Date of visit: Saturday, February 10…read more This experience was a gift from a friend that had always wanted to do a murder mystery dinner/party. I too, have always been interested in this concept though the results were a mixed bag. Check in was a bit of a cluster as there were two tables next to each other, but no signs and that resulted in people shuffling back and forth because there was nothing to guide us. Once we got in the right line, we were asked to come up with a name for ourselves for the evening. Wish we had known this in advance so we could have been more creative. We then were checked in and given tickets for our food choices. There was a color-coding system that almost everyone forgot as soon as they found their table and wish they would have just labeled the damn things, "pork," or "chicken." Speaking of pork, the food overall was just okay. My apple pork was pretty good but I didn't care for the green beans. The salad was pretty good, as were the rolls. The cheesecake dessert was pretty pedestrian, likely Sara Lee or the like. After you were seated, the "host," Sue came in to lay the ground rules. I think much of my dissatisfaction stemmed from her and the two police office actors who were just a bit over the top for my tastes. Sue did not have the qualities of a good host, in my opinion. She was efficient and knew her stuff, but wasn't charming or gracious. I found her a bit grating, unfortunately. I am sure she's a lovely person she just didn't set the scene for me. I also didn't like the "interactive" portions of the event where we were encouraged to mingle with the other participants to see who was "suspicious." For those more introverted folks, this was not great. Given all that, kudos to the rest of the acting staff for injecting some fun and mystery to this event!

A mixed group of 10 of us bought tickets to the Dinner Decective. We were getting together to…read morecelebrate a friends' birthday. We were very excited for a night out to dress up and have fun downtown. Before the show, we had a couple of drinks at the Hyatt lobby bar while we discussed our undercover names for the evening. It was time to gather for the show & we walked in & we were seated in the conference room. It was not really decorated to set the mood, theme, or ambiance for the evening. There was just a little time to mingle to get to know each other people/tables & their stories or cover up. The actors were pretty entertaining, but not dressed as I thought they would be in dinner show. They were pretty casual & barely any props. There was also a lot of reading for clues, which turned me off. We weren't provided the wifi at the beginning & we had to download all these articles to read as detectives. I wanted it to be more interactive, entertaining, and exciting, but it just wasn't. The chicken was rubbery & the food was just ok. My vegetarian friend had the pasta, which was very delicious. The service was professional & prompt. I won't spoil the outcome, but I was not really stumped! For $77 a ticket, per person, plus $25 to park per car, I was expecting so much more.

Date of visit: 3/25/23…read more This was a birthday gift from a friend who wanted a different kind of experience for us and she definitely delivered with the Deceptions Magic Show! If you've seen a Mentalist show in Vegas or elsewhere, the show will seem very familiar to you; we attended such a show last year and there were similar elements but some new things that ensured our attention didn't wane. The evening started with dinner upstairs at The Social. The prix-fixe menu had some good choices and service was attentive, though seating was a bit of a cluster, taking nearly 30 minutes to be seated. I suspect this was to stagger meal prep but could have been handled better. I would recommend having patrons select a 545, 6, or 615 seating to help space things out a bit. I will cover the food in more detail in a review of The Social. After dinner, you head down to the Beman room in the lower level of the hotel. There are plenty of signs and Luka, the entertainer stopped by during dinner and provided reminder instructions as well. Gibbons, the jovial assistant to Luka, checks you in at the door and gives you brief instructions, which is mostly to have fun. Aye aye, captain! The content is borderline risque so take that into consideration if you shy away from R-rated comedies or have prudish tendencies. There is a fair amount of audience participation as well, yet the group is quite small overall and if you do get selected, your embarrassment level is fairly minor. The show has an intermission, which mostly seems like a way to ply you with more alcohol, but we didn't mind it. The first "illusion" involving playing cards is definitely the best, but were came away fully impressed with the entire operation. Really the only reason I can't go five stars is that the design of the room is not ideal to easily see what's going on up "on stage." The person in front of me had just a massive, massive head and I was leaning to the left and/or right for most of the show to be able to see what was going on. Get there early and get seats closer to the front so you don't miss anything.

Wow! What an amazing show right here in Milwaukee. First I have to say thank you for escape from…read morethis insanity. Even though there were masks and distancing, it gave us a little glimpse into the normal world. First of the entree selections were really good. I was told they're constantly evolving too, which keeps me wanting to come back. The safety procedures were as good as could be hoped. In the type of guy who if I'm in public I'm not worried. But it was great seeing everyone wearing a mask and being distanced. Then the magic! Seriously luka is my favorite milwaukee magician. He's charming and funny. Like that strange uncle but with really good magic skills. The floating table was by far the BEST. To be honest I've seen allot of magic and in milwaukee, but deceptions is the BEST! I'll be back!!!

Mary's market is my go to spot for baked goods, artisan bread, and comfort food. My husband and I…read morelove to come here for a nice dinner and a glass of wine. One of the only places you can find in Roscoe that offers good food and a calming ambience to enjoy an evening out.

I went to get some chicken noodle soup for my wife who was sick. A cup of soup is $8. Kind of…read moresteep but it does come with a piece of bread and a cookie. I paid and stepped back. I was the only customer at the counter. The lady who just took my order looked at the receipt. I ordered 1 thing so she should have had that down. For some reason, I felt I was going to get bad service because I didn't tip. She just had to scoop and bag. That's what they get a paycheck for. She was polite but didn't go above and beyond at all. When I got home, my wife started eating her soup. Chicken noodle soup. NO CHICKEN. 8 noodles. It had some veggies and the broth was good, but for that price it should have a bit more substance at least 1 piece of chicken!! I figure no tip, she skimmed off the top of the soup for just the broth.

I think the right word to describe Cinergy is "unique" . Came here on V-Day to see Crime 101. A…read moredifferent look and feel compared to theatres like AMC and Regal. It looks quite modern inside, and has more extras for guests including a bar, games etc. The biggest standout and the reason for that wording s the self serve popcorn. (Like, What??) It was an interesting experience to fill my own bucket but it was cool. The popcorn was nothing super special but it was good quality. The staff are friendly enough and I don't really have much negative to say. However, I will say that the process of getting in and having our tickets checked was a bit hectic as they have you go in the side door and wait in a single queue. We tried a pizza from their menu and it was pretty good. Would recommend. Slightly confusing for new comers but not really much to be concerned about. A nice addition to wheeling area and one I hope sticks around for awhile. [Date of Visit: 2/14/26]

We went and saw The Devil Wears Prada 2. I booked the tickets online. I got the best seats I could,…read morebut the best seats, the seats I really wanted we're blocked indicating the seats were taken. When I got to the theater, the seat that I really wanted were empty. In fact, over half the theater was empty. The tickets were $18. Snacks with a drink for 2 people for $23.40. And a small glass of wine cost $10.53. Over $50 for two people to watch a movie. The only reason I gave this review any stars at all was the fact that the theater was exceptionally clean.

Amazing, fun, funny, great magic tricks, and an outstanding children's entertainer. I hired Great…read moreScott for my sons 5th Birthday and the show was unbelievable. I had 40 people in my home ranging in ages from 1 year to 75 years and everyone was thoroughly entertained! The kids were so excited and laughing hysterically. Great Scott went above and beyond to make my son feel special and included all 15 young children in the show at some point. If you want your child to have an unforgettable time, Great Scott is the only way to go. He is literally the best and people are still talking about the show! Hire him, he WILL NOT disappoint!!

From the owner: Full-time, professional entertainment from Great Scott "It Must Be Magic!"…read moreScott offers a range of show types: * Strolling close-up magic (magic in your hands and right under your nose) * Stage shows * School Assembly programs (several educational programs available) * Gospel illusion shows (Sunday school, special events, aimed at families) * Scouting shows such as Blue & Gold banquets * Birthday parties Well . . . the list goes on, but these are some of the specialty shows that Scott has developed over his career. Scott's shows are suitable for children, adults or families. He effortlessly adjusts to the audience and their needs. You can expect an amazing performance filled with awe and wonder, laughter and fantastic fun. "Thank you very much for the wonderful time we had with your performance. All the children and adults are still talking about the show. You are a professional entertainer with a wonderful talent. Best wishes." - Barb K. New Berlin, WI

We asked Kirk to provide entertainment for our cub scout pack Blue and Gold dinner. His show is…read morevery crowd interactive and he had adults and children alike spellbound with amazement. In addition, he successfully captured 40 plus cub scouts' attention, which is makes his talent truly MAGICAL! Will definately use Kirk Patrick in the future!

We have been coming to the Sawmill for many years, since my kids were very young, and they're now…read morein their late twenties and thirties!! Kirk has always been the highlight, and got to be mesmerized today, on my 63rd birthday!!! He is truly amazingly talented!!

I sent a funny signing telegram to my girlfriends work for Valentines Day and I'll tell you after…read moreseeing the video it was exactly what I had anticipated it to be. It was so flipping funny, her whole office was into it. I would absolutely use you again and would recommend you to anyone. Great job Wam Bam. John

The character actors really care about making sure the kids have a great experience! There are…read morequite a few options to choose from

James provided entertainment for our 28 guests at Pomeroy Winnetka after dinner. He has a unique…read moregift of not just being an incredible magician but also has a great personality. He interacted up close and personal with our guests, got them laughing, and amazed. I am sure they are still telling there friends about that evening! I will also add that he worked extremely hard to keep everyone's attention focused on him and not the distractions of the restaurant. In the end I can firmly say HE WON!!

We hired James for a company conference and he was great to work with! He quickly responded to our…read moreinquiry and was very prompt and communicative throughout the planning process. He put on a great show for our employees and everyone enjoyed it. Lots of laughs, surprises, and audience participation. Would definitely recommend!

Another update because this theater continues to update their accessibility! Today we loved "And…read moreThen There Were None" at the Checota Powerhouse Theater. As usual the production was done wonderfully, with the actors giving us laughs as well as suspense in this great Agatha Christie mystery. The stage set is wonderfully interesting and visually exciting. Very well done. But today I was able to watch the show with subtitles, which is incredibly helpful for someone like me who wears hearing aids, but I still need a little help in live performances. Milwaukee Rep here offers the closed captioning of the shows, all in your own phone. If you prefer, you may also borrow a tablet for this service. By using the app GalaPro on your phone, you can have all the words in front of you without getting in the way of the actors or your seat neighbors. We were using our own phones, but borrowed a seat holder which kept the words in front of us but not in the way. Thank you, Milwaukee Rep for regularly updating your accessibility options. This new one is so helpful!

Nice, big, open building. Smallish medium sized theater with a good incline and good view of the…read morestage throughout. The view from the very back row (not on the balcony, but main floor) was still good and very visible. We were on the front row, which is usually not my preference, and I would say row 3 and back would be much better. That said, the first row (DD, on stage left) was still not uncomfortable. I had a great view of the stage and not at all uncomfortable during the show, and did not have to crane my neck.

I noticed Kathy Griffin was performing at the Pabst Theater so I knew I had to check this theater…read moreout. The theater is in a great location within walking distance to many of the hotels. Upon entering the theater, small bags and purses were checked then the usher checked our tickets. The historical theater's lobby is ornate. There's a small lounge on the side of the main entry. This area is defiantly additional holding area. The cleaned washrooms are located on the ground floor. The ushers were friendly to show us to our seats which was located in front of the red skirt. The theater is compact with great views of the stage. Overall, I thought this theater was great and I would return for another show.

Pabst Theater is a beautiful classic theater. Outside its gran exterior looks impressive. Inside…read morethe beauty continues. The staff were so helpful and polite. Several staff members offered to assist us to our seats. Views from our seats were fantastic. It seems all seats offer a nice view of the stage. The show started right on time and was incredible!