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Bartolotta Group Unveils New Downtown Restaurant
European-inspired steakhouse planned for former Rumpus Room on Water Street.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
$1 Million Gift Powers Milwaukee Rep’s New Play Pipeline
Herro and Franke donation doubles funding for program as Rep plans six new works, plots national distribution.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Rep Sets Opening Date For Renovated Studio Theater
Final phase of $80 million project will open with play by Pulitzer Prize winner.
Jan 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
See Inside Milwaukee Rep’s New Theater Center
Associated Bank Theater Center opens to great fanfare.
Oct 13th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
See Inside Milwaukee Rep’s $80 Million Overhaul
Theater organization creating modern complex within historic power plant.
Jun 5th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Rep to Open New Theater Complex With Broadway Star, Tony-Winning Musical
Curtains up October 11 with Bernadette Peters concert and acclaimed musical.
Mar 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Rep Reaches $78 Million Goal For Massive Theater Overhaul
Previously cut project components restored, fall 2025 completion planned.
Sep 10th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Bartolotta Aims to Revitalize Historic Site
The Commodore, a restaurant and catering venue on Nagawicka Lake in Hartland, is planned to open next summer.
Aug 18th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Walker’s Point Event Venues Ready for Business
The George and Madcap Lounge anchor redeveloped building at 5th and National.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside “The Block.”
1882 building on National Ave was a wreck, now a unique addition to the city.
Oct 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
