The Bushnell

The Bushnell

Performing Arts

Hartford, Connecticut 2,024 followers

The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts is CT's premier presenter of the performing arts, a not-for-profit org.

About us

Founded in 1919 as The Horace Bushnell Memorial Hall, The Bushnell officially opened its doors in 1930. For almost 90 years, The Bushnell has entertained, inspired, educated, and delighted millions of audience members, guests, and students. Today, as Connecticut’s largest arts organization with audiences of 300,000 and an annual roster of over 450 events and performances, The Bushnell is an anchor for the performing arts, education, culture, and economic development, contributing to a more robust cultural, creative Connecticut economy. The Bushnell fulfills its tripartite mission (arts, education and community) through the following key activities: *Showcase diverse, high-quality performing arts that are relevant to our 21st century audience, including The Bushnell's Broadway Series, Bushnell Children's Theatre, a Family Series, a Comedy Series, and other special events and performances *Provide subsidies and a home to local arts and cultural groups, including the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, The Nutmeg Ballet, and The Connecticut Forum *Make a difference for students through PARTNERS® (Partners in Arts and Education Revitalizing Schools), our nationally recognized, award-winning arts-integration program *Use the arts to enrich and revitalize the Hartford community, serving as a participant, catalyst and leader in select community initiatives, such as the iQuilt (www.theiquiltplan.org)

Industry
Performing Arts
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Hartford, Connecticut
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1920
Specialties
Musical Theater, Broadway National Tours, Comedy, Jazz, Concerts, Kid's Shows, and Weddings

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    Share your voice - audition for Ensign-Darling Vocal Fellowship/New Voices! 🗣️ 🎶 EDNV/NV is a young artist program for curious, open-minded, highly motivated and talented singers with strong points of view and stories to tell. Open to ages 15-19. ⭐️ See full list of requirements and submit an application to audition today: https://bit.ly/3XZv5rZ

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    Step into the jazzy world of the Roaring Twenties with this new production of the World Ballet Company. See the glitz, glamor, and tragic romance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel LIVE on stage, featuring a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers, all-star creative team, lustrous hand-crafted costumes and lavish groundbreaking sets. The original score evokes the energy and atmosphere of the 1920s. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 20 🌟

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    🎉 We're thrilled to host today's CREC professional development session! 🎶 Our theatre welcomed a talented group of CREC Elementary and Secondary Music School Teachers, who engaged in hands-on activities and insightful lectures led by our passionate Arts Educators. It's an inspiring day of learning and creativity! 🍎

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    If you're attending Beetlejuice this week, make sure to take a moment and admire our Bushnell lettered artwork completed by The Bushnell's Sensory-Friendly/Relaxed Community and Southern Connecticut State University's Transition Academy! ✨ You can find it in the orchestra-level entrance to Mortensen Hall.

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    Are you a young professional in the Greater Hartford area looking to network? Don't miss our next Next Gen event! Next Gen will be holding a pre-show happy hour in our beautiful Great Hall 👻 Purchase of ticket includes a free drink, access to the cash bar, hors d'oeuvres, and a ticket to the opening night performance of Beetlejuice.

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  • View organization page for The Bushnell, graphic

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    Are you a young professional in the Greater Hartford area looking to network? Don't miss our next Next Gen event! Next Gen will be holding a pre-show happy hour in our beautiful Great Hall 👻 Purchase of ticket includes a free drink, access to the cash bar, hors d'oeuvres, and a ticket to the opening night performance of Beetlejuice.

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