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Pabst Theater

144 East Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53203
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Venue overview

Year opened: 1895
Capacity: 1339
Kathleen Madigan at Pabst Theater

Kathleen Madigan

Described by comedy peer Lewis Black as the "funniest woman in America", the winner of the American Comedy Award for Best Female Comedian is a triple threat; as well as her sell-out tours, Madigan is a favorite on late-night talk shows and nationally syndicated radio shows. With an enviable career spanning three decades on the comedy circuit, she has the distinction of being one of few comics to appear on every major late-night show including Leno, Letterman, Conan, and Ferguson.

Apr 26, 2025

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A Christmas Carol at Pabst Theater

A Christmas Carol

Penny-pinching and bad-tempered old miser Ebenezer Scrooge goes on the adventure of his life, from his past to his present and beyond, and learns that the value of gold will never equal that of genuine love for his fellow men. The classic holiday tale, directed by Mark Clements and starring Matt Daniels as Scrooge returns to the Pabst Theatre this year, courtesy of Milwaukee Rep!

Nov 26 - Dec 24

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Vitamin String Quartet - The Music of Taylor Swift at Pabst Theater

Vitamin String Quartet - The Music of Taylor Swift

Couldn't get a ticket to the Eras tour, or need another Swift fix to keep you going until the next one? Never fear, The Vitamin String Quartet has a treat for Swifties and non-Swifties alike, transforming the music of Taylor Swift into a collection of string quartet renditions, alongside selections from Bridgerton and more!

Matt Mathews at Pabst Theater

Matt Mathews

You may know him from his hilarious farm chore videos on Tik Tok or his series 'Confessions with Matt', but here's your chance to see him live and in person as Matt Mathews steps off the farm and onto the stage on his new tour! Join Matt for a brand new show where he'll be sharing his relatable humor, finding the laughs in his personal stories, including growing up Gay in the South and his renowned career as a boudoir photographer.

Apr 11, 2025

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Lewis Black at Pabst Theater

Lewis Black

The twice Grammy-winning Lewis Black is heading on his final stand-up comedy show, 'Goodbye Yeller Brick Road: The Final Tour.' Black is the perfect demonstration of that rare comic who can make you laugh while making compelling points about the absurdity of the world around you. Famed for his angry persona on both stage and cable, don't miss your chance to see the comedic legend live for his final tour!

Nick Swardson at Pabst Theater

Nick Swardson

Nick Swardson is an actor, screenwriter, producer and stand-up comedian. The Minneapolis native started out in his career as an entertainer performing on the local stand-up scene before moving to New York, and later Los Angeles, to pursue his comedy career. Don't miss him live this year when he brings the show to you!

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