May 12, 2025
Stress Factory comedy club to stay, new restaurant coming to downtown Bridgeport under new landlord
By Brian Lockhart » CT Post »
The new owner of a key block of buildings in the heart of downtown is keeping the anchor tenant, the Stress Factory comedy venue, and the 32 existing residential apartments, but bringing in a new restaurant.
Vinnie Brand, owner of Stress Factory
“They’re a great tenant, do a great business,” Michael Massimino of Branford-based MB Financial said of Vinnie Brand’s comedy club, which has become a reliable attraction since opening in 2018. And Brand confirmed, “Our intention is to definitely stay there. The guy is great to deal with.”
The properties at Main and State streets, across from McLevy Green, used to house People’s Bank and Playhouse on the Green. They were redeveloped nearly a decade ago…
