Riverside Theater

I'm keeping this one short and sweet. Simply a classic venue. Great sight lines, great mix, easy in and out parking nearby!Drove from NW Chicago suburbs and will do so again!Until next time...tk

We have really liked seeing shows here over the years. It's got a great vibe - great decor, slim seats and old carpeting. Lots of nostalgia. We have been seeing the Harry Potter movies played along to by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. The prices have gone up over the years. $14 for a Butterbeer in the plastic mug. Combo for $20. The staff was friendly and very quick to help us find our seats. Security was quick and efficient. Parking can be tricky and expensive but you can usually park a few blocks away and walk if needed.

I seen a show here many years ago, before Yelp existed. Seen Carrot Top and it was awesome (he is way funnier than you'd think in person). Flashback to today's day and age and I'm heading to a hair band show, courtesy of my children and Christmas. I would liken this to the Pabst Theatre, but not as fancy dancy. The theatre has the ornate plaster and is a piece of Milwaukee history. The staff were very friendly and helpful in seating. The sound was very good and the acoustics are great for an old palace. Check it out and fear not to see a show there. You will see history and have a great time all in one.

You can't go wrong with shows of any kind at the Riverside Theater. It's a beautifully ornate theater with good sound and sight lines. Use all doors at the entrance to make the line go faster! And while there's two bars at the entrance, ones in the basement and in upper levels are perfectly fine for beer!I've recently sat really close for Wilco, and it reminded me that once I sat in the very last row to see Jerry Seinfeld, or rather just hear him! I've seen so many good shows here, in recent years Bob Dylan, Spoon, Nightmare Before Christmas with symphony orchestra, Psychedlic Furs, My Morning Jacket. Find street or ramp parking within a few blocks, plenty of dining options within a 1/2 mile radius, or pre-gaming at Mo's Irish Pub. It's all happening at the Riverside!

Yay ASL Interpreters!!!!! This review is more about the program but as always this theater is a great venue for just about any type of entertainment. I do not change my opinion about this.Tonight we saw Charlie Behrens live and he did not disappoint. The audience was totally involved, Charlie was on his game and the evening was so much fun. But we all know Charlie can put on a great show. I do want to mention something that I don't see enough; ASL interpreters! This show has two alternating interpreters throughout the entire show, from opening acts to Charlie himself. And they did a great job! I so appreciate the inclusion of those who may not get to enjoy the shows that many of us can, but if you are interested in seeing a great gig, and need an interpreter to make it reasonable, Charlie Behrens is the show to see.Thank you Charlie for doing the right thing; it was easy and so right!

The Riverside Theater is a historic and absolutely gorgeous theater beautifully located right in the midst of downtown Milwaukee.Came here recently to see the comedy of Taylor Tomlinson. I think I've been to this theater only one time previously and was once again wowed by this stunner of a theater. So many gorgeously ornate details. The chandelier over the audience was my favorite feature. The theater itself isn't huge, so there's not a really bad seat in the house. I've sat on the floor (wonderful) and up in the nose bleeds (not bad). They have a bar on the main floor, which gets busy prior to the show with everyone getting their beverages. Pro tip: They also have a bar in the basement level which doesn't get busy. We were able to walk right up and order, no lines at all.The seats in the upper section are a bit tight but weren't uncomfortable for us.I would absolutely come here for any show. We had such a fun time in this gorgeous space.Get to it!

Wooo! 'Twas fun! Elevator is sick. staff rules. Neat building! Will be back! :)

Went here in 7/22/23 @6:30pm to see Kansas 50th. Never been to the Riverside Theater.My friend and I had a great time. Loved the theater. Very nice in the inside. Laid out nicely and a touch of class! I would easily consider coming back to see a show at this place again. There is plenty of parking close by. I was a block and a half away, cost 8 bucks to park. Really enjoyed seeing Kansas. UntilThe next reviewTell Steve-O out

Panic in the Riverside .... Incredible. Although the seating situation - first come first serve was a pretty big sh*t show. Folks were "reserving" entire rows which left few and many fractured options for folks even looking for two seats together. Nevertheless, it's a beautiful theater.

NOT impressed!!! Staff was extremely RUDE and not willing to help anyone with directions or instructions on anything especially if you're a first-timer !! Very unorganized no signs where to go if you're in Milwaukee for the first time . When you ask a question staff was very uncourteous and not willing to help ! Seats were extremely small if you ​ overweight you would be very uncomfortable and one of their seats ! Also the bathrooms only had three stalls!!! A bit uncomfortable if you have 300 people in line having to pee !!It said the doors open at 7:00 p.m. but they did not you had to stand out in the cold in a long long line before they would open the doors and they didn't open them until 7:30 so you stood in line for a half hour freezing your ass off