The Riverside Theater was evacuated Saturday nighttime owed to a weaponry threat.A WISN 12 News employee, who was astatine the theater, said the Patti LaBelle amusement was stopped mid-concert for patrons to leave. The performance has been postponed until further notice."We were successful the amusement dancing having a truly bully clip past each of a abrupt you spot 2 guys travel astir Patti LaBelle, and you spot 2 guys commencement to instrumentality her disconnected the stage. I thought she was sick. I knew thing happened. I didn't cognize what," said concert-goer Mechel Penebaker. Milwaukee constabulary told WISN 12 News everyone was capable to evacuate safely the gathering searched by k9 units -- nary explosives were recovered and determination was nary credible threat."It's a shame that you cannot bask yourself and person fun. Iit was a beauteous happening to get messed up, we needed this for the city's bid and harmony," said concert-goer Vanessa. The Pabst Theatre Group sending WISN 12 News a connection which reads:"Last night's (Saturday night's) Patti LaBelle amusement astatine the Riverside Theater has been postponed pursuing a weaponry menace investigated by the Milwaukee Police Department. We are thankful for the efforts of the Milwaukee Police Department and our customers and unit for their harmless and orderly exit. We are moving with the creator to reschedule the show."Customers are encouraged to scope retired to the container bureau for further assistance with immoderate questions regarding tickets.
MILWAUKEE —
The Riverside Theater was evacuated Saturday nighttime owed to a weaponry threat.
A WISN 12 News employee, who was astatine the theater, said the Patti LaBelle amusement was stopped mid-concert for patrons to leave. The performance has been postponed until further notice.
"We were successful the amusement dancing having a truly bully clip past each of a abrupt you spot 2 guys travel astir Patti LaBelle, and you spot 2 guys commencement to instrumentality her disconnected the stage. I thought she was sick. I knew thing happened. I didn't cognize what," said concert-goer Mechel Penebaker.
Milwaukee constabulary told WISN 12 News everyone was capable to evacuate safely the gathering searched by k9 units -- nary explosives were recovered and determination was nary credible threat.
"It's a shame that you cannot bask yourself and person fun. Iit was a beauteous happening to get messed up, we needed this for the city's bid and harmony," said concert-goer Vanessa.
The Pabst Theatre Group sending WISN 12 News a connection which reads:
"Last night's (Saturday night's) Patti LaBelle amusement astatine the Riverside Theater has been postponed pursuing a weaponry menace investigated by the Milwaukee Police Department. We are thankful for the efforts of the Milwaukee Police Department and our customers and unit for their harmless and orderly exit. We are moving with the creator to reschedule the show."
Customers are encouraged to scope retired to the container bureau for further assistance with immoderate questions regarding tickets.