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Some of the renovations were completed before the pandemic. Construction began in fall , with 19 new dressing rooms, seven loading docks, the installation of six high definition video screens and digital displays, and a new flexible stage finished before Summerfest The roof was also raised in from 39 feet to 65 feet to accommodate stadium-sized productions.

That's paying off this year, with two shows during Summerfest otherwise routed for stadiums: Green Day, Weezer and Fall Out Boy will co-headline the amphitheater on opening night, Sept. Hunzinger Construction Co. All the projects were privately financed. Milwaukee World Festival officials have said the amphitheater renovations, the largest construction project in the company's history, were necessary to stay competitive, not just during Summerfest, but during the summer. The venue opened as the Marcus Amphitheater in before being renamed the American Family Insurance Amphitheater in , part of a sponsorship deal with the Madison-based company struck for an undisclosed amount.

As a result, the amphitheater will have its busiest season in 17 years in — and will have an even busier , Bob Babisch, Summerfest's longtime vice president of entertainment, told the Journal Sentinel. There's been some relief however from the state and federal government. Aside from Summerfest — Sept. While the amphitheater is ready to go and the headliner lineup is complete for , there are still some big challenges two months out from Summerfest.

Summerfest is looking to hire 2, people to make the festival function, hosting its first job fair this past Saturday to try and fill spots. In years past, much of the seasonal staffing would be handled by teachers and students.

But schools will be back in session when Summerfest returns this year later than planned because of COVID , and the festival will be running on Thursdays and Fridays. Smiley said the festival has been in touch with past employees including teachers about returning. Uihlein Hall An elegant setting for operas, musicals, orchestral concerts, dance programs, theatrical productions, lectures, annual meetings, commencements, or film screenings.

Learn more about Uihlein Hall Uihlein Hall. Todd Wehr Theater This is the perfect space for lectures, concerts, plays, conferences and meetings. Peck Pavilion Located in a gorgeous location on the Milwaukee River makes the Peck Pavilion the perfect place for concerts, film or lecture series, dance programs, dramatic performances, product demonstrations, weddings and receptions. Learn more about KidZ Stage. Fitch Garden The lovely, outdoor Fitch Garden patio offers a place to stroll among the flowers and enjoy the restful sounds of a fountain.

Milwaukee World Festival Inc. Local media was invited to tour the 23,capacity venue Monday, which is still a work in progress but right on schedule to be completed in time for the festival. The old seats are gone, 25,square feet of space has been added, and the roof has been painted a cool dark gray. When the dust settles, the redone amphitheater will have areas with views of Lake Michigan, the downtown skyline and the Summerfest grounds, plus added food and beverage vendors, some with seating areas with direct views of the stage.

There will be more restrooms — the number of women's facilities will double. And private VIP areas will feature bars, lounge areas and restroom access. Other enhancements include new sound and lighting systems, digital video screens and displays throughout the Some amphitheater renovations were completed before the Big Gig this June — including a foot-tall roof to accommodate stadium-sized productions — along with 19 dressing rooms, seven loading docks and other backstage facilities.

This year will provide Summerfest with the ability to show off enhancements for the crowds. He said the crowds should "really feel the difference in that roof change. It really makes the space much more dramatic. It was renamed the American Family Insurance Amphitheater in after the Madison-based company became a title sponsor for the festival for an undisclosed amount.