Fireside Theatre
Fireside Theatre
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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The Fireside Dinner Theatre is one of the Midwest's most popular entertainment destinations and the only Actor's Equity dinner theatre in Wisconsin. The Klopcic family is proud to celebrate 59 years of hospitality in charming, historic Fort Atkinson. The Fireside Dinner Theatre, a favorite destination for couples, families and tour groups alike offers a variety of things to do. Browse the unique gift shops, enjoy award-winning cuisine, and top off the evening with one of the best professional theatre experiences Wisconsin has to offer.
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- Vicky Kay J8 contributionsGo see Fiddler on the Roof at the Fireside Theater!The Fiddler on the Roof show was absolutely amazing! I have seen this show several times and this was my favorite by far. Performers were typecast perfectly and the emotions passed through them to the audience. I would give it TEN stars!Thank you so much for visiting and letting us know how much you loved our performance of Fiddler On the Roof!Written March 25, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 24, 2024
- Ted H6 contributionsGreat show and dinner experience.The Fireside offers a fantastic dinner and theater experience. Our group of four were seated at our own table. The staff from server's to usher's were very pleasant and checked in often to be sure we had all that we needed. The show, was outstanding!Ted, thank you for taking the time to leave some feedback about your night at The Fireside. We're proud to hear that you had a pleasant experience with our team and that you found the show to be outstanding!Written June 13, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 11, 2024
- Iagtot12Joplin, Missouri11 contributionsHigh quality production-super fun30 years ago I was lucky enough to see a few musical theater/brunch shows at the Fireside. I was able to go back and see a show again last month and it was fantastic as was the buffet brunch. What a treat! So glad it’s going strong.Lori, thank you so much for returning to The Fireside for another visit! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience.Written August 26, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 10, 2024
- 196LindaCMukwonago, Wisconsin817 contributionsGave as a giftBought tickets for dinner and a show for my daughter. We did a matinee show which was perfect. The food was excellent, better than I expected. We had some extra time to stroll through the shops. The show was excellent...very professional. Afterwards, we met family from the area in the bar for a drink. It was a full day event.Thank you so much for spending the day with us! We're so glad that you enjoyed your experience and we look forward to hopefully having you back again in the future!Written October 14, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited July 2024Traveled with familyWritten October 6, 2024
- Curiosity087990342375 contributionsA Family MemoryWe went to go see Miracle on 34th Street. The show was fabulous and the Santa Claus was the perfect Santa! The food was delicious and our server was courteous and fast. Great place for a family memory!Thank you so much for coming out to see our production of Miracle on 34th Street! We are so glad to hear that you have enjoyed your experience and that you were able to make memories with your family!Written November 7, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited November 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten November 5, 2024
- J. NelsonRamsey, Minnesota90 contributionsChristmas Double Date NightThis was our 2nd attempt at getting down to see a play and have dinner at the famous Fireside Dinner Theater last year we had sick kids. We went with some great friends to see Miracle on 34th Street and it was fantastic. The theater is in the round (actually square) but the concept is the same. The acting was very very good and the entire production was just awesome. The dinner portion is first and you eat in one of several amazing spaces throughout the building. The building is awesome also and each area has a slightly different feel to it. It sorta feels like a lodge that is stuck in the 1960's and I mean that in a very good way. The decor and architecture is amazing! There are a string of very cool gift shops with so many fun things to look at and buy. You can easily spend an hour or more shopping. We arrived a little after 4 to shop and get seated by 5. The play starts at 7 and ends around 9 so all in all a 4-5 hour experience. I will say the food was not fantastic but it was good. Might have just been my choices. You get to pick your meal prior to going and then get soup, an appetizer, etc at the table. You an also upgrade to different meals for a fee which I didn't do. Our waitress was very nice and super friendly! The one thing that would have been nice is if the gift shops stayed open after the show so you could spend more time in the shops but they close before the show is over. It's about $100 per person which I think is a value for what you get. This is a true gem of Wisconsin and if you can go it's absolutely worth the trip!Thank you so much for leaving us some detailed feedback about your double date night! Sorry that you couldn't make it last year, but we are glad that you were able to make your way this year and join us for our production of Miracle on 34th Street! I have shared your thoughts about the gift shop hours and the food with the appropriate members of our team. Thank you so much for the kind words and we hope that we see you for some future visits!Written November 27, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited November 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten November 20, 2024
