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Milwaukee’s Top 5 Theaters

Check out Milwaukee’s top 5 theaters! Our community is surrounded by Downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s most prevalent venues. Why struggle in traffic when you can live at Streetcar Flats and walk to all the great shows?

Marcus Performing Arts Center

The Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) needs no introduction as number one on our list of Milwaukee’s top 5 theaters. As southeast Wisconsin’s premier performing arts center, the MPAC was started in 1969.
MPAC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit presenting first-class arts and cultural programs to Brew City. MPAC receives monetary support from the Milwaukee Arts Board and Wisconsin Arts Board, the State of Wisconsin, the National Endowment for the Arts, and Arts Midwest.
MPAC strives to join philosophies, foster relationships, and support the community.
Read about MPAC’s mission, vision, and values.

929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Sun – Thur 12 PM – 5 PM, Fri & Sat 12 PM – 9 PM
(414) 273-7121
marcuscenter.org

The Pabst Theater

The Pabst Theater is an icon of Downtown Milwaukee’s theater district. The Pabst Theater belongs to The Pabst Theater Group, which manages numerous famous Milwaukee, Wisconsin venues.
The Pabst Theater Group is honored to declare they are “able to accommodate virtually all performing art forms.” The venue’s European opera house inside is finished with a massive crystal chandelier and red curtains bordered with thin, gold leaf.

144 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 242-8200
pabsttheatergroup.com/venues

The Riverside Theater

Near the Pabst Theater is The Riverside Theater, which, as its name suggests, resides on the Milwaukee River. The extravagant 1,339-capacity space has featured countless well-known musicians, musicals, and comedians, such as Neil Young and Kevin Hart.
Tap the link below to learn about future shows on its website.

116 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 242-8200
pabsttheatergroup.com/the-riverside-theater

Miller High Life Theatre | A Pabst Theater Group Venue

The Miller High Life Theatre is an adaptable place that can host 4,100 people. Miller High Life Theatre’s innovative curtains can shrink capacity to 2,562 and 1,291 for more personal performances.
The theater has held various Broadway and musical acts thanks to its easy load-in, great backstage and dressing room space, and several side halls for practice, catering, and meet and greets. Check out its events and take a virtual tour to secure your favorite seat.

500 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 908-6000
millerhighlifetheatre.com

The Daniel M. Soref Dome Theater & Planetarium

The Daniel M. Soref Dome Theater and Planetarium screen is an impressive six stories tall, enhanced with surround sound. The extraordinary theater displays 3D films and planetarium shows at the Milwaukee Public Museum.
Find yourself in space for 23 minutes or immerse yourself in a “45-minute giant screen film.” Enjoy a free planetarium program when you purchase a general admission ticket or membership with Milwaukee Public Museum.
See their calendar to learn what the planetarium offers today!

800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 319-4629
mpm.edu/theater-planetarium

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CREDIT HISTORY
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PREVIOUS HOUSING
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  • Studio: 2 individuals maximum
  • 1 Bedroom: 2 individuals maximum
  • 2 Bedroom: Not to exceed 4 individuals with no more than 3 unrelated adults
  • 3 Bedroom: Not to exceed 6 individuals with no more than 3 unrelated adults o
    • Children under the age of 2 are not included in the calculation


GUARANTOR(S)

Should an applicant not qualify in terms of credit history, the applicant, at the discretion of the landlord, may have the lease guaranteed by another party. Guarantor(s) must meet or exceed the rental criteria as stated above.

Each Guarantor must provide sufficient income verification equal to three (3) times the amount of the rent to guarantee the apartment rental.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND
If applicant has been convicted of illegally manufacturing or distributing a controlled substance as defined in sec. 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802) their application will be denied.

If applicant is subject to a state lifetime sex offender registration program their application will be denied.

If applicant has not been otherwise disqualified based on the above factors, and the applicant has been convicted of a felony or released from custody or supervision for a felony conviction, whichever occurred later, within the last six years, or a misdemeanor within the last three years, and the crime shows a demonstrable risk to tenant safety and/or property, their application may be denied after consideration of the nature and severity of the crime, the applicant’s age at the time of the conduct, and the amount of time that has passed since the criminal conduct occurred. Other factors may be considered on a case by case basis. Applicant shall provide any mitigating information or documentation that he or she would like to be considered regarding any criminal convictions.

*If management is unable to verify any information on your rental application, including but not limited to your prior rental history and employment, you will be denied rental. If you misrepresent your application information, you will be denied rental.

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