South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center — Attraction in South Milwaukee

My daughter dances in recitals and competitions here at least 5 times each year and participated in the youth theater program for the first time this summer and loved it. The seating is comfortable and you get a decent view from anywhere, but the best rows are f-h, in the center. The temperature is usually comfortable, even at full capacity. There is ample space “backstage” for costume changes and a smaller stage for warming up/practicing. Sound and lighting are great. Bathrooms are usually clean and stocked. There is a large cafeteria on the first floor. The theater is on the second floor and there is one set of doors on that level on 15th Ave. From the entrance on the first floor, there are two sets of stairs and one normal sized elevator. They have ample...

This theater was in a high school, which was kind of interesting. The attendants were helpful. We saw big bad voodoo daddy for the holiday bash. The band is a swing band, and it was a shame that we coudknt dance. Sitting while they were playing felt like a shame. The "concessions" were a table with prepackaged food and coffee. I do not reccomend seeing a band at this venue. If watching a play or musical, this venue would be better. The stage techs and the lighting team were top notch. Ushers could have been a little more helpful by guiding people physically to their seats, but beyond that they...

Was at this venue for the Jesse Cook concert. Very intimate setting... surprisingly so for an international recording star. Definitely a treat to share close proximity to the performers. Have also been eons ago for Flamenco Ballet performance, again it was amazingly intimate which added to the experience. This space is also used for various community activities including craft markets which is cool. So Milwaukee has got a good thing going with the creative use of the high...