- Kevin K6 contributionsNo Miracle in this showingDinner as usual was very good, hard to ever call it exceptional when making mass meals for 400 twice a day. The theater as always is a very good time and the production is excellent. The star comes off for this rendition of Miracle on 34th street. The actors did as well as they could with a terribly modified play. I did not realize this would not be true to the 1947 version and that musical numbers would be added to overcome all of the shortcomings of this presentation. This is one of my top 5 christmas movies and to see it presented like this was awful. I see that It's a wonderful life will be showing next christmas. Given how this classic was handled, I am having serious doubts if I will take the risk to drop down the money it costs to sit through another mistake. Remaking classic non-musicals into musicals does not work. This should have been a straight up play.Hello, First we would like to thank you for coming out to The Fireside as a returning guest and taking the time to leave feedback with your thoughts on your visit. We are sorry to have lost a star based on the way the story was portrayed! I have shared your thoughts with our team and we sincerely hope we get the opportunity to serve you again in the future! Thank you so much and happy holidays!Written December 30, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited December 2024Traveled with familyWritten December 23, 2024
- memMilwaukee, Wisconsin30 contributionsDon’t miss this one!What a great day spending it with family at the Fireside Theatre in Ft Atkinson. We saw “back in the building” with Elvis. Food was great as usual and another fabulous show! Not to be missed if you are an Elvis fan! This family run theatre never ceases to amaze me how things are so organized and great value for the money! Keep it up!Thank you so much for spending your day at, The Fireside! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your day and look forward to sharing your kind feedback with our team!Written January 13, 2025This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited January 2025Traveled with familyWritten January 9, 2025
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Jennifer M
Madison, WI9 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
I went to the Fireside for the first time to see Jersey Boys and wasn't sure what to expect. I've seen many shows at the Overture Center in Madison (having been a volunteer usher there for a year now), and wasn't sure how this would compare. I'm very glad that I went, and would highly recommend it to others.
The overall ambiance is wonderful, the food (& service) was excellent, and the show was absolutely fabulous (& got a well-earned standing ovation). I was a bit skeptical of the 20'x20' "theater in the round" setup going into it, but with the judicious use of a "sinking floor" (that enabled them to switch out props/settings) it had the feel of a much bigger stage, along with the warm intimacy of a relatively small theater where you were close to the actors. The cast of Jersey Boys were all outstanding, enabling the audience to effortlessly get caught up in the compelling storyline. If you've been meaning to give the Fireside a try, you should definitely try to go see Jersey Boys before it ends on February 25th if you can. You won't regret it!
The overall ambiance is wonderful, the food (& service) was excellent, and the show was absolutely fabulous (& got a well-earned standing ovation). I was a bit skeptical of the 20'x20' "theater in the round" setup going into it, but with the judicious use of a "sinking floor" (that enabled them to switch out props/settings) it had the feel of a much bigger stage, along with the warm intimacy of a relatively small theater where you were close to the actors. The cast of Jersey Boys were all outstanding, enabling the audience to effortlessly get caught up in the compelling storyline. If you've been meaning to give the Fireside a try, you should definitely try to go see Jersey Boys before it ends on February 25th if you can. You won't regret it!
Written February 12, 2024
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Thank you for taking a chance on The Fireside! We are glad that you enjoyed our production of Jersey Boys and found the show to be outstanding. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you (or anyone you so kindly send this way) again!
Written February 15, 2024
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Steven S
Saint Louis Park, Minnesota1,513 contributions
Oct 2022
The building is impressive. It seemed larger inside than it looked from the outside.
The theatre puts on five plays per year. If you get there early, there are several shops with souvenirs and Wisconsin sports items such as Packers and Bucks. The bakery offers several types of bread and muffins. I recommend the seven grain maple bread.
Several in our group said it was one of the best buffets they had eaten at. The stage didn't seem very impressive--just a flat platform. Then it turned into a circular elevator. Cast came up on sets such as a miniature car or a sofa. The announcer told us about the couples celebrating anniversaries and birthdays ranging up to 56th anniversary.
The theatre puts on five plays per year. If you get there early, there are several shops with souvenirs and Wisconsin sports items such as Packers and Bucks. The bakery offers several types of bread and muffins. I recommend the seven grain maple bread.
Several in our group said it was one of the best buffets they had eaten at. The stage didn't seem very impressive--just a flat platform. Then it turned into a circular elevator. Cast came up on sets such as a miniature car or a sofa. The announcer told us about the couples celebrating anniversaries and birthdays ranging up to 56th anniversary.
Written October 30, 2022
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Steven, thank you for taking the time to write out a detailed review. We are glad that you enjoyed your experience and hope to see you back soon!
Written November 9, 2022
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Charlene H
Manitowoc, WI111 contributions
Apr 2022
We have been to The Fireside Dinner Theater before, but this was the best one of all. When we arrived, our tickets were at the "Will Call" booth and a requested wheel chair was quickly provided along with a young lady to push me to wherever I wanted to go. She waited patiently and did not leave me alone until the rest of our party caught up to me. '
The place defies description. It is warm and cozy, but seems to extend forever. There is a fireplace, a bakery where their special breads are sold, and several shops. I didn't have the mobility and time to visit them this time, but in the past, I have purchased clip earrings, sequined Christmas ties, sweat shirt, vase for holding flowers, ornaments, and other items.
