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For over 80 years, The Bushnell has been central to life in Greater Hartford, serving as its unique gathering place for arts, education, and community activities. As a dynamic 21st century performing arts center, The Bushnell presents, creates, inspires and shares the best in the performing arts; and in partnership with others, serves as a catalyst to advance education, promote economic development and build a sense of community in Central Connecticut. Today, The Bushnell, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, is the State's largest arts organization and has been deemed a "Connecticut Cultural Treasure."

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An American in Paris stars Sara Esty and Garen Scribner at Better CT!

Come see them live at The Bushnell until November 20!

https://bushnell.org/events/american-paris

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Retro 80′s Ski Bash

Guests of the Warren Miller’s Here, There & Everywhere enjoyed the Retro 80′s Ski Bash at The Bushnell this past Saturday. Guests were encouraged to dress in their vintage ski outfits and enjoy the festivities. 

Live entertainment, vintage Warren Miller ski films, ski lodge food and beverage, ice carvings, a vintage ski exhibit, kids activities, and of course the stars of the show and Sponsor exhibits.

Ski lodge food and beverages that were available included:

Savoy Wood Fired Pizza

Winter Warmer Chili and Salad Bar

Max’s Deluxe Nachos

Waffle Hut

Hot Chocolate and Toppings Bar

Beer, Wine, and Goslings Drink Specials

Entertainment and activities included:

Meet & Greet Warren Miller film star and Sugarbush’s own John Eagan

MCC Ice Carving Team Demonstration

Adaptive Ski Equipment Display

Vintage 80’s Warren Miller Films

Kids Activity Zone with Face Painting and Snowflake Making

Monti's Vintage Ski Collection

Live Music with Rockin’ Robbie

102.9 The Whale

Great Exhibitors and Giveaways from L.L. Bean, Sugarbush Resort, Ski Sundown, Killington, Gore Mountain, Gunstock, Smugglers’ Notch Resort, Crested Butte, MT Laurel Ski Club, CT Industrial Ski Council, AE Ski Club, Mooshead Beer, Gosling’s, and Korbel!

Don’t forget to check out other amazing Happy Hours and Parties at The Bushnell! 

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#FlatDYsquith and the Horace Wells statue are dying with laughter at #bushnellpark about the upcoming A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder performances on October 25-30 #GGLAM #thebushnell @gentlemansguidebroadway

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#FlatDYsquith catching up on some light reading @hplct #GGLAM . A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder October 25-30 at #thebushnell @gentlemansguidebroadway

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#FlatDYsquith returns to Hartford! His first stop is his birthplace at Hartford Stage for some much needed smotherly love! #GGLAM . A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder October 25-30 at The Bushnell

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Happy (Belated) Birthday, Dotha!

The Bushnell staff celebrated Dotha Bushnell Hillyer’s birthday yesterday, who would be turning 173 this year.

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Ovations Gala 2017

Save the Date!

March 4, 2017

Set to the music of Motown, more than 400 guests partied and danced the night away all while raising money in support of The Bushnell’s arts-in-education and community impact programs. The evening featured live and silent auctions and was the highest grossing evening in our Ovations’ history. The Bushnell is deeply grateful for the individual and corporate support that made the evening such a success!

Photo Credit: Roger Castonguay and Heather White from The Defining Photo

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Special Mini Package Ticket Deal

Did you know that you could create a ticket mini-package?

First, pick 4, 5, or 6 (or more) shows to create your mini-pack! This package allows you to receive special savings and benefits! Then, call The Bushnell Box Office at 860-987-5900 or visit bushnell.org to set it up!

Mini packages start at $93 for four shows!

Here is a list of all the shows you can create a mini package with:

A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder October 25-30, 2016

An American in Paris November 15-20, 2016

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time December 27, 2016-January 1, 2017

Beautiful-The Carole King Musical January 17-22, 2017

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I May 30-June 4, 2017

Fun Home June 20-25, 2017

The Bushnell Broadway Series sponsored by Farmington Bank and Travelers

Jersey Boys March 22-26, 2017

Circus 1903 April 28-30, 2017

Part of the Encore Series sponsored by United Technologies Corporation

Disenchanted the Musical September 30-October 2, 2016

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical December 9-11, 2016

The Book of Mormon February 14-19, 2017

P.S: You can purchase a ticket before The Book of Mormon goes on public sale!

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Free Movies in the Park returns to Bushnell Park this Friday with Star Wars: The Force Awakens!

Pick your spot on the lawn at 7:30 p.m.

The movie will start approximately at 8:30 p.m.

For more information, visit bushnellpark.org.

