Gary Witt
Gary Witt, Executive Director of thePabst TheaterGroup.
Gary and his wifeSusanhave three children:Jeremy,AlexandBailey.
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Deal Struck To Allow Pabst To Operate Historic Mansion as Venue
Attorney Mike Maistelman works with PTG, Alderman Robert Bauman and neighbors to craft agreement. Alderman otherwise fears demolition.
Oct 18th, 2022 byJeramey JanneneCouncil Delays Decision On Whether To Allow Pabst Wedding Venue
PTG bought Villa Filomena earlier this year, but downtown mansion has long drawn complaints from neighbors.
Oct 11th, 2022 byJeramey JanneneWill Deer District Concert Halls Hurt City?
Will proposed venues bring more concerts to town or crush its current concert promoters?
Sep 28th, 2022 byBruce MurphyDeer District Concert Venue Wins First Approval, Despite Objections
Other concert venues fight Live Nation's entrance into Milwaukee market.
Sep 26th, 2022 byJeramey JannenePabst Theater Group Buys Wedding Venue
The Fitzgerald will be located in historic landmark, an 1874 mansion in Yankee Hill.
Jul 19th, 2022 bySophie BolichUnions, Senate Candidates Push New Labor Law
Union leaders and Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate rally Downtown for PRO Act.
Jul 13th, 2022 byGraham KilmerPabst Theater Group to Buy Villa Filomena
The group, which operates five other venues in Milwaukee, aims to create a private event venue in a historic mansion
Jun 17th, 2022 bySophie BolichSoccer Stadium Will Need Public Subsidy
Developers estimate $160 million cost for development including hotel, apartments and concert venue.
Jun 1st, 2022 byBruce MurphyPabst Theater Group Workers Win Union Election
94% of bargaining unit votes to be represented by union.
Jun 1st, 2022 byGraham KilmerThe Battle For Downtown Concert Venues
It’s Live Nation and the Bucks vs. Gary Witt and the Pabst. Which proposal will win?
Jun 1st, 2022 byBruce MurphySoccer Stadium, Concert Venue Planned For Downtown
6th and Michigan complex would transform Westown and impact local concert business.
May 20th, 2022 byJeramey JanneneBernie Sanders Supports Pabst Unionization
Pabst Theater Group CEO Gary Witt donated to Sanders' presidential campaigns.
Apr 21st, 2022 byGraham KilmerPabst Theater Group Workers Want A Union
Workers at its five venues organizing with Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers.
Apr 5th, 2022 byGraham KilmerIRS Complaint Filed Against Summerfest
Complaint challenges festival’s nonprofit status, claiming it now operates ‘as a commercial entity.’
Mar 30th, 2022 byBruce MurphyPabst Theater Group Adds Fifth Venue
PTG becomes exclusive booker and operator of Wisconsin Center's Miller High Life Theatre.
Mar 28th, 2022 byJeramey JannenePhilanthropist, Entrepreneur Michael Cudahy Dies At 97
He co-founded Marquette Medical Systems, built Pier Wisconsin, was generous donor.
Mar 14th, 2022 byJeramey JanneneCivic Partnership to Present Milwaukee Mayoral Candidate Forum February 9th at Turner Hall Ballroom
Event hosted by the Pabst Theater Group, Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com, Listen MKE and Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Jan 26th, 2022 byPabst Theater GroupMilwaukee Enacts (Soft) Mask Mandate
Largely ceremonial rule applies to publicly-accessible buildings and businesses, ends March 1.
Jan 18th, 2022 byJeramey JanneneThe Pabst Theater Group reveals a remodeled artist green room backstage at the Riverside Theater
Jan 13th, 2022 byPabst Theater GroupWhy Is Summerfest Helping Live Nation?
National ‘monopoly’ company’s proposed music halls in Third Ward target local companies.
Jan 4th, 2022 byBruce MurphyShould Water Street Be Gun-Free District?
Downtown stakeholders consider how Kansas City, Memphis, New Orleans handle bar district problems.
Aug 18th, 2021 byJeramey JanneneMusic Venues Still Await Pandemic Aid
Summerfest got $10 million in federal funding. The Pabst and thousands of other groups: nothing.
Jun 24th, 2021 byBruce MurphyPabst CEO on Biden’s Visit to the Theater
Gary Witt discusses preparing for the presidential visit, running an event venue during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feb 12th, 2021 byMichael HorneEvers, Senate Agree on Pandemic Bill
Bipartisan bill goes back to Assembly, where leader says GOP will resist compromise.
