The Klein

The Klein Greater Bridgeport's non-profit go-to venue for arts, cultural events, and performing arts education The theater is air conditioned.

MISSION
To enrich, educate and entertain through arts and ideas. HISTORY
The Klein Memorial Auditorium is a 1400 seat proscenium theater located at 910 Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport, CT. The venue was built with funds willed to the city by Bridgeport native Jacob Klein (1862-1932), a lawyer and active supporter of Bridgeport community organizations. The auditorium, designed by local architect Leo

nard Asheim, was built in the Art Deco style and features bronze doors, a marble lobby, inlaid wood and geometric motifs. After opening its doors in 1940, the Klein hosted such luminaries as Leonard Bernstein, Arthur Fiedler, Eleanor Roosevelt, Martin Luther King Jr., Paul Robeson, Milton Berle, Victor Borge and Bill Cosby. More recently The Klein has hosted such diverse musical acts as Alice Cooper, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Boz Scaggs, Herbie Hancock, Ziggy Marley, George Carlin, Peter Frampton, Boyz II Men, the B-52s, and the Parris Island Marine Band. In addition to its history as a first-rate concert venue, The Klein is proud to support and host local arts and community organizations. Local dance recitals, graduations, and union meetings occur regularly at the Klein, and the theater has been the home of the Greater Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra for the past 60 years. Other companies currently in residence include the New England Ballet Company, Fairfield County Children’s Choir, Greater Bridgeport Youth Symphony, and Fairfield Theater Company. OUR FACILITY
Seating in the front and rear orchestra of The Klein is handicap accessible.

FIFA Watch Parties KICK off Sunday night!! 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde vs. Uruguay 🇺🇾June 21 | Doors 5PM | Kickoff 6PMFree Admission. ...
06/20/2026

FIFA Watch Parties KICK off Sunday night!! 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde vs. Uruguay 🇺🇾
June 21 | Doors 5PM | Kickoff 6PM
Free Admission. Free Parking. Bar & concessions will be open for purchase: Serving pizza, beer, cocktails & more.
More info at https://www.theklein.org/fifa-world-cup-watch-parties/

06/19/2026

🏆 FREE FIFA World Cup 2026 Watch Party
Bridgeport, CT! Watch LIVE on our 30-ft movie screen at The Klein Memorial. No tickets. No cover. Bar & concessions will be open for purchase: Serving pizza, beer, cocktails & more. 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde vs. Uruguay 🇺🇾 | Sunday June 21 | Doors 5PM | Kickoff 6PM
More info at theklein.org

Catch A Taste of Ireland Company at the Klein June 28th!! Tickets at theklein.org
06/18/2026

Catch A Taste of Ireland Company at the Klein June 28th!! Tickets at theklein.org

06/13/2026

Coming to the Klein on June 28th! A Taste of Ireland Company - Get your tickets at theklein.org

NOW THROUGH JUNE 20- Use promo code DAD at checkout for $10 off each ticket to The Magic of Motown on July 31st.This sho...
06/12/2026

NOW THROUGH JUNE 20- Use promo code DAD at checkout for $10 off each ticket to The Magic of Motown on July 31st.

This show captures the spirit of Motown at its peak. Experience the timeless sounds of The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, and more.
Presented by Moxie Events

Tickets at https://www.theklein.org/buy-tickets/upcoming-events/the-magic-of-motown/

06/08/2026
🎶⭐Just Announced!⭐🎶Get ready, Bridgeport… the music that defined a generation is coming your way Friday, July 31st!This ...
06/04/2026

🎶⭐Just Announced!⭐🎶
Get ready, Bridgeport… the music that defined a generation is coming your way Friday, July 31st!

This electrifying, critically acclaimed production has wowed audiences across the country, earning its reputation as “the #1 Motown show in the nation.” From the first note to the final encore, you’ll be swept into more than two hours of pure Detroit magic.

Sing along to the timeless sounds of The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson, and more—brought to life with stunning vocals, dazzling choreography, and authentic costumes that capture the spirit of Motown at its peak.

Presented by Moxie Events

Official tickets: $39.50-$86.50 at https://www.theklein.org/buy-tickets/upcoming-events/the-magic-of-motown/

Address

910 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport, CT
06605

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+18004240160

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