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The Bushnell Family Fun Day at Envisionfest

Saturday, September 17, 2016

As part of Hartford’s Envisionfest 2016, join us at The Bushnell for a free family festival highlighting the upcoming Broadway season and a surprise performance from one of the shows

PLUS Tickets are on sale Saturday, September 17 at 10 a.m. for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Beautiful-The Carole King Musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I, Fun Home, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical, Jersey Boys and Circus 1903.

Bring the whole family for face painters, crafts, music and more!

Part of the Family Series sponsored by Robinson & Cole

  Photo Credit: Roger Castonguay from The Defining Photo

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Box Office Re-Model

The Bushnell Box Office has a new look after the window and partition were removed. 

Come and chat with our friendly staff about upcoming shows and the best seats for you!

The Bushnell Box Office is open:

Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed (except on performance days, when it opens at noon)

The Box Office is also open on performance evenings through intermission.

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Let’s Get Digital

As you take a tour or come see a show at The Bushnell. You may see some digital upgrades on the first and third floor of our building.

Metropolitan interactive and The Bushnell teamed up to install three digital signage systems March 2016.

Soffit

Charles Nelson Reilly

Institute Wall

We spoke with the Senior Coordinator of Digital Marketing, Leah Firebaugh, to find out more!

Why did The Bushnell name the digital signage systems: Charles Nelson Reilly, Soffit and Institution Wall?

About a year ago, The Bushnell created the Charles Nelson Reilly Society to recognize our team of over 600 volunteer ushers. Charles Nelson Reilly served as an usher many years ago, and even mentioned his time at The Bushnell in his one-man play ‘The Life of Reilly.’ In thanks to Mr. Reilly’s contributions to both The Bushnell and the entire theater community, we have named the society after him. From there, we wanted to find a fun, visual way to recognize the contributions of Mr. Reilly and all our volunteers. The scrolling names list the volunteers in different sizes and colors according to years of service, and Rookie of the Year and Volunteer of the Year winners pop up as their names scroll past. Also featured on this monitor is a quote from Charles Nelson Reilly and video interviews conducted by Mr. Reilly’s friend and fellow Bushnell usher Dr. Alan Schwartz. Simply put, The Bushnell could not function without our volunteers; we are glad to honor their service.

The Soffit defines the area where the sign is architecturally, nothing really about the sign itself. It was named by the company who came up with the concept and… just stuck.

The Institute Wall is a recognition area for donors who have made contributions in three major areas: Education, Innovation, and Community Engagement.

In the Institute for Education, we recognize the generosity of all who support Bushnell education programs. For over 20 years, more than 100,000 young people have experienced The Bushnell's award-winning education programs, which extend beyond the stage into the classroom and throughout the community. Programs include the nationally recognized PARTNERS® program, Bushnell Children’s Theatre, the CT Slam Poetry Program, the Noah Webster JAZZicians instrumentalist program, and the full-scholarship Ensign-Darling Vocal Fellowship.  

The Institute for Innovation supports the incubation of all new, exciting and innovative ideas and initiatives at The Bushnell. Conceived of by lead funders Peter and Mary Fran Libassi, this Institute allows The Bushnell to explore, design and test new initiatives.  Just a few of the initiatives that have benefitted from this innovative process of exploration include: the iQuilt Plan, which was founded at The Bushnell, Five Cent Productions and Elephant Eye Theatricals, The Bushnell’s producing arm, and PARTNERS®, The Bushnell’s award-winning education.

The Institute for Community Engagement provides support to varied Bushnell programs which seek to involve diverse segments of our community, groups that have been traditionally under-served and people from all walks of life. Programs, events and initiatives include:  Family First Nights – which allow families to experience live theater for the first time, sensory-friendly and sign-language performances, Family Fun Day – our annual participation in Envisionfest, the iQuilt’s celebration of arts and culture around the city, neighborhood development planning and The Bushnell’s volunteer program.

What are the benefits of these new digital signage systems?

The main benefit to digital signage, besides looking cool, is the ability to adapt and change content very easily. As a major performing arts center, shows come and go and programs are constantly changing, so we need our messaging to keep up.

Do you have a favorite fixture?

I really like the Soffit! The layout is simple but unexpected with the offset screens. It makes a bold statement when people walk into our lobby.

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If/Then star Jackie Burns chatting with NBC30!

Come see her live at The Bushnell until August 7!

https://bushnell.org/events/if-then

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IF/THEN starts off our Broadway Season tomorrow, August 3, and runs until August 7!

