The following are Bushnell press releases from previous years, in date order.
NEWS ARCHIVE
Gershwin's Quintessential American Opera Porgy and Bess Comes to The Bushnell June 8-13
Comedians Announced for April Ha! Ha! Hartford!
Casting Announcement for Bushnell Engagement of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC
Prepare for "A Ghoulishly Elegant Evening" at The Bushnell's Annual Gala, Ovations 2010
Back by Popular Demand! DIXIE Returns to The Bushnell April 29-May 1!
Families Can Dance, Play, Sing and Learn at The Bushnell's Annual Family Fun Day
The Inside Track Screenwriting Workshop Returns to The Bushnell
Dallas Chilren's Theater's MOST VALUBALE PLAYER at The Bushnell This April
Comedians Announced for March Ha! Ha! Hartford!
SPRING AWAKENING Coming to The Bushnell February 23-28, 2010
The Legendary Bill Cosby Comes to The Bushnell for Two Performances Only!
The Bushnell Joins Forces with The Reach Foundation to Help Victims of Haiti Earthquake
My First Time Performances Cancelled
A Cappella Sensation Straight No Chaser Comes to The Bushnell
Jim Brickman Returns to The Bushnell
The First Cathedral Brings a Powerful Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. to Connecticut
The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts Presents My First Time
Comedians Announced for First Ha! Ha! Hartford! of the New Year!
IN THE HEIGHTS Come to The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts January 5-10, 2010
Casting Announced for Disney's THE LION KING
Back by Popular Demand - Dixie's Tupperware Party Returns to The Bushnell!
Christmas with The Rat Pack - Live at the Sands Comes to The Bushnell for 8 Performances Only
Celebrate the Holiday Season with The Bushnell
Starve a Vampire and Donate Blood at The Bushnell!
The Bushnell Celebrates This Holiday Season with a Special Concert from Kenny G
AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY starring Academy Award Winner Estelle Parsons
Spend an Evening with Garrison Keillor at The Bushnell
Comedians Announced for First Ha! Ha! Hartford! of the 2009-2010 Season!
Grammy Award-Winner Ricky Skaggs to Celebrate His Music at The Bushnell
Off-Broadway's Hilarious Dixie's Tupperware Party
RUNT OF THE LITTER Comes to The Bushnell
Celebrate the International Day of Peace with The Bushnell
The Bushnell Celebrates Edgar Allan Poe with the NEA's Big Read Program
Letters Home Kicks Off the 2009-2010 Robinson & Cole Family Series at The Bushnell
The Bushnell Announces Its Fun-Filled 2009-2010 Season!
The Bushnell Kicks Off Its 2009-2010 Season with the Sizzling Latin Dance Show Rhythm and Passion
MAMMA MIA! Walks Down the Aisle of The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts!
The Bushnell Announces 2009-2010 Bushnell Children's Theatre Season
Back to taunt Hartford for a second time! Monty Python's SPAMALOT
Disneys THE LION KING Confirmed for a Multiple-Week Limited Return Engagement at The Bushnell
The Hartford to sponsor 2009-2010 Broadway Series at The Bushnell
Another Banner Season is Scheduled at The Bushnell for 09-10!
Public Forum Planned for Hartford "iQuilt" Project
Tony Award Winners Nathan Lane & Bebe Neuwirth to Star as Gomez & Morticia in The Addams Family
Casting announced for Bushnell-produced staging of the hilarious comedy Greater Tuna
From Ed Sullivan to Abbey Road, RAIN® A Tribute to The Beatles Makes its Debut at The Bushnell
Student and Senior Rush Tickets Available for Select Performances of The Phantom of the Opera
The Bushnell Hires New Sales Manager
The Bushnell Hires New Sales Manager
Silly Saturday Means Serious Fun for Families at The Bushnell
Casting announced for Bushnell-produced staging of the hilarious comedy Greater Tuna
Fahrenheit 451 Closes Out The Bushnells 08-09 Literature to Life Series
Cherish the Ladies Comes to The Bushnell for an Evening of Irish Music and Dance
Steve Solomon Brings His Hit One-Man Off-Broadway Show to The Bushnell
Bees Will Replace Warriors in The Bushnells Literature to Life Series
Neil Berg Comes to Hartford for 100 Years of Broadway Auditions
Comedians Announced for March Ha! Ha! Hartford!