Jan 13th, 2021 byErik GunnProposed Liability Shield for Businesses and Health Care Providers That Violate Covid-19 Requirements Would Hurt Victims and Slow Wisconsin’s Return to Normal
Bill protects “bad actors,” encourages them to endanger public and prolong pandemic
Jan 12th, 2021 byWisconsin Association for JusticeNew Year’s Eve Livestream Benefit Concert by Yacht Rock Powerhouse The Docksiders To Raise Funds For Struggling Milwaukee Venues, Artists, Stagehands
BoDeans, Other Top Bands Also Performing at Virtual New Year’s Eve Gala
Dec 15th, 2020 byNational Independent Venue AssociationEvers Announces $78 Million in COVID-19 Business Grants
Grants will go to businesses that didn't qualify during previous rounds.
12月3日, 2020 byDanielle KaedingMilwaukee Hospitality Leaders to Headline Newsmaker Lunch Hour
Nov 20th, 2020 byMilwaukee Press Club75年企业需求一个城市的面具Mandate
Pabst Theater Group, Colectivo, Fiserv Forum, Bartolotta join call for action.
Jun 30th, 2020 byJeramey JanneneWill Milwaukee Get DNC in 2024?
This year's convention may involve few visitors. Can city push to therefore get 2024 event?
May 25th, 2020 byJeramey JannenePabst Theater Group Creates Employee Relief Fund
More than $34,000 has already been donated to support over 200 employees.
Mar 19th, 2020 byGraham KilmerTavern at Turner to Open in Time for Bucks Inaugural Game at Fiserv Forum
Revitalization of iconic dining venue in Turner Hall is a collaboration with Pabst Theater Group
Sep 18th, 2018 byCaravan Hospitality GroupFirst Streetcar Heading to Milwaukee
Left Pennsylvania plant, will arrive by on March 26, mayor announces.
Mar 16th, 2018 byJeramey JanneneJim Gaffigan to Perform First Comedy Show at Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center in Milwaukee
Presented by Pabst Theater Group
Oct 12th, 2017 byWisconsin Entertainment and Sports CenterCity Panel Okays Big Westown Upgrades
Re-doing Grand Theatre for MSO, new Bon Ton contract, major street upgrades.
Feb 1st, 2017 byGraham KilmerSymphony Move Huge for Downtown
A big win for the orchestra and Downtown, with a minor impact on Marcus Center.
Dec 20th, 2016 byBruce MurphyGary Witt’s House of Rock
Actually, you'd never suspect the hip Pabst leader owns this old-style, Prospect Hill home.
Jul 11th, 2016 byMichael HornePabst Theater Foundation Works to Assure Continued Success, Preservation of Pabst Theater
To help ensure the longevity of the Pabst Theater building, on Friday the Pabst Theater Foundation was reorganized to better enable it to focus on preservation of the National Historical Landmark.
Apr 1st, 2016 byPabst Theater GroupAlverno Presents to Close Its Doors at the End of the Current Season
“Uncovered” Series Will Continue Through Partnership with The Pabst Theater Group
Jan 13th, 2016 byAlverno PresentsNew Era for Riverside Theater
Cool new retro marquee unveiled. And an ongoing project will upgrade the entire theater.
Dec 16th, 2015 byMichael HorneIs Abele Dumping the Marcus Center?
Its takeover by new “Super District” running Bucks arena looks fishy.
Jul 28th, 2015 byBruce MurphyWill Historic Building in Third Ward Be Saved?
Third Ward review board defers decision on Historic Designation. And Milwaukee now has a Croatian sister city.
May 15th, 2015 byMichael HorneIn Defense of Historic Tax Credits
National Trust for Historic Preservation's leader comes to town, where her speech to a crowd filled with notables dramatized the need for state to maintain the current credits.
Mar 23rd, 2015 byMichael HorneStreetcar Signing Is Quite a Celebration
The mayor, business leaders and pols toasted the streetcar in Cudahy's Irish Pub, with Michael Cudahy on hand.
Feb 13th, 2015 byMichael HorneBike Share Launching in 2014
Phase I of bike share program will have at least 28 stations and 250 bikes, thanks to a federal grant.
Dec 4th, 2013 byJeramey JanneneCan Wisconsin Avenue Be Saved?
A city task force hopes to revive the street but the obstacles are many.
Aug 8th, 2013 byBruce MurphyPabst Leader’s Salary Far Below Smiley’s
Pabst boss Gary Witt makes less than a third of what Smiley makes. Ald. Bauman questions this.
Apr 10th, 2013 byMichael HorneA Historic Milwaukee Celebration
Plus: A national green award for The Brewery; and bringing fruit trees to Walker's Point.
Feb 28th, 2013 byUrban Milwaukee