Rick Barrett

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

A 48-year-old man was hospitalized Friday night after falling from a balcony at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.

Police described it as a serious fall, saying it occurred about 11:20 p.m. during the Young Milwaukee Holiday Gala, the annual fundraiser for Journey House, a nonprofit serving low-income children and families.

More than a thousand people were at the event, which was shut down after the fall, about 90 minutes early, according to one guest.

The man was taken to a hospital where he was reported to be in stable condition.

Police said they were investigating what led to the fall.

Saturday afternoon, Journey House board member Carmen Ventura said the organization didn't know how it occurred or the man's current medical condition.