciusIs Abele Dumping the Marcus Center?
Its takeover by new “Super District” running Bucks arena looks fishy.
Jul 28th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyCost for Taxpayers In Latest Bucks Deal?
Bucks gave ground. But it’s still a huge bite for taxpayers.
Jul 23rd, 2015 by Bruce MurphyBucks Arena Winners and Losers
We count 33 winners, from strip clubs to Scott Walker to the streetcar, and 12 losers, including Frank Gimbel, the Brewers and Seattle.
Jul 17th, 2015 by Jeramey JanneneWhy Bucks’ Entertainment District May Fail
Across the country these mega-projects have hurt cities with generic development that banishes local charm.
Jul 14th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyCommunication Breakdown at Milwaukee County?
Will Wisconsin Center District take over the Marcus Center? Frustrated supervisors grill Abele administration and get nowhere.
Jun 17th, 2015 by Hayley KeithWe Must Imitate Other Cities
New study says we must build a Bucks arena and bigger convention center. But its data actually tells a much different story.
May 19th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyCouncil asks state to study merger of Bradley Center, Wisconsin Center boards
News release from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski
Dec 18th, 2014 by Ald. Terry WitkowskiHow Will NBA Arena Benefit the City?
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver promises a new arena will launch a Downtown renewal. Is he right?
Dec 2nd, 2014 by Bruce MurphyTickets for Disney’s The Lion King On Sale At Marcus Center In Milwaukee On Sunday, June 15
Performances Begin On Wednesday, November 11 And Play for Four Weeks Through Sunday, December 7 at The Milwaukee Theatre
Apr 29th, 2014 by Marcus Performing Arts CenterThe Mystery of the Germania Statue
It’s the city’s greatest art heist. How did a monumental, three-ton bronze statue disappear?
Aug 13th, 2013 by Brian JacobsonState Elections Board Responds to Complaint Against Walker
John Weishan and Gerry Broderick filed an official complaint today with the Wisconsin State Elections Board against Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker.
May 9th, 2005 by Michael HorneIs David Skiles Stalling Efforts to Save the Bucks?
Community leaders seem to agree the Bradley Center and Wisconsin Center should combine forces to save the Milwaukee Bucks.
Jun 20th, 2001 by Bruce MurphyPersonal Foul – Norquist Loses Points With the Business Community
The Greater Milwaukee Committee thinks it's found a way to get more revenue for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Jun 15th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy