Everyone that has been to the Shitty Barn loves it and now I know why. Bring your favorite picnic…read morefood, grab a beer, place your folding chair in a line to the entrance in order of arrival, (simple and organized), then enjoy an intimate show with 80-100 others. Proof of vaccine or negative test required and masks on indoors. We saw the Ratboys and Wild Pink which were Excellent!! A true gem of a venue. Thank you to the owner for keeping this establishment open, supporting live music, and making folks in the area very happy. Just go.

The Shitty Barn is everything BUT a shitty barn! It's truly a magical venue for live music. Arrive…read moreearly to get a good seat, although there really isn't a bad seat in the barn. I recommend bringing a lawn chair to sit on. They do have a few stadium style seats on the right side but it's recommend to have your own. There is one thing I want to say, please be respectful and bring a small chair, there is limited seating and it's flat. I've been a few times and there is always someone with an obnoxiously oversized chair that makes it hard for people behind them to see. Before the show you can get delicious farm fresh food from Enos Farm. I look forward to their tacos every show! You can also enjoy a cold beer, or wine, but make sure to bring cash as its cash only and no ATM on site. We always have a great time and are loo forward to going back each year!

An absolutely beautiful, almost breath-taking venue. Saw a local playhouse performance, from a…read moreprivate box !!! Can't wait for my next visit.

My husband and I did a Saturday afternoon tour of the theater. What a wonderful tour and piece of…read morehistory! This is a must see tour if you are in the Dells and Baraboo area. We have been coming to the Dells for decades and finally did this tour. I wish more people knew about this tour and would go and see how beautiful this place is to help keep it going. $15 for a one hour+ tour for adults that includes an organist who really brought the theater to life. Our volunteer tour guide was a local who was very knowledgeable and engaging. Go see this place. You will not be disappointed! Then walk around the Baraboo shops, etc. We love coming to Baraboo whenever we are in town. If you haven't been to Baraboo on your trip to the Dells, you are missing a gem.

I recently performed at the Commonweal Theater and had a wonderful experience! The decor was rustic…read moreyet modern. I'll give you a hint. Check out the mason jars and the ceiling! The ensemble and audience are both very kind and sweet. It's located in a cute little town surrounded by fun things to do!

Great customer service! Great actors!…read moreIntimate space! Saw "Peter & the Starcatcher" although I had bought tickets to "On the Verge." They let us change our tickets as we weren't able to attend the original show. The set was so creative and costumes where well done. Really had such a fabulous time!!! After our long bike ride it was nice to sit and soak in the energy of the cast. P.S. The bathrooms are nice and there is an intermission with snacks and beverages in a lounge area. Bonus!

Heads up for parents: This family magic show involves children being unusually brought on stage,…read moreincluding ours, much more than a typical performance. Families expecting a standard show may find the level of audience participation overwhelming or uncomfortable. Not the Family Magic & Comedy Show We Expected As a mom, I went with my husband and our children to this family magic show, expecting a fun, traditional performance but several children, including ours, were brought on stage more than we anticipated. Children on Stage - More Than Expected While audience interaction can be fun, it became a larger focus than we expected for a family show. Some parents nearby also seemed a bit uncomfortable and unsure with this part of the performance. The performer's style felt fairly intense at times, which influenced our family's comfort level. After a while, we decided it was best to leave before the show ended. Between our experience and observing other families' reactions, this was a bad experience for us. I ended up with a bad deal on this one. Be careful. I would not recommend attending the show or purchasing tickets for this. Families and customers should exercise caution. Every family has different comfort levels, so it may be helpful to know that the show brings children from the audience onto the stage. This review reflects our family's personal experience and perspective. Other families may have different experiences, and this is not a statement about the show's overall quality or intentions.

Has a good size parking lot. Pretty theater. Lots of glitter throughout the show. Cute husband/wife…read moreduo show. Magician had a calm demeanor during the whole show but his magic was good! He seemed like a nice guy. I got selected to go on stage which was fun! My reward was a free ticket to Ripleys Believe it or not and the Aquavia lumina show, as well as a free drink at a restaurant. The magic show was definitely entertaining for all ages! The most impressive IMO was getting a helicopter on stage. Fun fun! $50/ticket kind of pricey.

How do you separate and rate the material, the actors, the facilities and front of house? How can…read moreone rating represent all aspects of such a multifaceted endeavor? Well, it helps if everything is top notch. While I'd been to the nearby House on the Rock as a kid, it took many years for Shakespeare to embed himself so deep into my interests that I'd drive ~3 hours into the wilds of Southern Wisconsin just to see a play. In case my preamble didn't show my hand, it was all worth it. That said, there were thunderstorm and tornado warnings as I made my trip. Calling the office informed me that they aren't the type to cancel shows. Wild weather did delay the start (and derailed many a picnic dinner), but the show was held, the complimentary bug spray was used, the seats were wiped down (I brought towels to supplement the paper towels they handed out), and an incredible evening under the bats was had. I saw their Midsummer. It was a revelation. I can't wait to go back next summer for As You Like It (I imagine I'll love it).

We've seen a number of shows here over the years, and all have been excellent! On this trip in…read moreAugust 2022, we saw A Raisin in the Sun and Hamlet. Both had exceptional casts, and I really like the fact that they're including a range of types of works in their season rather than just standard summer theater fare. The big theater is outside, and so weather can impact performances. We had a delay during Hamlet due to lightning and heavy rain, and then they had to cancel before the end for the same reason. We were glad that if that was going to happen it was during Hamlet as we knew that story well...and we can now say we saw a version of Hamlet where only Polonius dies - I mean Ophelia seemed OK when we last saw her... Anyway, just be ready for the weather! The grounds are beautiful too, and you can either bring your own picnic or pre-order one from them. We opted for this one night and it was delicious. I had the chicken, almond goat cheese salad which came with a cup of a bean salad, fruit salad and a brownie. All was fresh and tasty. There are a lot of picnic tables around the grounds. The walk up the hill to the theater is a little steep, and so they do have shuttles for those with mobility challenges. They also have bug spray everywhere if needed. One last note...there are always bats flying around the stage. We find them entertaining and it's interesting to see how the actors have all learned to ignore them.

We became season ticket holders in fall of 2019. Several excellent performances so far with more to…read morecome.

My family and I have thoroughly enjoyed the shows put on by this this theater company. An…read moreincredible value for the pittance they charge for the price of admission.

A friend won private dance lessons for 8 at a silent auction and invited me along. Amy, the…read moreinstructor, made sure we had a fabulous evening while teaching us the merengue, rumba, and a couple of others. She was a fabulous teacher. I felt at ease and Amy was patient. I've been dancing in various forms for some time, and I found the studio drool-worthy for any dancer. The two large mirrored rooms are absolutely ideal for practicing-- plenty of space. The studio also has a bank of dance shoes for people to borrow and try out before buying, which was very useful for my companions whose street shoes weren't suited for ballroom dancing. Though I haven't partaken, I saw flyers on the wall for fitness classes, ballroom dance class series (I don't remember the exact price, but it was a steal!), and zumba. It's not on the Yelp info above, but their website is: http://www.bravocenter.com/ and they may now be located at 202 East Street (Someone else drove me, so I can't confirm).

Friendly people who understand musicians. i was in bad need of some certain strings and they had…read morejust the right fit.

I stopped in Parrish Music in June intending to browse and nothing more. Instead I walked out with…read morea beautiful new guitar! I got a great deal and was so impressed with the knowledge and friendliness of their staff. By the way check out their new Aria parlor guitars! Amazing sound and quality for under $300! I highly recommend Parrish Music. Tom D.