We had a table for six and had an excellent view of the dining room. Our waiter was attentive and helpful, answering any questions we had about what was what on the menu. The mushroom soup (I cannot remember its name) was the best I have ever had. We all enjoyed it. My meat was so tender, I could cut it with a fork. The others loved their entrees and by the time we came to dessert, we were so full that we had them box it up and we took it home.
The theater "in the round" was amazing. I sat in the front row with my husband and sister. The other three sat right behind us. We saw The Sound of Music. The music and singing were spectacular! It was two and a half hours which flew by. The actors and actresses were well-chosen for the parts they played. Their voices were the best and the whole thing riveled the movie.
I can hardly wait for the next time we all go. A fantastic afternoon and evening.
Later in this review it asks who was with us. The choices supplied did not fit our group. We were all family and adult people- no kids or teens.
The place defies description. It is warm and cozy, but seems to extend forever. There is a fireplace, a bakery where their special breads are sold, and several shops. I didn't have the mobility and time to visit them this time, but in the past, I have purchased clip earrings, sequined Christmas ties, sweat shirt, vase for holding flowers, ornaments, and other items.
We had a table for six and had an excellent view of the dining room. Our waiter was attentive and helpful, answering any questions we had about what was what on the menu. The mushroom soup (I cannot remember its name) was the best I have ever had. We all enjoyed it. My meat was so tender, I could cut it with a fork. The others loved their entrees and by the time we came to dessert, we were so full that we had them box it up and we took it home.
The theater "in the round" was amazing. I sat in the front row with my husband and sister. The other three sat right behind us. We saw The Sound of Music. The music and singing were spectacular! It was two and a half hours which flew by. The actors and actresses were well-chosen for the parts they played. Their voices were the best and the whole thing riveled the movie.
I can hardly wait for the next time we all go. A fantastic afternoon and evening.
Later in this review it asks who was with us. The choices supplied did not fit our group. We were all family and adult people- no kids or teens.
Written April 19, 2022
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Diana B
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Dec 2024 • Couples
I am writing this review so people aren't miss lead and get ripped off by Firesides New Year's Eve.
We have been to Fireside before some good experience and some ok.
Fireside would talk about how great the New Year's Eve, dinner, performance and after party would be .
The only good thing was the dinner it self, which was very pricey $$$$ the appetite and soup could of been better.
The entertainment was very disappointing. One of the performers where missing, so there were only two. They were ok. Nothing big or spectacular.
The real bummer was the after party.
The announcer before the beginning of the show said come to the after party and have a toast of champagne to toast in the NewYear,
"WELL" .... HE didn’t say come and Buy a glass of champagne and toast in the New Year.
The DJ was young and didn't do his homework to read the crowd. ( Our opinion) .
I'm doing the review to help others not to get ripped off.
It wasn't worth the money and we felt like it was false hyping of the evening. Our group will not go to a another New Year's Eve at Fireside.
We have been to Fireside before some good experience and some ok.
Fireside would talk about how great the New Year's Eve, dinner, performance and after party would be .
The only good thing was the dinner it self, which was very pricey $$$$ the appetite and soup could of been better.
The entertainment was very disappointing. One of the performers where missing, so there were only two. They were ok. Nothing big or spectacular.
The real bummer was the after party.
The announcer before the beginning of the show said come to the after party and have a toast of champagne to toast in the NewYear,
"WELL" .... HE didn’t say come and Buy a glass of champagne and toast in the New Year.
The DJ was young and didn't do his homework to read the crowd. ( Our opinion) .
I'm doing the review to help others not to get ripped off.
It wasn't worth the money and we felt like it was false hyping of the evening. Our group will not go to a another New Year's Eve at Fireside.
Written January 2, 2025
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Thank you for leaving your honest feedback, we appreciate it. We're sorry that we disappointed you. We'd like to discuss your experience over the phone in more detail. Can you please send us your contact info to information@firesidetheatre.com, and one of our customer service agents will reach out to you. We hope to hear from you soon. Thank you!
Written January 13, 2025
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Dennis B
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Couples
The meal and the service was fine but the show, Matilda the Musical was grindingly downbeat and awful. The poor little girl as a heroine was berated by her parents for reading and not being a boy. In school the head master calls the pupils Maggots to their faces. The only up beat part of the show is at the end when the parents whom are skipping town agree to leave her with a teacher whom is one of the few people who show any love to her. There has to be a more uplifting way to spend an evening. Not for kids as billed!
