Building Info

Miller High Life Theatre. Photo courtesy of the Wisconsin Center District.
  • 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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Milwaukee Theater District Launches Marquee Madness Promotion
Entertainment: Board Games, A Zoo Run and Guys on Ice
Entertainment

Board Games, A Zoo Run and Guys on Ice

Dodge the snow and have some fun this weekend.

Fans Attending Brewers Winter Warm-Up to be Offered Exclusive Opportunity to Purchase Tickets Early for Home Opener
Press Release

Fans 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

Hundreds of National Media Members Descend On Milwaukee For RNC Preview

Hundreds of National Media Members Descend On Milwaukee For RNC Preview

Republican Party, local host committee hold media walkthrough in advance of 2024 convention.

Brewers Announce First Confirmed Player Appearances for Winter Warm-Up Fanfest, Presented By UW Credit Union
Press Release

Brewers Announce First Confirmed Player Appearances for Winter Warm-Up Fanfest, Presented By UW Credit Union

Tickets Remain for Main Stage Theater Show & Autograph Session

Plans Announced for Brewers Winter Warm-Up FanFest, Presented by UW Credit Union
Press Release

Plans 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

Plats and Parcels: Downtown Gets New ‘Girl in the Moon’ Mural
Plats and Parcels

Downtown Gets New ‘Girl in the Moon’ Mural

Plus: New hotel opens and a recap of the week's real estate news.

Milwaukee Theater District Announces Inaugural Milwaukee Theater Week
Details Announced for Wild Card Games 1 and 2 on Tuesday and Wednesday (6:08 p.m. Starts)
Press Release

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

Pabst Theater Group Opening New Venue, Closing Colectivo Back Room

Pabst Theater Group Opening New Venue, Closing Colectivo Back Room

Pabst will buy Farwell Avenue building once targeted for event venue.

MPS World Fair Returns
Press Release

MPS World Fair Returns

More than 2000 students will celebrate countries and cultures from around the world

Milwaukee Theater District Launches Milwaukee’s Most Entertaining Giveaway
Entertainment: The Return of the Midwest Gaming Classic
Entertainment

The Return of the Midwest Gaming Classic

Plus: Blues festival, a Riverwest spring ball and Tiki Takedown

The Pabst Theater Group Raises $60,000 for Local Charities
Press Release

The 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

Now Serving: Go Grocer Opens in Third Ward
Now Serving

Go Grocer Opens in Third Ward

Plus: Farewell to Flannery's, The Spice House, E&F Pizzeria and Gülden Room Cafe.

Wisconsin Center Will Keep Living The High Life

Wisconsin Center Will Keep Living The High Life

Molson Coors renews WCD sponsorship for three years. Plus: District is giving away a gala.

CBS 58’s Amanda Porterfield Named to the 2023 Class of ‘40 Under 40’ Winners
Downtown Venues Announce Milwaukee Theater District

Downtown Venues Announce Milwaukee Theater District

New coalition of groups and venues aims to spotlight city as arts and culture destination.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Unanimously Approves Deer District Concert Venues
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Unanimously Approves Deer District Concert Venues

Live Nation cleared to enter Milwaukee market, partner with Milwaukee Bucks.

City Hall: Council Delays Decision On Whether To Allow Pabst Wedding Venue
City Hall

Council 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.

Murphy’s Law: Will Deer District Concert Halls Hurt City?
Murphy’s Law

Will Deer District Concert Halls Hurt City?

Will proposed venues bring more concerts to town or crush its current concert promoters?

Milwaukee Children Audition for NUTCRACKER! Magic of Christmas Ballet
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Milwaukee Children Audition for NUTCRACKER! Magic of Christmas Ballet

Auditions take place Friday, September 16

Eyes on Milwaukee: FPC Files For Design Approval For Deer District Concert Complex
Eyes on Milwaukee

FPC Files For Design Approval For Deer District Concert Complex

But opposition emerges and the Wisconsin Center District raises concern.

Lucky Clover Celebrates Grand Opening

Lucky Clover Celebrates Grand Opening

New Irish bar in Westown will feature DJs and drink deals for first official weekend in business.

