Marcus to build new cinema in downtown Milwaukee

posted by CSWalczak on February 1, 2010 at 7:49 am

MILWAUKEE, WI — The Marcus Corporation has announced its intent to build a new theater in central Milwaukee, near East Knapp and North Water streets.

The theater will have multiple screens, food and beverage operation, and an office building with parking.

“I would be very, very excited to have a downtown movie theater to have more development east of the river or west of the river for that matter. The Marcus Corporation is a great corporation, they obviously know how to run movie theaters they know how to run other businesses. It would be a great addition a welcome addition to our downtown nightlife,” Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said.

The announcement is here.