Having free or near-free concerts and performances in this and other Yale buildings is one of the…read morebest perks of living in the New Haven area. It's one of those hidden gem experiences that you owe yourself to check out whether you're local or just passing through. Woolsey Hall in particular is impressive. It's a grand, ornate hall with fantastic acoustics. The chairs are wooden, so the sensitive may want to bring a cushion. But otherwise, it's a world class hall that's impressively accessible.

Woolsey Hall is one of those places you don't hear about that often but you have to go there…read moreespecially if you enjoy classical music. Concerts usually range from free admission to $10. You can't go wrong and the music is spectacular! If you Google the Yale school of music concert list you will get all of the upcoming concerts. Some also happen during the week and there are also a few jazz concerts during the semester at Sprague hall next-door. I have seen award-winning musicians at both venues. If you go there make sure you look up at the ceiling and back over the second balcony. Also, make sure you sit on the first balcony in the center if it's not reserved, you will get a better view and hear better sound.

Went to District Music Hall to see Silversun Pickups last night. Show was entirely oversold…read more Couldn't get to the floor. Got yelled at for standing in front of the bar when that was tho only place to stand. Had to listen to the general manager/owner berate the staff for letting a pregnant woman with a child sit in a chair. Then have him tell me we shouldn't bring a child to a concert. He's almost three and has been to about 25 concerts and never had a problem. So disappointed I couldn't hear the band I paid money to hear. I would never return to this venue as that's the way they treat their customers.

District Misic Hall is a cute little theater in Norwalk…read more We attended a show in October, "An Unlikely Union," a live stage show of our favorite podcast "History That Doesn't Suck" with Professor Greg Jackson. It's the story of the first 100 years of American history told in 100 minutes. When we entered we were pleasantly greeted by the staff who were helpful to direct us to our seats. Snacks and drinks are available. There is a bar in the middle of the lobby with access from both within the theater and from the lobby side. They have a variety of candy, chips, non-alcoholic beverages, mixed drinks, and both bottled and draft beer. Our seats were great, Opera 1 and 2 which we referred to as the Abraham and Marry Todd Lincoln seats. We felt like we were practically right on stage. The evening was great! (Also, the signs in the men's restroom, hilarious and much appreciated!)

Yale Cabaret is NOT the same as Yale Rep. Yale Cabaret is more for encouraging experimentation and…read moreinnovation in Yale drama students and connected groups/communities. I love their values: cultivating love as action, nurturing artistic, spiritual, and communal growth, and engaging the community to expand their boundaries and learn new skills. I attended their holiday show and dinner, By the Hearth, a bit of holiday variety show. Some people sang songs. Some people did comedy. One performer did a poignant soliloquy about losing his dad and his love of Phantom of the Opera. I really enjoyed the skit/songs featuring the two kids who were told there was no Santa. You can tell these students (some are grad students in their 30s, so don't assume these are all young college kids) are funny and talented. Even though every skit didn't land with me, I really felt the community there, and it felt like a safe place to be. I had the dinner as well. They had some basic dishes--braised beef roast (they were out, bummer), roasted garlic parm cabbage wedge with mashed potatoes, and smothered pork chop. They also have starters, such as grilled octopus, French onion soup, and mushroom toast. The mushroom toast was very good, I ate it all! They also have dessert and wines/beers/cocktails. You can order a prix fixe for a bargain as well. Dinner starts at 6:30 PM for the 8 PM show and they take orders until 7:20 PM. There are six (?) tables up front and three tall tables in the back. I started at the tall table in the back, as I arrived a little later, and it was fine, but the two rows of seats in front of those tables were also high chairs, so before the show started, I moved to the front row. I also want to say the servers and the manager was super nice and accommodating. And I loved that the actors/performers and staff were all diverse from all walks of life. Again, I enjoyed the show. It was fantastic seeing original material and you never knew what to expect from one minute to the next, and you could tell they were having fun. I compare this group to like Second City or The Groundlings. At the very end of the show, I was getting my coat and bag together to leave and I dropped my wine glass (from my wine ordered at dinner) and it shattered everywhere. One of the actors yelled, "mazel tov" and it became a natural moment in the show. They marched off the stage and the glass was cleaned up. Before the show, I told the manager that I've been to tons of shows, including some of the biggest Broadway productions, but I often find "the shows in basement are the best time." That ending mazel tov cemented my opinion about this place. Thank you, Yale Cab.

