Downtown Cabaret Theatre - Click here to see info for this venue

263 Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport, CT · 203-576-1636

http://www.downtowncabaret.org

The Downtown Cabaret Theatre is a direct descendent of the Sacred Heart University Cabaret. After several successful seasons in an academic setting, the entire company, under the artistic direction of Claude McNeal, moved to its present home in 1975.

Alexander Hawley, Samuel Hawley, Norwick Goodspeed, Mayor Nicholas Panuzio, Leete Doty, and other business and civic leaders believed that a professional theatre company in a resident home was essential to the development of the downtown area. As part of this move, the assembly room of the former YWCA was converted to a theatre, including the addition of a balcony and air conditioning.

Since the Theatre's official opening with VAUDEVILLE TROUPE on February 27, 1976, well over half a million adults and children have enjoyed musical productions in the unique "Bring Your Own Picnic" cabaret atmosphere. It is now recognized as an important regional theatre.

Drawing upon both Connecticut and New York talent, the Downtown Cabaret has proven to be a marvelous opportunity for theatre professionals to showcase their talents and it has created a perfect environment for the seasoned and up-and-coming artist.