The 1,400-seat theatre opened in 1940, built from funds willed to the City by Bridgeport resident Jacob Klein. The Klein has played host to programs ranging in scope from symphonies, operas, and theatre, to local dance recitals, graduations, and union meetings. Such luminaries as Leonard Bernstein, Arthur Fiedler, Della Reese, Eleanor Roosevelt, Martin Luther King, Paul Robeson, Milton Berle, Victor Borge have graced her stage. It has been the home of the Greater Bridgeport Symphony for the past 60 years. Most recently we have presented the comedy of Bob Newhart, Sinbad, Wanda Sykes, as well as productions of the New England’s Ballet’s Annual Nutcracker, tours of Saturday Night Fever and CATS, and our regular compliment of community events. These include Fairfield County Children’s Choir, Bridgeport Youth Symphony and various high school graduations and dance school recitals. The auditorium was designed by architect Leonard Asheim and is an Art Deco design building with bronze doors and marble halls. Tours of the facility can be arranged by calling either Ken or Gardner.

BACKSTAGE

We are a fully equipped “road house” with a full stage, orchestra pit, loading access, counterweight fly system and road company power. We have full dressing room capabilities and production offices and a full green room and wardrobe/trap room. We are staffed by IATSE Local 109 Stagehands.