The Bushnell announces exciting fall performances!
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Mortensen Hall
Musiq Soulchild
Mortensen Hall
“The aim for this record,” says Musiq Soulchild about his new CD LUVANMUSIQ, “is basically to reintroduce myself.”
As if he really needs an introduction. After debuting in 2000 with the brilliant Aijuswanaseing, and following up with Juslisen and Soulstar, Musiq Soulchild became known for creating some of the supplest R & B of the new millennium, crafting ear-caressing tracks that blended old-school soul fervor with new-school hip-hop rhythm. But, it’s that same quiet devotion to his sonic impact as a musician that drives the man to want to re-introduce himself, to set up his return to radio and clubs as a new beginning of sorts, and not take for granted his status in the music industry: “I’ve been away for a little while,” he says. “The industry’s changed and so have I, personally, mentally, psychologically. I look at my previous three albums as grade school, middle school and high school. Now with this new album, LUVANMUSIQ, it’s like I’m going off to college. And college never sounded so good.”
CIRQUE DREAMS Jungle Fantasy
Showcase Series
September 18 & 19, 2007
Mortensen Hall
“Dazzling…A fantastical tale in an enchanted jungle.”
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In the ongoing tradition of spectacular touring productions, Neil Goldberg and Cirque Productions have once again reinvented the circus with European flair, imaginative theatrics and world-class acrobatics. CIRQUE DREAMS Jungle Fantasy is an all-new adventure that takes audiences soaring into a magical forest through the air and on stage. An international cast of graceful aerialists, spine bending contortionists, vine swinging characters, strong men and balancers bring this jungle dream to life in a lush, Broadway setting filled with wildly unpredictable designs, special effects, inventive choreography, puppeteering and dazzling costumes. CIRQUE DREAMS Jungle Fantasy is an exhilarating journey the entire family can experience together.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Whistle Down the Wind
The
Mortensen Hall
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Dan Zanes Pajama Party
Robinson & Cole Family Series
Belding Theater
Calling all kids and kids-at-heart! Don your favorite p.j.’s and get ready to sing and dance with wild abandon to the sounds of the 21st century, all-ages folk heroes Dan Zanes and Friends! You’ve probably heard their hit records or maybe seen them on Playhouse Disney. Now’s your chance to join them for the house party of the year! Grammy Award-winner Dan Zanes and Friends occupy a unique place in American music where sea shanties, Broadway standards, North American and West Indian folk music, fiddle tunes, the spirit of rock-and-roll, and soulful originals collide. It’s one big music party, and everyone’s invited!
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The William H. Mortensen Travel Series
Belding Theater
During the summer of 2005 the gulf coast was devastated by hurricanes. The rebuilding has been slow, but progress is being made. Despite all the destruction, there are still beautiful places to visit, and the story of the gulf coast is one of courage and compassion. Areas explored include Southwest Florida; the pan handle;
Arthur - LIVE! Presents "Arthur Tricks the Tooth Fairy"
Robinson & Cole Family Series
Belding Theater
This all-new Arthur Live production based on the award-winning book series by Marc Brown and top-rated PBS TV series tells the story of D.W. who is jealous when her big brother Arthur loses a tooth and gets a visit from the Tooth Fairy. Arthur explains that the Tooth Fairy comes only when you lose a tooth and put it under your pillow at night, so D.W. dreams up some hilarious (but unsuccessful) plans to trick the Tooth Fairy into coming. Finally, Arthur decides to reward D.W.'s efforts by playing Tooth Fairy himself!
An Evening with David Crosby & Graham Nash
Showcase Series
Mortensen Hall
As a duo, longtime creative partners David Crosby and Graham Nash bring out the best in each other; their distinct yet complementary styles balancing an equation that delivers a seamless and inspiring musical whole. Two-thirds and one-half, respectively, of Crosby, Stills & Nash, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, these Rock and Roll Hall of Famers are legendary for their airtight and crystal-clear vocal harmonies, as sublime when delivered by simply these two together as they are from the larger configurations. It is a sound that's one of the true touchstones of the rock 'n' roll era.
A Year With Frog and Toad
Robinson & Cole Family Series
Belding Theater
A hit on Broadway, A Year With Frog and Toad was nominated for 3 Tony Awards® - including Best Musical. Now, for the first time, an all-new production will tour across
Beehive, the 60’s Musical
Off-Broadway Series
October 30 & 31, 2007
Belding Theater
Beehive, the 60’s Musical is a high voltage, fast-paced, light-hearted and nostalgic look back at the girl groups and soloists of the period featuring songs made popular by The Chiffons, The Supremes, Aretha Franklin, Connie Francis, Leslie Gore, Petula Clark and more. You’ll hear The Name Game, It’s My Party, Me and Bobby McGee, Downtown, Judy’s Turn To Cry, To Sir With Love, One Fine Day, You Don’t Own Me, R-E-S-P-E-C-T, Where The Boys Are, The Beat Goes On, Natural Woman, I Hear a Symphony and more. This show is guaranteed to take you on a fun trip down memory lane!
Ticket Information
Individual tickets for all of the above performances go on sale to the public on Monday, June 18, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets may be purchased by visiting The Bushnell Box Office, located at 166 Capitol Avenue in Hartford, or by calling 860-987-5900. Tickets will also be available online at www.bushnell.org.
Subscriptions to The Hartford Financial Services Group Broadway Series are available now. The 2007-2008 series includes Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Whistle Down the Wind, The Producers, The Drowsy Chaperone, Twelve Angry Men starring Richard Thomas, The Music Man – A 50th Anniversary Tribute; Jesus Christ Superstar and The Wedding Singer .
For information on group sales, please call 860-987-5959 or email groups@bushnell.org.
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