On Tuesday, February 7, The Bushnell hosted a free event in Mortensen Hall at which we officially unveiled the 2012-2013 BROADWAY SEASON!

The presentation included a video clips from this year’s remaining Broadway shows (The Addams Family, Les Miserables, Fiddler on the Roof and Come Fly Away), video clips from next year’s shows, and some updates and a few words from our own Scott Galbraith, Vice-President, Programs.

Our Ensign Darling Vocal Fellows performed in the Promenade Gallery as guests arrived and, as a special surprise, we brought in the New York cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to perform. And, in order to include EVERYONE in the event, we tweeted the highlights in real time. If you missed the event, check out The Bushnell Twitter for the play-by-play.

The diverse 2012-13 Broadway Season includes touring productions of hits MARY POPPINS (Sept. 14-23, 2012), MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET (Jan. 8-13, 2013), Green Day’s AMERICAN IDIOT (Feb. 26 – March 3, 2013), SISTER ACT (April 16-21, 2013), CATCH ME IF YOU CAN (May 28 – June 3, 2013) and BILLY ELLIOT (June 18-23, 2013), and one additional production still to be chosen. Also announced was the off-subscription offering of the live stage version of the beloved holiday classic DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (Nov. 20-25, 2012).

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET's JOHNNY CASH shows us his best Man in Black

A great turn out for the Season Announcement & reception

The wonderfully talented Ensign-Darling Vocal Fellows

The Bushnell's annual Ovations gala, benefiting our award-winning arts-in-education programs, is just days away! The ticketed event will be held this Saturday, March 3 at The Bushnell.

Themed 'Through the Looking Glass,' the event is based on the beloved Alice in Wonderland stories by Lewis Carroll. Guests are invited to come dressed as Alice, the White Rabbit, the Queen of Hearts, or wear their most elegant tea party ensemble. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes!

All proceeds support The Bushnell’s award-winning arts-in-education programs, specifically, PARTNERS® (Partners in Arts Revitalizing Schools) which infuses art into education to improve literacy skills and increase intercultural competencies of students who have had difficulty learning through traditional teaching methods.

The evening will consist of Cocktails and Silent Auction, Dinner, Program and Live Auction, Dessert and Dancing.

Ticket prices begin at $200 per person. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities please contact Stephanie McMullon at (860) 987-6087 or Stephanie.mcmullon@bushnell.org.

The Bushnell is Grateful for the Support of Our Sponsors:
Stanley Black & Decker, Lead Sponsor
Travelers, After-Party Sponsor
First Niagara, Dinner Sponsor
Hoffman Audi, Auction Sponsor
Flower Boutique, Floral Sponsor
Onyx Spirits, Spirits Sponsor