Quality theater and a sexy intimate vibe for a $10 ticket? Even if you throw in some of the wine…read moreon offer, we're still talking seduction on the cheap. Sure, I'm not slinky enough to pull it off, but it could certainly work in theory. I've been to two shows at the Yale Cabaret, and have enjoyed myself thoroughly both times. The quality of the acting is top-notch, even at what could be an uncomfortably close distance. The space is tiny, with very limited seating, so booking tickets in advance is fairly important. The sacrifice in convenience is repaid many times over by the cozy atmosphere. There isn't a lot of fancy decor to speak of, but with the soft lights and the little round tables with high chairs, you can almost hear the air tinkle with glass and jazz and other pleasant things. The shows themselves were entertaining, though I'll admit that the odds of finding a stellar script are higher at more established, less student-run places like the Rep. The shows do seem to be shorter, which is often a plus, and really, the experience is worth your time. The venue inspires love, and that's hard to beat.

This place is awesome. I've been to karaoke all over the USA and even in Europe and this place…read morestands out. Great drinks. Great food. Great staff. Great management! I wish I could pack them up and take them back to Manhattan with me but sadly I'll just have to enjoy them when I get the opportunity to come out to Bridgeport. This place is just waiting to hit the big time. Come out and enjoy it before the word gets out and this place is swamped every night!

Absolutely unacceptable customer service. I came for karaoke and actually had a great time until I…read moreneeded something as basic as a glass of water. After singing for over an hour, I asked three times for water. Instead of basic courtesy, I was told to go drink from a fountain in the back. I am 8 weeks pregnant. I wasn't asking for anything extravagant, just water. If you don't provide tap water, say so. Offer bottled water or explain your policy, don't shame customers for asking. It wasn't about the water. It's the attitude. No one should be made to feel like a burden for that. A business that relies on customers should know that kindness and respect cost nothing. I truly hope management addresses this, because no one deserves to be treated that way. That alone is frustrating, but during my time there, I also noticed the bartender repeatedly touching her hair while making drinks. I have a video of the incident that I captured on my meta glasses

My daughter is in the graduate program at Yale school of music. I cannot tell you how impressed I…read moream with the program. From the professors to the classes, even tonight she is part of an honor awards Ceremony. Such a wonderful step in her process that I am very grateful for her to attend.

I have seen so many show shows here. I think this is a fantastic venue. It's not too big and it's…read morenot too small. I've seen Howie Day, Augustana, Brian Jarvis, Anna Nalick, Shawn Mullins, just to name a few. The lobby changes with the decorations that are in there a lot of looking at all of the stuff they post. Their staff is super friendly. I highly recommend seeing a show here.

I've been to this venue twice now to see concerts and it's become one of the favorites I've ever…read morebeen to. It is a bit of a hike from where I live, but it's a small intimate setting and there doesn't seem to be a bad seat in the house. The staff who work there are very friendly. I would highly recommend catching a show here, especially if there is an artist in town that you enjoy. ***My pictures are from the BBMak concerts in June 2024 and June 2025*** The seats were close and soooo good!

The Klein Memorial Auditorium is a 1,447-seat performing arts center that serves as a hub for…read moreBridgeport and surrounding communities. Built in 1940, it is one of only 7 Broadway-sized stages remaining in Connecticut. What a great time my grandmother and I had at the Will Downing Show. The show was fantastic with old school songs, the music sounded great, and the band really provided the guest a great show. The show was about two hours and Will Downing through down. He stills sings amazingly and he really put on good show.

Arrived and there was no handicap entrance. It was hard for many to navigate the many steps…read more Once inside, our tickets were scanned, not given directions on our seat location but we were able to easily find them The concert was absolutely amazing. Hope this venue has more great events in the future

Nice venue to see a stage show. Signage for the parking area and the building is not the best…read more Thanks for GPS maps I found the Theater. The parking lot next to the theater is very small and a little walk to the entrance. Other parking is quite away from the theater, therefore get there early if you want a good parking spot. The seating is set up so there is no bad seat in the house. I thought there was enough legroom, considering what you get on a Broadway theater. The building is new and modern and I would not hesitate to see other shows there.

This is a great venue with an awesome Jazz Series. Will Downing, Candi Dulfer, Four Play, and a…read morehost of other greats played this season. I am looking forward to going back. The acoustics are very good. We had seats in the same spot each time, but the music sounded great through out the theater. Parking is a couple minutes from the door, but it is free. Check out a show at this SCSU venue!