Get tickets will they are still available at https://bushnell.org/events/if-then

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THE BUSHNELL ANNOUNCES 2016-2017 BROADWAY SERIES

HARTFORD, CT/February 23, 2016 –The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts announced today the award-winning lineup for its 2016-2017 Broadway Series season.  Beginning this summer, The Bushnell will bring seven exciting titles to Hartford as part of the Series, along with additional off-Series hits to round out a strong season lineup.  Series titles are IF/THEN, 2014 Tony-winning Best Musical A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, 2015 Tony-winning Best Play THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, BEAUTIFUL – The Carole King Musical, 2015 Tony-winning Best Revival Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE KING AND I, and 2015 Tony-winning Best Musical FUN HOME.  The 2016-2017 Bushnell Broadway Series is co-sponsored by Farmington Bank and Travelers. Smash hit THE BOOK OF MORMON was also announced to return to Hartford February 14-19, 2017 as a special off-subscription offering. Bushnell President and CEO David Fay said of the lineup, “I’m thrilled that the staff at The Bushnell has again put together an exciting and well-rounded season of high-quality Broadway entertainment.  There is much to appeal to families, Broadway traditionalists, and those who enjoy contemporary theatrical offerings.  I think our season ticket holders and single ticket buyers will be very happy with these award-winning selections.” Current season ticket holders will receive their renewal packages in the coming weeks, and new subscription packages will be available in early summer; new patrons interested in season tickets may call the box office now to have their name placed on a waiting list.  Single tickets will go on sale this summer.  All dates, titles, and artists are subject to change.

The 2016-2017 Broadway Series

IF/THEN, August 3-7, 2016

IF/THEN is a contemporary Broadway musical about living in New York today – and all the possibilities of tomorrow.  With unforgettable songs and a deeply moving story by the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning creators of NEXT TO NORMAL, this “fascinating, ambitious, and original new musical” (New York Post) simultaneously follows one woman’s two possible life paths, painting a deeply moving portrait of the lives we lead, as well as the lives we might have led.

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER, October 25-30, 2016

Getting away with murder can be so much fun . . . and there’s no better proof than the knock-‘em-dead hit show that’s earned unanimous raves and won the 2014 Tony Award for Best Musical—A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER!  GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE tells the uproarious story of Monty Navarro, a distant heir to a family fortune who sets out to jump the line of succession by – you guessed it – eliminating the eight pesky relatives (all played by one fearless man) who stand in his way.  All the while, Monty has to juggle his mistress (she’s after more than just love), his fiancée (she’s his cousin but who’s keeping track?), and the constant threat of landing behind bars! Of course, it will all be worth it if he can slay his way to his inheritance . . . and be done in time for tea.

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, November 15-20, 2016 AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is the new Tony Award-winning musical about an American soldier, a mysterious French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war.  Acclaimed director/choreographer and 2015 Tony Award winner Christopher Wheeldon brings the magic and romance of Paris into the perfect harmony with unforgettable songs from George and Ira Gershwin in the show that earned more awards than any other musical in the 2014-2015 season! THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, December 27, 2016- January 1, 2017 THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, winner of five 2015 Tony Awards, including Best Play, is hailed as “One of the most fully immersive works ever to wallop Broadway” by The New York Times.  In Simon Stephens’ dazzling adaptation of Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel, directed by Tony winner Marianne Elliott, fifteen-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain; he is exceptionally intelligent but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life.  When he falls under suspicion for killing his neighbor’s dog, he sets out to identify the true culprit, which leads to an earth-shattering discovery and a journey that will change his life forever.   BEAUTIFUL – The Carole King Musical, January 17-22, 2017 BEAUTIFUL – The Carole King Musical tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history.  Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation.  Featuring a stunning array of beloved songs written by Gerry Goffin/Carole King and Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil, including “I Feel The Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “You’ve Got A Friend” and the title song, BEAUTIFUL has a book by Tony nominee and Oscar nominated writer Douglas McGrath, direction by Marc Bruni, choreography by Josh Prince, and took home two 2014 Tony Awards and a 2015 Grammy Award. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE KING AND I, May 30 – June 4, 2017 Lincoln Center Theater’s critically acclaimed production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE KING AND I directed by Tony winner Bartlett Sher won four 2015 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical.  One of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works, THE KING AND I boasts a score which features such beloved classics as “Getting To Know You,” “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Hello Young Lovers,” “Shall We Dance” and “Something Wonderful.”  Set in 1860’s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children. FUN HOME, June 20-25, 2017 Every once in a while a Broadway musical comes along that surprises, moves and excites audiences in ways only a truly landmark musical can.  The “groundbreaking,” “uplifting” and “exquisite” new musical FUN HOME was the event of the Broadway season, receiving raves from critics and audiences alike, winning five 2015 Tony Awards including Best Musical and making history along the way.  Based on Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir, FUN HOME introduces us to Alison at three different ages as she explores and unravels the many mysteries of her childhood. A refreshingly honest musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes, “FUN HOME is extraordinary, a rare beauty that pumps fresh air into Broadway.”  (New York Times)

