Dance the Night Away with Simply Ballroom at The Bushnell
Join host Debbie Reynolds and “American Idol” finalists Anthony Federov and Vonzell Solomon for a night of world-class dancing
Hartford, CT – February 5, 2008 – From the perfection of the Waltz to the passion of the Tango and the power of the Paso Doble, this beautifully-staged and orchestrated production has it all! Direct from London’s West End, Simply Ballroom takes the stage in The Bushnell’s Mortensen Hall for one night only on March 2, 2008 at 7:00 pm. Simply Ballroom is part of the Bank of America Showcase Series.
Tickets for Simply Ballroom are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting The Bushnell Box Office at 166 Capitol Avenue in Hartford or by calling (860) 987-5900. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.bushnell.org. Groups of 20 or more should call (860) 987-5959. Tickets prices are $22-$58.
Before "Dancing with the Stars..." before "So You Think You Can Dance," came the show that started it all....BBC's "Strictly Come Dancing!" Now the creatives behind this hit UK television program bring you the sensational stage production Simply Ballroom! Currently playing to sold-out audiences across the UK, Simply Ballroom is now making its North American debut starring celebrity host Debbie Reynolds and "American Idol" finalists Anthony Federov and Vonzell Solomon and a cast of world-class dance champions. A lavish production full of glitz, glamour and breathtaking performances!
About The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
The Bushnell is Connecticut’s premier performing arts center, hosting more than 350 events yearly, including major Broadway tours, symphony orchestras, family presentations, local arts and community events. The Bushnell is home to two theaters- the historic 2,800-seat Mortensen Hall, and the 907-seat Belding Theater, a state-of-the-art performance hall that opened in 2001. The Bushnell’s nationally-recognized arts-in-education program, PARTNERS (Partners in Arts and Education Revitalizing Schools), now in its 14th year, is a cross-community educational effort serving 22 schools in 12 districts throughout the Greater Hartford area. The Bushnell opened in January 1930 and is a non-profit organization. For more information, call The Bushnell at (860) 987-6000, The Bushnell Box Office at (860) 987-5900 or visit our website at www.bushnell.org.