Coming to The Bushnell: Neil Bergs 100 Years of Broadway Features Five Dazzling Broadway Stars
Connecticut-Based Dance Group, Pilobolus, to Perform at The Bushnell
Magic Tree House®: The Musical Live On Stage at The Bushnell
Casting Announced for 2006 Tony® Award-Winning Best Musical Jersey Boys
Kevin Smith Comes to The Bushnell for a 'No-Holds-Barred' Q&A
Comedians Announced for First Ha! Ha! Hartford! of the New Year
Audition to Sing with Broadway Stars
Celebrate the Holiday Season with Jim Brickman at The Bushnell
Avenue Q Makes Connecticut Debut at The Bushnell!
Broadway Inspirational Voices Returns to Hartford with Great Joy
A True Story About Success Against All Odds On Stage at The Bushnell
Mini Bushnell Broadway Subscription Packages Now On Sale!
Comedians Announced for First Ha! Ha! Hartford! of the 2008-2009 Season!
Meet the Broadway Stars of Tomorrow in At This Performance...
Join Composer/Lyricist Neil Berg for a Night of Broadway Hits at The Bushnell
The Bushnell Is Now On Facebook
The Bushnell Heats Up with a Tribute to Salsa Legends Lavoe and Cruz
The Jimmies Concert Rescheduled
Sherman Alexie's Flight Comes to Life at The Bushnell
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street comes to The Bushnell October 14-19
Rock Out with The Jimmies at The Bushnell
Sing Your Heart Out with Girls Night: The Musical
Monty Python's Spamalot to play The Bushnell September 4-7
Peter, Paul & Mary Bring Peace, Love and Happiness to The Bushnell
Tickets Go On Sale for JERSEY BOYS August 11
Tickets go on sale for shows in the 2008-2009 Bushnell Season on Monday, August 25!
Four Great Shows from The Bushnells 08-09 Season Go On Sale Monday, June 23
Single tickets for Hartford engagement of Sweeney Todd on sale June 13 at 10 a.m.
Back to taunt Hartford for a second time! Monty Python's SPAMALOT
Pulitzer Prize Finalist The Things They Carried Comes to Life at The Bushnell
Straight from D.C. - The Capitol Steps Takes the Stage at The Bushnell
It's Time to Party 80s Style as Broadway's The Wedding Singer Comes to The Bushnell June 17-22
Luis Bravos FOREVER TANGO Cancelled
Final Ha! Ha! Hartford! of the Season - Girls Gone...Funny!
Take One Last Trip on a South African Safari with Bushnell's Travel Series
Jesus Christ Superstar - Timeless and for Our Time
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Comes to The Bushnell
The Bushnell Announces its 2008-2009 Broadway Series
Additional casting announced for Bushnell-produced The Music Man - A 50th Anniversary Tribute
Break out your diamonds and denim at The Bushnell's annual gala, Ovations 2008
Play and Sing Along with SteveSongs at The Bushnell
Louis CK Cracks Up The Bushnell
Hear the Angelic Voices of Libera at The Bushnell
Comedians Announced for April Ha! Ha! Hartford!
Twelve Angry Men Casting Announced
Learn About Life Growing Up A Slave at The Bushnell
Don't Miss an Evening with Martin Short at The Bushnell!
Blast Marches Into The Bushnell
Dance the Night Away with Simply Ballroom at The Bushnell
The Great American Trailer Park Musical Shakes Things Up at The Bushnell
Casting Announced for The Drowsy Chaperone at The Bushnell
Casting Announced - Patrick Cassidy and Shirley Jones star in Bushnell's Music Man
You're On the Road to Mandalay with the Travel Film Series at The Bushnell
Laugh Off The Valentine's Day Blues at The Bushnell's Ha! Ha! Hartford!
