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About First Stage At Milwaukee Youth Arts Center

Welcome to First Stage at Milwaukee Youth Arts Center (MYAC), a dynamic multi-space arts-education and performance facility co-operated by First Stage and the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra. Located in downtown Milwaukee at 325 W. Walnut St., MYAC hosts acclaimed productions like The Rose of Treason and Lovabye Dragon, alongside the FIRST STAGE Theater Academy performances. This page provides seating details, parking options, transit access, and a curated list of nearby hotels and restaurants to help you plan a hassle-free visit.

MYAC comprises several intimate and versatile spaces suitable for family-friendly shows and adventurous theatre. Whether you’re attending a mainstage performance or an academy presentation, we’ve got you covered with practical tips to secure your seats and navigate the venue with confidence.

Venue spaces and seating at a glance

  • Goodman Mainstage Hall – 142 seats in round seating, ideal for immersive productions and intimate audiences.
  • Copland Hall – 238 seats in stadium-style with risers for excellent sightlines from every row.
  • Youth Arts Hall – 300 seats with balcony seating for a broad, engaging viewing experience.

Parking and transportation

  • Limited adjacent lot; street parking is available nearby.
  • Nearby MPS lot offers free parking during evenings and weekends.
  • The venue sits in downtown Milwaukee with easy access to I-43 and I-94, plus convenient city transit options for a smooth trip to and from the show.

Nearby hotels and dining

  • Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel, 139 E Kilbourn Ave – a stylish arts-focused stay within walking distance of MYAC.
  • Hilton Milwaukee City Center, 509 W Wisconsin Ave – classic downtown hotel with easy access to the theatre district.
  • Aloft Milwaukee Downtown, 1230 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr – modern rooms near the core of downtown Milwaukee.
  • SpringHill Suites Milwaukee Downtown, 744 Vel R Phillips Ave – family-friendly suites close to MYAC.
  • The Marc Hotel (downtown, connected to Wisconsin Center) – convenient lodging option near the theatre corridor.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 W. Walnut St., Milwaukee, WI 53212.
  • Venue type: Multi-space arts-education and performance facility co-operated by First Stage and Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra.
  • Capacities: Goodman Mainstage Hall seat 142 (round seating); Copland Hall 238 (riser seating); Youth Arts Hall 300 (balcony auditorium seating).
  • Seating/chart notes: Goodman Mainstage Hall features round seating; Copland Hall is stadium-style with risers; Youth Arts Hall includes balcony seating.
  • Parking: Limited adjacent lot; street parking nearby; nearby MPS lot offers free parking on evenings/weekends.
  • Transit: Located in downtown Milwaukee with interstate access (I-43/I-94) and city transit access.
  • Notable events hosted: First Stage productions such as The Rose of Treason and Lovabye Dragon at MYAC; FIRST STAGE Theater Academy productions also take place in MYAC spaces.
  • Renamed/history: 2012 renamings of larger halls (e.g., Goodman Mainstage Hall named for Rob Goodman; Richman Conservatory Hall named for Fran Richman).
  • Nearby hotels: Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel (139 E Kilbourn Ave); Hilton Milwaukee City Center (509 W Wisconsin Ave); Aloft Milwaukee Downtown (1230 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr); SpringHill Suites Milwaukee Downtown (744 Vel R Phillips Ave); The Marc Hotel (downtown, connected to Wisconsin Center).