Republican Party Officially Selects Milwaukee for 2024 Convention
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Republican Party Officially Selects Milwaukee for 2024 Convention

Milwaukee becomes first city to win back-to-back Democratic and Republican national conventions since 1972

Pabst Theater Group Buys Wedding Venue

Pabst Theater Group Buys Wedding Venue

The Fitzgerald will be located in historic landmark, an 1874 mansion in Yankee Hill.

The Pabst Theater Group Introduces The Fitzgerald
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The Pabst Theater Group Introduces The Fitzgerald

The Group Acquires Another Historic Venue to Expand Wedding and Private Event Business

Pabst Theater Group to Buy Villa Filomena

Pabst 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

Murphy’s Law: The Battle For Downtown Concert Venues
Murphy’s Law

The Battle For Downtown Concert Venues

It’s Live Nation and the Bucks vs. Gary Witt and the Pabst. Which proposal will win?

Eyes on Milwaukee: More Renderings of Downtown ‘Iron District’ Released
Eyes on Milwaukee

More Renderings of Downtown ‘Iron District’ Released

11-acre development with new soccer stadium, concert venue lists big-name supporters.

Bernie Sanders Supports Pabst Unionization

Bernie Sanders Supports Pabst Unionization

Pabst Theater Group CEO Gary Witt donated to Sanders' presidential campaigns.

Entertainment: WMSE’s Annual Chili Cookoff
Entertainment

WMSE’s Annual Chili Cookoff

Plus, an annual Blues festival, Charlie Berens at the Riverside, Milwaukee Comic Con and more.

Pabst Theater Group Workers Want A Union

Pabst Theater Group Workers Want A Union

Workers at its five venues organizing with Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers.

Now Serving: AsianRican Restaurant For South Side
Now Serving

AsianRican Restaurant For South Side

Plus: Downtown gets new vegan place, new pizza place, Odd Duck returns. Nite Owl reopens, new Irish pub planned.

Pabst Theater Group Adds Fifth Venue

Pabst Theater Group Adds Fifth Venue

PTG becomes exclusive booker and operator of Wisconsin Center's Miller High Life Theatre.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Wisconsin Center Skywalk Design Okayed
Eyes on Milwaukee

Wisconsin Center Skywalk Design Okayed

New skywalk would accommodate expanded convention center. And future streetcar line.

Cultural Institutions and Businesses in Milwaukee’s Hospitality and Performing Arts Industries Urge Milwaukee-area Residents to Get Vaccinated
VISIT Milwaukee Announces Dr. Eve M. Hall as Chair of the Board of Directors
Press Release

VISIT 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

Eyes on Milwaukee: Who Wants To Name the Wisconsin Center?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Who Wants To Name the Wisconsin Center?

National group hired to sell naming rights as part of center's expansion plan.

Express Yourself Milwaukee Presents SOUL, An Inspiring, Family-Friendly Event Featuring Dance, Music, Spoken Word and Visual Arts
Press Release

Express 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.

Plenty of Horne: New Summerfest Name, New Amphitheater
Plenty of Horne

New Summerfest Name, New Amphitheater

American Family gets naming rights to Summerfest, helps pay for amphitheater.

UWM Muslim Student Association brings Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to speak March 2
Press Release

UWM 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

Sen. LaTonya Johnson Appointed to Wisconsin Center District Board
Press Release

Sen. 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."

Milwaukee Hosts Premier Downtown Revitalization Conference
Press Release

Milwaukee Hosts Premier Downtown Revitalization Conference

From May 23-25, Main Street Now attendees will study economic development successes, opportunities in Milwaukee and statewide

Classical: Bel Canto Tackles Eastern Music
Classical

Bel Canto Tackles Eastern Music

In particular, Chinese music, with guest instrumental trio, the Orchid Ensemble.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Hall’s Game of Thrones
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Hall’s Game of Thrones

Hail Ashanti! Ald. Hamilton's route to the Iron Throne laid bare.

UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena Announced as New Home of Milwaukee Admirals
Press Release

UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena Announced as New Home of Milwaukee Admirals

Wisconsin Center District Board Approves Plan to Keep Hockey Franchise in Downtown Milwaukee

Marquette Mission Week is Jan. 31 to Feb. 5
Press Release

Marquette Mission Week is Jan. 31 to Feb. 5

Week to focus on environmental issues in light of Laudato Sí

WCD Board Says No Twice to Abele

WCD 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.

What Will WCD Board Do About Marcus Center?

