Hartford Stage, Hartford Symphony, and The Bushnell to Offer Connecticut Opera Patrons Ticket for Ticket Exchange
February 12, 2009 - Hartford, CT - The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Hartford Stage, and Hartford Symphony have joined together to offer subscribers to Connecticut Opera the opportunity to redeem their tickets for the Opera’s cancelled 2009 Season for selected performances at these leading Hartford arts organizations. Despite the turbulent economic climate, the arts are alive and well in Connecticut, providing not only cultural enrichment, but thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in economic stimulus throughout the state. Tickets will be honored on an even exchange (ticket for ticket).
Performances offered to Connecticut Opera patrons:
Noises Off! at Hartford Stage April 16 – May 17
Hartford Stage will offer Connecticut Opera patrons the opportunity to exchange their subscription tickets for our upcoming production of the Tony Award-winning comedy Noises Off! Doors slam, identities are confused and chaos reigns in this hilarious farce that follows a motley and disorganized theatre company as they rehearse, perform, and just try to make it through Nothing On.
Greater Tuna at The Bushnell May 26 – 31
Greater Tuna is a hysterical social satire set in Texas' third smallest town, where the Lion's Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. The eclectic band of citizens that make up this town are portrayed by two uniquely talented performers, making this spoof on life in rural America even more delightful as they depict all of the 21 inhabitants of Tuna - men, women, children and animals. This sidesplitting send-up of small town life is a “tour-de-farce” of costume quick-changes and comic characterizations.
Hartford Symphony Concerts at the Bushnell
POPS! – Anika Noni Rose
The New American Song Book
Saturday, March 7, 8:00 p.m., Mortensen Hall
Masterworks – Verdi Requiem
Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4, 8:00 p.m., Mortensen Hall
Masterworks – Beethoven Symphony No. 8
Thursday, April. 16, 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 19, 3:00 p.m., Belding Theater
Masterworks – Beethoven Symphony No. 7
Thursday, May 7, 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 10, 3:00 p.m., Belding Theater
POPS! – Bravo Broadway!
Saturday, May 16, 8:00 p.m., Mortensen Hall
Opera Patrons can use the following options to secure seats. Ticket offers are available on a first come, first served basis at the discretion of the presenting organization. For best availability, ordering in advance of performances using options #1 or #2 below is recommended:
1. Order by phone:
Patrons may exchange their tickets in advance of performances by calling the presenting organization’s box office. Patrons will be requested to either fax their Connecticut Opera subscription tickets or present them at will call to complete their order.
• Hartford Stage box office at 860-527-5151, Tuesday – Sunday, noon to 7:30 p.m.; Monday, noon to 5:00 p.m.
• Hartford Symphony ticket services at 860-244-2999, Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• The Bushnell box office at 860-987-5900, Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday noon to 4:00 p.m.
2. Order in person:
Patrons may exchange their tickets in person at the presenting organization’s box office by presenting their Connecticut Opera tickets to complete their order.
• Hartford Symphony Ticket Office at 99 Pratt Street, Suite 500, downtown Hartford, hours as above.
• Hartford Stage box office at 50 Church Street, downtown Hartford, hours as above.
• The Bushnell box office at 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, hours as above.
3. At the performance:
Patrons may exchange their tickets prior to a performance at the presenting organization’s box office by presenting their Connecticut Opera tickets.
• Tickets to be exchanged for Hartford Symphony or Bushnell productions can be presented at the Bushnell Box Office
• Tickets for Hartford Stage productions can be presented at the Hartford Stage box office
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