Bowfire Heats Up the Stage at The Bushnell
Mini Bushnell Broadway Subscription Packages Now On Sale!
Almost Heaven - John Denver Rediscovered and Reinvented
Experience South African Dance and Music in Hartford with Richard Loring's African Footprint
The Producers, a Mel Brooks Musical, at The Bushnell January 15-20, 2008
Inspirational Voices Bring Great Joy to Hartford
Comedians Announced for November 23 Ha! Ha! Hartford!
WICKED Announces Lottery for $25 Seats
Jeannette Walls' The Glass Castle Comes to Life at The Bushnell
The Bushnell Hosts the 2007 Heart Gallery: An Art Opening with a Difference
Casting Announced for WICKED at The Bushnell
Go Sailing Down to Rio in Travel Film Adventure at The Bushnell
Julia Sweeney's Hit One-Woman Show Comes To The Bushnell
You'll "Wigout" for Beehive: The 60's Musical
All-New Musical Production Of "A Year With Frog And Toad" Comes To The Bushnell
Arthur LIVE! Presents Arthur Tricks The Tooth Fairy At The Bushnell
An Evening With David Crosby And Graham Nash
Casting Announced For Disneys HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
Gulf Coast Rv Adventure:Gulf Coast Rv Adventure: Still Wild And Beautiful
Dan Zanes And Friends' Night Time! Pajama Party At The Bushnell
The Bushnell Announces its 2007-2008 season -- all shows go on sale August 20 at 10 a.m.
VH1 Soul Presents MUSIQ SOULCHILD At The Bushnell
An Enlightening Evening With Deepak Chopra
Disney's High School Musical to play The Bushnell October 9-14
The Bushnell announces exciting fall performances!
Mikhail Baryshnikov and Hell's Kitchen Dance kick off tour at The Bushnell
Elephant Eye Theatrical to produce The Addams Family
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels cons its way into Hartford!
Riverdance comes to The Bushnell!
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Hot Tamales Live!
The Bushnell announces The Hartford Financial Services Group Broadway Series
Maria Reyes joins Erin Gruwell on March 21
An Evening with David Crosby and Graham Nash canceled
Clifford The Big Red Dog LIVE! on March 24
The Chieftains at The Bushnell March 10
Hilary Swank cancels, Erin Gruwell remains featured speaker on March 21
Hi-5 brings Hi-Energy to The Bushnell
Jim Brickman returns to The Bushnell
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein comes to The Bushnell
Laugh your way into the New Year with the Laughter Arts Festival
Doubt, Broadway's most honored play, comes to The Bushnell Jan. 30-Feb. 4
David Crosby and Graham Nash to appear at The Bushnell March 27
Casting announced for Bushnell engagement of Chicago
Queen Latifah kicks off Life Out Loud Series
WICKED to return to The Bushnell November 14-December 9, 2007
Hairspray returns to The Bushnell
PLAY! A Video Game Symphony comes to Hartford March 29
Celebrate Christmastime with Michael W. Smith on November 28
Celebrate A Garfield Christmas November 25
Comedians announced for Ha! Ha! Hartford! on November 10
Queen Latifah postponed to December 11
Joan Collins and Linda Evans reunite for LEGENDS!