Written August 2, 2024
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Dennis, thank you for visiting The Fireside. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your meal, but sorry to hear that you did not enjoy the storyline of Matilda the Musical! Thank you for coming out and giving it a try!
Written August 5, 2024
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Kai A
Warrenville, IL31 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
We went to the Sunday midday performance of Grumpy Old Men. The play was very funny & we all enjoyed it. The actors seemed to enjoy doing the play & to have fun with the material. We had dinner, which was very tasty. The ticketing process was very straightforward, and picking up the tickets at the theater went smoothly. One of our party was in a wheel chair, and the staff was very helpful about getting that party and the rest of us to our seats. I have been to the Fireside several times, and I always have a good time.
Written May 17, 2023
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Thank you for leaving such detailed feedback about your experience. We are glad that everything went so well and look forward to having you back again!
Written June 1, 2023
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Ellen Disrude
2 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
The waitress Angie was wonderful, Arlene guest server was so caring The food was so deliciousI would recommend Fireside to everyone it's amazing. Also Arden the guest server was very caring,Lindsy guest server was so caring. Eli is so understanding and is outstanding. He deserves a medal.
Written July 31, 2022
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19Loritz79
Sturgeon Bay, WI303 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
This was our very first time doing the Sunday brunch buffet/ show. The entire experience if something everyone should try. The brunch was fantastic and the service is wonderful. Then after your great brunch you get to watch over 2 hours of full musical / acting entertainment. This is truly a experience you will enjoy. Great job Fireside Theater for wanting us to return again.
Written May 9, 2022
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Sandra C
Brookfield, WI155 contributions
Oct 2022
Had a great time at today's performance of Grease. The buffet offered many choices and everything was very good. You will not go away hungry! The performance was good, but I could do without the 15 min rundown of future shows (thanks, I can read!). My only complaint was the actress who played Sandy; she was a bore. The rest of the cast was very good.
Written October 23, 2022
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Sandra, I am glad you enjoyed your time at The Fireside! Thank you for the feedback!
Written November 9, 2022
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360sallyg
2 contributions
Oct 2020
My husband and I purchased tickets for the Holiday Inn performance starting in November. We got a notice that due to Covid they were not going to have the production. They would not refund our tickets even though they cancelled the show. I could understand if I cancelled but not if they cancelled! Our only options were to either get a gift certificate, get booked for the corresponding date in 2021 or a different performance in 2021. I wrote them a letter to state my dissatisfaction and never got a response. Now today I get an email about a Halloween show that they are having!?! What a racket! It sounds to me that they are selling tickets to things and then cancelling so they still get the income and use of our money for a year! Buyer Beware!
Written October 12, 2020
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360sallyg, I'm sorry that you are disappointed with the rescheduling of Holiday Inn. With current Covid-19 related restrictions and guidelines in place, we are not able to produce Broadway shows because we cannot effectively space and distance our cast and crew on a 20' x 20' stage, backstage, or in the housing. We can, however, continue to provide entertainment responsibly and safely with one to two person tribute concerts and special events, which is what we are currently offering. We have contacted anyone who has sent any communication regarding their tickets to Holiday Inn, so if you have not been contacted by us in reference to the letter you sent, please email us at information@firesidetheatre.com with your contact info so that we can discuss your options over the phone. Thank you!
Written November 8, 2020
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What time should we get there for the evening dinner and show responsible for the
Written August 31, 2024
I use a walker and am not able to stand for long periods of time.
is this a problem?
Written May 5, 2024
What is the general dress code for the Sunday matinee?
Written April 16, 2024
Looking for Comments on balcony seating? any concerns - is the view still good?
Written February 13, 2023
I'm not familiar with the view from there. We were seated about 3 rows from the stage.
Written February 17, 2023
hi can u just go there to use the store? i love there stuff in the store the last time i was there
Written August 16, 2022
Yes you can go to stores without seeing a show
Written November 4, 2022
Kristine R
Kansas City, Missouri
I am livid that the fireside will not give me a refund!II did not cancel,the fireside did! I will contact BBB.This is unacceptable to not receive service fo r something I paid for.zAt a time like this I could use the extra money
Written May 27, 2020
I feel the same way. It’s going to be a long time before they can have shows again. They ignore my request! Very bad for business😣. They have over $500 of mine that I could use!!
Written May 27, 2020
I purchased tickets for January 18. Is the meal included or are your menu choices extra cost? I ask because you list separate cost for the menu items that day.
Written January 4, 2020
The featured menu is the Roast Pork Tenderloin, which is what you've pre-paid for. If you'd like to have something else off of our menu instead of the featured menu, you just pay the additional cost at the table for those selections. Hope this was helpful? See you on the 18th!
Written January 9, 2020
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