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Pabst Theater

144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI
414-286-3663
Ranked #1 of 78 attractions in Milwaukee
5.0 of 5 stars 57 Reviews
Type: Theatres
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oak creek
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Never had a bad experience here. No matter what seats you have they won't disappoint. Beautiful decor that will keep your head swiveling while waiting for your show to start. Great parking and close to many great restaurants. More

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Waukegan
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Best place I have ever been to see a show. Accoustics are perfect. More

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Miwaukee
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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I'm here all the time-great staff, beautifully historical environment & fine shows! More

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WI
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Milwaukee has a very active music scene. Part of the success is the fact that it has a number of small, old, intimate theaters such as the Pabst. Great acoustics generally, especially for "unplugged" acts and comedians. However, I have noticed that if you are up in the balcony, louder rock groups don't come across as well. You can't hear... More

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28 reviews 28 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This is an awesome old theater. Very well kept. Nice, intimate venue. More

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Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

I have seen several things here from comedians to plays and I have never been dissapointed. If you have the opportunity around the winter holidays they put on one of the best "A Christmas Carol" that I have ever seen. More

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Milwaukee
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Great seats everywhere. Comfortable entry and ample room for intermission. Cool place More

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Minnesota
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

The Pabst has charm, is small enough to keep the shows personal, and has good acoustics. I always enjoy shows here More

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Franklin
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

I never get tired of this classice Christmas Carol. It was wonderful to bring children to and pull generations together. I never get tired of the story. More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

The architecture is amazing. Even if you are here for a bad show just looking around at the ornate masonry is amazing. The acoustics are excellent. The beer prices are great here if you a fan of pbr or schlitz. More

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