Learn more by visiting the Holmes and Watson webpage regarding the cast, video clips of cast performances, interviews & rehearsals, and all the latest news as opening day (November 14) draws near.
Holmes and Watson will be staged in the large, yet intimate Quadracci Powerhouse Theater. For information including photos about this unique theater venue, click here.
The Quadracci Powerhouse Theater is handicapped accessible. There is handrail support on each row as you descend and ascend the aisle.
Rep In-Depth – an optional, but highly recommended, lively and informative 30-minute pre-talk which starts 45 minutes before every performance in the Quadracci Powerhouse Theater and runs from 12:45 PM to 1:15 PM. It is free and you can drop in any time during the course of the talk.
Accessibility Policy. On the Badger Bus, you must be able to climb steps to board and exit the bus. If you need assistance, we recommend that you bring a friend to give you a hand.
Guest Policy. Members must register their guests. Each PLATO member is entitled to bring one non-member guest per bus trip. (Members may bring more than one guest near the registration Deadline Date if seats are available. Check with trip organizer.) Non-member guests pay an additional $15.00 registration fee. PLATO Membership is $60.00/year.
LUNCH is on your own*
Our bus will make two neighborhood lunch stops:
First, at Milwaukee Public Market for the Historic Third Ward, and
Second, at the Milwaukee Rep for downtown areas surrounding the theater.
*Group Lunch Option is available to those who want to register, but may be hesitant...not knowing anyone and uncomfortable eating alone. The group option lunch addresses this concern and is a good way to make new theater trip friends. Just answer "Yes" to Group Lunch questions on the registration form and we will take care of the rest. The Group Lunch will be attending the Rep Speaker Luncheon (see below).
Milwaukee Public Market (11:00 AM)
Our first stop will be at the Milwaukee Public Market containing eight distinctive eateries.
There are many nearby Third Ward restaurants from which to choose. For list of PLATO theater trip participants' restaurant recommendations including websites and map, click here.
Historic Third Ward Official Map
Historic Third Ward Official Restaurant List
Historic Third Ward Official Shopping List
Milwaukee Rep (11:15 AM)
There are a number of restaurants near the Milwaukee Rep located on both sides of the Milwaukee River and between the Milwaukee Public Market and the Milwaukee Rep all within easy walking distance.
For list of restaurant recommendations from PLATO theater trip participants including websites and map, click here.
Rep Speaker Luncheon is back!
The Rep Speaker Matinee Lunch is a buffet consisting of soup du jour, mixed green salad, seasonal fruit, assorted finger sandwiches (egg salad, ham & cheese, tuna salad + 1 chef’s choice), warm rolls, and assorted cookies and bars. Beverages include regular and decaf coffee and assorted teas.
It is held in the adjoining Intercontinental Hotel, Cash bar is available. Lunch will be served buffet style from 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM.
Joseph Hanreddy, Director of Holmes and Watson, will the Rep Speaker.
Cost: $20
Pay at the door with cash or credit card.
Note: Registration is required
Itinerary
Bear in mind that our boarding bus route is like Madison Metro or any other municipal bus service. Please arrive early at your boarding stop so you don’t miss the bus. When everyone is aboard and seated, we leave. Arrive early and we will all arrive in Milwaukee on time to begin our adventure.
– Don’t be late. We can wait just 5 minutes at any one location.
– Pack water bottles and snacks for sustenance on the trip.
Leave Madison
8:30 AM Bus arrives at Oakwood University Woods for boarding.
8:50 AM Arrives at Capitol Lakes
9:10 AM Arrives at East Towne Sears
9:25 AM Departs for Milwaukee (Or, sooner if everyone is aboard)
In Milwaukee
11:00 AM Arrive Milwaukee Public Market and other nearby Third Ward restaurants
11:15 AM Arrive Milwaukee Rep Wells St. entrance for nearby downtown restaurants and Rep Speaker Luncheon.
12:25 PM Returns to Milwaukee Public Market for those who need a ride to the Rep In-Depth pretalk and would rather not walk the five blocks to the Milwaukee Rep.
12:45 PM Rep In-Depth pre-talk begins
1:30 PM Holmes and Watson performance begins
3:00 PM Holmes and Watson performance ends
3:15 PM Talk Back begins
4:00 PM - 4:20 PM Begin bus boarding for return to Madison. There will be adequate time for coat check retrieval and restroom use
4:20 PM Depart for Madison (Or, sooner if everyone is aboard)
Arrive Madison (Estimated)
5:50 PM Return to East Towne Sears
6:05 PM Return to Capitol Lakes
6:25 PM Return to Oakwood University Oaks
Holmes and Watson Mail-In Registration Forms (including instructions):
For further information, contact Homes and Watson theater trip organizer, Bob Blitzke,bblitzke@gmail.com and 608-271-7741
