Grand Opera House

I’ve been to two shows here, and it is a very nice venue, beautifully restored. It is not really very large, so even though I always spring for the orchestra seats, I’m sure the view from the balcony is good as well. Ushers appear to be volunteers, but reasonably helpful (it’s not a big place, so hard to get lost). Though if I say I know where my seats are, I promise, you don’t have to walk me down there anyway!
Bonus for the boyfriend, you can bring drinks inside the theater, so he can enjoy a cocktail with the show. I pick up my tickets at will call and have never had any issues. FYI, the seats are a «historical» size, aka a bit small and close together. Don’t be afraid of your neighbor. Oh, and street parking is readily available, no issues there.
What I really want is more events/​shows here. After seeing Godspell, I checked their website for the fall schedule, but as of now, there’s still nothing there! I would happily buy some tickets in advance if I knew what was going on… I guess I’ll just have to wait and see.

Want to take in a bit of culture in Oshkosh? This is probably your best bet. This early 20^th century building itself is a marvel if you are into design and architecture of the period. It has been renovated in recent history (2010 I believe), and is a wonderful example of the ambiance and sophistication which was popular at the time.
The building aside, the shows that are put on here have yet to disappoint. This is an overused cliché I suppose, but there really «isn’t a bad seat in the house». Even upper balcony seating seems quaint and intimate. I have taken in numerous shows here, most recently Shrek the musical, and the performances have always been wonderful.
They have an online box office where you can check out upcoming events, and the variety is awesome. For example, Oscar Wilde’s «The Importance of Being Earnest» is an upcoming show, then the following month they have a Jim Belushi stand up comedy gig.
If you are up for a night out in Oshkosh that does not involve bar dice and a game of darts, the Grand is a great alternative.