Miss Lizzie's

Gather Together Before Your Event

Miss Lizzie’s is a welcoming place in the lobby of the Miller High Life Theatre to gather before your event to enjoy a beverage.

Experience the space’s beautiful architectural features and wander through an adjacent gallery which leads into the Grand Rotunda.

Miss Lizzie’s features large-scale murals created by Swedish artist Thorsten Lindberg that honor Milwaukee’s founders and the city’s history. More Lindberg murals can be found throughout the theater.

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About Miss Lizzie

Elizabeth Plankinton (1853-1923) was an American philanthropist in the early 20th century, the daughter of Milwaukee businessman John Plankinton. She supported local artists and artisans. She purchased a $10,000 pipe organ for the then-new half-million-dollar 1909 Milwaukee Auditorium. The people of Milwaukee called Miss Plankinton the “municipal patroness” because of her generosity. She was fondly known as “Miss Lizzie.”

The Milwaukee County Historical Society notes that over the years Elizabeth gave many gifts to the city of Milwaukee. Because of her father’s achievements and her generous nature, the Plankinton family was one of immense importance to the growth and success of the city. The Miller High Life Theatre is proud to pay tribute to Miss Lizzie.