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MATILDA THE MUSICAL JOINS THE BUSHNELL’S 2015-2016 BROADWAY SERIES LINEUP

The award-winning crowd-pleaser MATILDA THE MUSICAL has been announced as the seventh title in the 2015-2016 Bushnell Broadway Series season.  MATILDA will play The Bushnell April 26 – May 1, 2016.  Other titles in the Series are THE ILLUSIONISTS, a mind-blowing showcase of magic and illusion; family friendly smash hits Disney’s NEWSIES and Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA; LOVE LETTERS, starring Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal; and crowd-pleasing sensations MOTOWN THE MUSICAL and DIRTY DANCING.  The 2015-2016 Bushnell Broadway Series is co-sponsored by Farmington Bank and Travelers.

 MATILDA THE MUSICAL is based on the beloved novel by best-selling author Roald Dahl. It is the story of an extraordinary girl who dreams of a better life. Armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, Matilda dares to take a stand and change her destiny. 

MATILDA THE MUSICAL is directed by Tony Award winner Matthew Warchus, who helms this production with a book by Tony Award-winning playwright Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Australian comedian, musician, and composer Tim Minchin.  The production has sets and costumes by Tony winner Rob Howell, with choreography by Peter Darling, orchestrations, additional music, and musical supervision by Christopher Nightingale, lighting by Tony winner Hugh Vanstone, and sound by Simon Baker.

Current season ticket holders have received their renewal packages, and new subscription packages will be available in early summer; new patrons interested in season tickets may call the box office now to have their name placed on a waiting list.  Single tickets will go on sale this summer and fall (schedule below).  All dates, titles, and artists are subject to change.

 The 2015-2016 Broadway Series

 THE ILLUSIONISTS:  Witness the Impossible, September 22-27, 2015

Direct from Broadway, the world’s best-selling magic show is coming to Hartford! This mind blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of the most incredible Illusionists on earth.  THE ILLUSIONISTS has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage.  This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.

 Disney’s NEWSIES, October 13-18, 2015

They delivered the papers, until they made the headlines…Direct from Broadway comes NEWSIES, the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing new musical from Disney. Winner of 2012 Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Choreography, NEWSIES has audiences and critics alike calling it “A musical worth singing about!” (The New York Times) Filled with one heart-pounding number after another, it’s a high-energy explosion of song and dance you just don’t want to miss.

  Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA, January 12-17, 2016

The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love — the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more—plus some surprising new twists! Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream... or a really great pair of shoes.

 LOVE LETTERS, February 9-16, 2016

Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal, stars of the classic film Love Story, are reunited on stage!  Andrew Makepeace Ladd III wrote his first letter to Melissa Gardner to tell her she looked like a lost princess. They were both seven years old. For the next fifty years, through personal triumphs and despair, through wars and marriages and children and careers, they poured out the secrets of their hearts to each other. They defied a fate that schemed to keep them apart, and lived – through letters – for the one most meaningful thing, their undying love for each other. Don’t miss this enduring romance about first loves and second chances.

 MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, March 22-27, 2016

It began as one man's story… became everyone's music… and is now Broadway's musical. MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat. Featuring classic songs such as “My Girl” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” experience the story behind the music in the record-breaking smash hit MOTOWN THE MUSICAL!  CBS Sunday Morning hails it as “More than a Broadway show.  A celebration of music that transformed America!”

MATILDA THE MUSICAL, April 26-May 1, 2016

TIME Magazine’s #1 Show of the Year! Winner of 50 international awards, including four Tony Awards, MATILDA THE MUSICAL is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.  Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, MATILDA continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages on Broadway and in London’s West End.  The Wall Street Journal says, “The makers of MATILDA have done the impossible – triumphantly! It is smart, sweet, zany and stupendous fun.”

 DIRTY DANCING – The Classic Story on Stage, May 24-29, 2016

An unprecedented live experience, DIRTY DANCING explodes with heart-pounding music, passionate romance, and sensational dancing.  Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. Featuring the hit songs, “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?” and the heart-stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.”

Ticket Information

·         Current season ticket holders have received their renewal packages.

