The Bijou Theatre

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275 Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06604
The Bijou Theatre has a long and colorful history dating back to 1909. Silent films were growing in popularity and Lillian Ashmun commissioned architect Ernest G. Southey to design a movie house with a two-story ballroom above...

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Andres A.
6/14/2025

We went to see a production of Willy Wonka and learned that the theater is one of the oldest working theater in America. The theatre has table seating, high chairs and theater seating as well....

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Kate C.
9/29/2024

This is a great little theater in Bridgeport! I love the seating, the lighting was good, the stage every seat has a good view, we skipped drinks but others were happy with them. We did have...

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Alessandra R.
4/20/2024

This is a beautiful clean venue in Bridgeport. Although I've lived in town for almost two decades I only been here a couple of times, because I haven't had many opportunities. Either they don't...

Sheila R.
9/11/2025

Loved the friendly staff and vintage style interior with a modern entertainment great parking across the street too!

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Angela R.
4/22/2024

Bridgeport has been trying to change downtown around for the better. It was my 1st time @ the Bijou theater. It had comfortable seats & bigger than most theaters. I came for the Shipwreck Saloon...

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