Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Cultural Centers
The
Pabst Theater
(144 E. Wells St., 414/286-3663,
www.pabsttheater.org
), an 1895
Victorianpieceofopulencethattodayseemsasornateasever,isamajestic drawinitsown
right (free public tours are given at noon on Saturdays if show schedules don't conflict),
but it also continues to attract national acts of all kinds. The
Marcus Center for Perform-
ing Arts
(929 N. Water St., 414/273-7121,
www.marcuscenter.org
) has a regular season of
theater, symphony, ballet, opera, children's theater, and touring specials. It is the home of
theMilwaukeeSymphonyOrchestra,theMilwaukeeBalletCompany,theFlorentineOpera
Company, and much more.
The city's beer money bought cultural landmarks like the Pabst Theater.