·         If you wish to become a season ticket holder, please call The Bushnell Box Office at 860-987-5900. In early summer, new season ticket orders will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis after all renewing patrons have been accommodated.

·         On-sale dates for individual tickets are:  THE ILLUSIONISTS and NEWSIES, July 17.  CINDERELLA, LOVE LETTERS, MOTOWN, and DIRTY DANCING, September 19.  MATILDA, November 5.

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THE BUSHNELL ANNOUNCES 2015-2016 BROADWAY SERIES

HARTFORD, CT/March 16, 2015 – In a sure sign spring is near, The Bushnell announced today its 2015-2016 Broadway Series season.  Beginning this fall, The Bushnell will bring seven popular titles to Hartford as part of the Series, along with an additional off-Series family favorite to round out a strong season lineup.  Series titles are THE ILLUSIONISTS, a mind-blowing showcase of magic and illusion; family friendly smash hits Disney’s NEWSIES and Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA; LOVE LETTERS, starring Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal; and crowd-pleasing sensations MOTOWN THE MUSICAL and DIRTY DANCING.  The seventh title, a current Broadway hit, will be announced in May.  The 2015-2016 Bushnell Broadway Series is co-sponsored by Farmington Bank and Travelers.

 Last year’s crowd-pleaser RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER was also announced to return to Hartford December 11-13 as a special off-subscription offering, and perennial favorite MAMMA MIA will return to The Bushnell Halloween weekend, October 30 – November 1. 

 Bushnell President and CEO David Fay said of the lineup, “I’m thrilled that the staff at The Bushnell has again put together an exciting and well-rounded season of high-quality entertainment from Broadway and beyond.  There is much to appeal to families, Broadway traditionalists, and those who enjoy contemporary theatrical offerings.  I think our season ticket holders and single ticket buyers will be very happy with these selections.”

Current season ticket holders will receive their renewal packages in March, and new subscription packages will be available in early summer; new patrons interested in season tickets may call the box office now to have their name placed on a waiting list.  Single tickets will go on sale this summer.  All dates, titles, and artists are subject to change.

The 2015-2016 Broadway Series

 THE ILLUSIONISTS:  Witness the Impossible, September 22-27, 2015

Direct from Broadway, the world’s best-selling magic show is coming to Hartford! This mind blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of the most incredible Illusionists on earth.  THE ILLUSIONISTS has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage.  This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.

 Disney’s NEWSIES, October 13-18, 2015

They delivered the papers, until they made the headlines…Direct from Broadway comes NEWSIES, the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing new musical from Disney. Winner of 2012 Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Choreography, NEWSIES has audiences and critics alike calling it “A musical worth singing about!” (The New York Times) Filled with one heart-pounding number after another, it’s a high-energy explosion of song and dance you just don’t want to miss.

  Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA, January 12-17, 2016

The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love — the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more—plus some surprising new twists! Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream... or a really great pair of shoes.

 LOVE LETTERS, February 9-16, 2016

Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal, stars of the classic film Love Story, are reunited on stage!  Andrew Makepeace Ladd III wrote his first letter to Melissa Gardner to tell her she looked like a lost princess. They were both seven years old. For the next fifty years, through personal triumphs and despair, through wars and marriages and children and careers, they poured out the secrets of their hearts to each other. They defied a fate that schemed to keep them apart, and lived – through letters – for the one most meaningful thing, their undying love for each other. Don’t miss this enduring romance about first loves and second chances.

 MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, March 22-27, 2016

It began as one man's story… became everyone's music… and is now Broadway's musical. MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat. Featuring classic songs such as “My Girl” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” experience the story behind the music in the record-breaking smash hit MOTOWN THE MUSICAL!  CBS Sunday Morning hails it as “More than a Broadway show.  A celebration of music that transformed America!”

TO BE ANNOUNCED, April 26-May 1, 2016

A current Broadway title so hot we’re not allowed to announce it yet. (But you’re going to love it!)  

  DIRTY DANCING – The Classic Story on Stage, May 24-29, 2016

An unprecedented live experience, DIRTY DANCING explodes with heart-pounding music, passionate romance, and sensational dancing.  Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. Featuring the hit songs, “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?” and the heart-stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.”

  Ticket Information

·         Current season ticket holders will receive their renewal packages in the mail in March.

·         If you wish to become a season ticket holder, please call The Bushnell Box Office at 860-987-5900. In early summer, new season ticket orders will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis after all renewing patrons have been accommodated.

·         On-sale dates for individual tickets will be announced soon.

 2015-2016 season hi-res production photos and credits available at:  http://bit.ly/1xsfStH