Bridgeport’s Downtown gem, the Bijou Theatre, a key component of a mixed-use redevelopment on Fairfield Avenue, will close its doors in a week, according to Christine Brown, who managed operations there for five years. A disappointed Brown says try as she may, rental and utility costs could not make the entertainment venue sustainable.
Entries Tagged as 'Downtown Cabaret Theatre'
Bijou Theatre Plans To Shut Doors–”We Are All Devastated”
July 30th, 2016 · 39 Comments · Development and Zoning, News and Events
Tags: Bijou Square·Bijou Theatre·Downtown Cabaret Theatre·Phil Kuchma·Two Boots
Show Time! In 40th Season, Downtown Cabaret Marries Bridgeport Theatre Company
March 17th, 2015 · 1 Comment · Best of Bridgeport, News and Events
Building a united brand with more dates and attractions, the Downtown Cabaret Theatre, celebrating its 40th anniversary, has joined forces with the five-year-old Bridgeport Theatre Company to create the Downtown Cabaret Main Stage Theatre featuring plays, musicals, concerts and award-winning children’s shows. Cabaret website here.
Tags: Bijou Square·Bridgeport Theatre Company·Downtown Cabaret Theatre·Phil Kuchma
Downtown Senior Center Prepares For New Location
November 12th, 2013 · 1 Comment · News and Events
From Mayor Bill Finch: The City’s Eisenhower Senior Center will close from Nov. 15 through 22 to prepare to move to its new location at 307 Golden Hill St. Seniors will continue to be able to access the swimming pool through the Elm Street entrance at all times.
City Council To Take Up Airport Safety Zone Issue
August 4th, 2013 · 5 Comments · City Council, Development and Zoning, News and Events
John Ricci has been canned as airport manager. He will contest it. The airport safety zone issue continues to be a financial crash for the city. City Council agenda for Monday 7 p.m. at City Hall, 45 Lyon Terrace: 85-12 Public Hearing re: Disposition of City-Owned Properties to the Housing Authority. Council Discussion with Administration […]
Tags: Downtown Cabaret Theatre·John Ricci·Sikorsky Memorial Airport
Council Briefing, Discussion On Driveway To Manny’s Mansion
June 28th, 2013 · 17 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, Development and Zoning, News and Events
The City Council has several relevant topics on its Monday night agenda including “Council Discussion with Administration on Sikorsky Airport Safety Zone Installation and Easement Issue” as well as a “Resolution presented by Council President McCarthy re: Council Review and Possible Revisions to the City’s Purchasing and Procurement Ordinance, Chapter 3.08 City Contract and Purchasing […]
Tags: Dennis Bradley·Downtown Cabaret Theatre·John Ricci·Manny Moutinho·Michelle Lyons·Sikorsky Memorial Airport·Tom McCarthy
Work Continues On New Downtown Senior Center
June 14th, 2013 · 4 Comments · Development and Zoning, News and Events
From Mayor Bill Finch: City senior citizens who utilize the Eisenhower Center will be moving soon to a brand new facility on Golden Hill Street, as part of a unique partnership with city developer Phil Kuchma. Kuchma is renovating the building at 307 Golden Hill Street, and in return he is taking over the Eisenhower […]
Tags: Bill Finch·Charlie Carroll·Downtown Cabaret Theatre·Phil Kuchma
Cast Your Vote, Show Off The Best Of Bridgeport
April 24th, 2013 · 26 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Best of Bridgeport, News and Events
The Connecticut Office of Tourism has launched a contest to name your favorite place in the state (no, not your favorite place to neck) and wouldn’t it surprise to create a Bridgeport buzz. Stamford, Hartford and New Haven are often highlighted in the state’s tourism campaign, while little ol’ state’s largest city (okay, it’s a […]
Tags: Beardsley Park·Beardsley Zoo·Bijou Theatre·Captain's Cove Seaport·City Lights Gallery·Discovery Museum·Downtown Cabaret Theatre·Housatonic Community College·Joseph's Steakhouse·Klein Memorial Auditorium·Ralph 'n' Rich's·Seaside Park·Taco Loco·University of Bridgeport·Webster Bank Arena
Wanna Attract Visitors Downtown? Always Market Your Product
August 1st, 2016 · 25 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning
The notion that Downtown Bridgeport is unsafe is a fallacy. The Bijou Theatre enjoyed a number of performances that were jam packed. Were people afraid to attend then? When the Webster Bank arena has a sold-out event–and there have been many–are they afraid? Downtown Cabaret Theater just two blocks from the Bijou has had numerous sold-out […]
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Tags: Bijou Theatre·Doing It Local·Downtown Cabaret Theatre·Joseph's Steakhouse·Morgan Kaolian·Phil Kuchma·Ralph 'n' Rich's·Steve Krauchick·Webster Bank Arena