What Will WCD Board Do About Marcus Center?

Abele wants them to take over arts center but WCD board members would rather wait till 2020.

Marcus Center Cast Into Limbo

Marcus Center Cast Into Limbo

No one seems to agree with Abele's plan to have it absorbed by sprawling Wisconsin Center District.

Historical Society could get cash first pitched for Marcus Center
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Historical Society could get cash first pitched for Marcus Center

Theater: Three Kinds of Love
Theater

Three Kinds of Love

Chamber Theatre offers a real-life couple performing three different one acts about love.

Could Marcus Center become downtown’s orphan venue?
Citation

Could Marcus Center become downtown’s orphan venue?

Wisconsin Center District postpones plans to take over Marcus Center
Murphy’s Law: GOP Circus Puts Spotlight on Milwaukee
Murphy’s Law

GOP Circus Puts Spotlight on Milwaukee

Protestors protested as Republican presidential candidates debated. So who won?

Traffic Changes Downtown for Nov. 10 GOP Debate
Press Release

Traffic 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.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents LOVE STORIES
Press Release

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents LOVE STORIES

November 25 – December 20, 2015 at the Broadway Theatre Center’s Studio Theatre

Ald. Murphy seeks stronger non-relocation clause in Bucks arena lease
Citation

Ald. Murphy seeks stronger non-relocation clause in Bucks arena lease

Governor Scott Walker Announces Three Appointments to Wisconsin Center District Board
Press Release

Governor Scott Walker Announces Three Appointments to Wisconsin Center District Board

Today, Governor Scott Walker announced three appointments to the Wisconsin Center District Board.

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Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Panorama of Milwaukee, 1885
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Panorama of Milwaukee, 1885

The new Industrial Exposition Building gave a great vantage point for those photographing the city.

City Streets: The History of Kilbourn Avenue
City Streets

The History of Kilbourn Avenue

Formerly Biddle and Cedar Streets, it was renamed and widened into grand civic lane.

The Ticket Window: Willie Nelson and Steve Earle Coming
The Ticket Window

Willie Nelson and Steve Earle Coming

Don't like country? Other shows boast comedian Kathleen Madigan or the magic Supernaturalists.

The Ticket Window: Six New Performances Announced
The Ticket Window

Six 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.

Murphy’s Law: Is Abele Dumping the Marcus Center?
Murphy’s Law

Is Abele Dumping the Marcus Center?

Its takeover by new “Super District” running Bucks arena looks fishy.

Murphy’s Law: Cost for Taxpayers In Latest Bucks Deal?
Murphy’s Law

Cost for Taxpayers In Latest Bucks Deal?

Bucks gave ground. But it’s still a huge bite for taxpayers.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Bucks Arena Winners and Losers
Eyes on Milwaukee

Bucks 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.

Murphy’s Law: Why Bucks’ Entertainment District May Fail
Murphy’s Law

Why Bucks’ Entertainment District May Fail

Across the country these mega-projects have hurt cities with generic development that banishes local charm.

Communication Breakdown at Milwaukee County?

Communication Breakdown at Milwaukee County?

Will Wisconsin Center District take over the Marcus Center? Frustrated supervisors grill Abele administration and get nowhere.

Murphy’s Law: We Must Imitate Other Cities
Murphy’s Law

We 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.

Council asks state to study merger of Bradley Center, Wisconsin Center boards
Press Release

Council asks state to study merger of Bradley Center, Wisconsin Center boards

News release from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski

Murphy’s Law: How Will NBA Arena Benefit the City?
Murphy’s Law

How Will NBA Arena Benefit the City?

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver promises a new arena will launch a Downtown renewal. Is he right?

Tickets for Disney’s The Lion King On Sale At Marcus Center In Milwaukee On Sunday, June 15
Press Release

Tickets 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

The Mystery of the Germania Statue

The Mystery of the Germania Statue

It’s the city’s greatest art heist. How did a monumental, three-ton bronze statue disappear?

The Roundup: State Elections Board Responds to Complaint Against Walker
The Roundup

State 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.

Murphy’s Law: Is David Skiles Stalling Efforts to Save the Bucks?
Murphy’s Law

Is 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.

Murphy’s Law: Personal Foul – Norquist Loses Points With the Business Community
Murphy’s Law

Personal 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.