Klein Memorial Auditorium Foundation

To enrich, educate and entertain through arts and ideas.

The Klein Memorial Auditorium’s mission is To Enrich, Educate and Entertain Through Arts and Ideas. For 85 years, The Klein has been a cornerstone of the cultural life of Greater Bridgeport, serving more than 70,000 patrons annually through performances, community events, rentals, and a unique children’s performing arts education program.

The Klein is a Broadway-scale theater with 1,437 seats and a modernized facility and technical infrastructure. Operating more than 350 days per year, The Klein balances a carefully managed mix of self-presented programming and rentals, relying on both earned and contributed income to fulfill its mission and sustain long-term financial health.