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee makes its CT premiere
The Second City to appear at The Bushnell October 20
Ha! Ha! Hartford! returns September 29
Heather Mills McCartney postponed
Hilary Swank and Erin Gruwell to appear as part of Life Out Loud Series
Bushnell announces August 21 on sale date for most remaining shows in 2006-2007 season
Bushnell announces June 12 on sale date for fall shows
Lincoln Financial to sponsor 2006-2007 Broadway Series
Pilobolus returns to The Bushnell June 16-17
Jungle Jack Hanna brings his animal friends to The Bushnell June 11
Ha! Ha! Hartford! returns April 7
Casting announced for Disney's THE LION KING
Chicago announced as 7th show in 2006-2007 Broadway Series
Lord of the Dance comes to The Bushnell March 17-18
David Sedaris to appear at The Bushnell April 4
The Bushnell announces 2006-2007 Broadway Series
Orchestra of St. Lukes comes to The Bushnell March 17
Valerie Harper to star in Golda's Balcony at The Bushnell
"Songs in the Key of Life" comes to life on stage at The Bushnell
Garrison Keillor returns to The Bushnell
One Man Star Wars Trilogy lands at The Bushnell February 18
The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber runs at The Bushnell February 7-12
Auditions announced for Songs in the Key of Life
The Bushnell and Rock the Sound present Jeremy Camp
The Metropolitan Opera Stars of Tomorrow to dazzle The Bushnell
Wicked announces $25 lottery tickets for best available seats
Ashlee Simpson rocks The Bushnell in November
The Blind Boys of Alabama Spread the Spirit of Soul at The Bushnell
VH-1's "Best Week Ever" jumps from the tube to The Bushnell
Tickets for Disney's THE LION KING go on sale November 5
Sharon Isbin joins Zurich Chamber Orchestra at The Bushnell
Experience the world of Frank, Sammy and Dean when The Rat Pack Live From Las Vegas comes to town!
Four Major Arts Organizations Bring Nutcracker Back to Hartford
The Wacky and Wild Treasures in Big Comfy Couch Come to Life!
UTC Arts Nights kick off Friday, September 30
PJ Walsh headlines September 30 Ha! Ha! Hartford!
The 2005-2006 Season at The Bushnell
Four shows to go on sale at The Bushnell on June 20
Wicked tickets go on sale Monday, June 6
Chihuly-designed "Olympia" piano makes stop at The Bushnell in June
Lincoln Financial Group Foundation sponsors 2005-2006 Broadway Series
Jim Brickman returns to The Bushnell for two performances with "An Evening of Romance"
Take a virtual tour of Alaska's Inside Passage at The Bushnell
Pilobolus returns to The Bushnell with Megawatt > Full Strength
Angelique Kidjo brings joy and music to The Bushnell
Jimmy "JJ" Walker headlines Ha! Ha! Hartford! at The Bushnell on April 8
Kids get giant giggles with Peter Rabbit at The Bushnell!
Crack the case of The Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler at The Bushnell!
Updated Twelfth Night comes to the Belding Theater
Explore the Alps at The Bushnell
Alexander comes to The Bushnell for one performance only!
San Francisco Symphony returns to The Bushnell
Rent returns to The Bushnell in February
Little Shop of Horrors coming to The Bushnell in March
Coyote Tales is coming to The Bushnell!
Prague Symphony Orchestra celebrates the work of Dvorak on Feb. 23
The myths and splendors of Ireland come to The Bushnell
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble to play one show only!
Color Me Dark comes to The Bushnell
The Bushnell announces 2005-2006 Broadway Series
Miss Saigon returns to The Bushnell
And Then They Came For Me at The Bushnell March 15
The Overcoat makes American premiere at The Bushnell
Sing A Long Wizard of Oz coming in April
Between the Lions presents The Mane Event
Mamma Mia! returns to The Bushnell
Kelly McGillis stars in The Graduate
The Second City brings humor to The Belding
Webster Classical Series continues with David Finckel and Wu Han
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel at The Bushnell
The Eroica Trio kicks off 04-05 Advest Classical Series
Germany comes to the William H. Mortensen Travel Series
Lyle Lovett, John Hiatt, Joe Ely and Guy Clark Co-Headline Songwriters' Tour at The Bushnell
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is Bound for The Bushnell!
Jon Stewart tickets on sale November 8!
The Brad Mehldau Trio returns to The Belding
Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company to appear in Belding Theater
Nilas Martins and Company comes to The Bushnell
7th annual WRCH Nite of Lite Laughter to take place October 19
LeAnn Rimes brings holiday favorites to The Bushnell on December 8
Jon Secada stars in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
India-Beyond Imagining kicks of 04-05 William H. Mortensen Travel Series
Guess How Much I Love You and I Love My Little Storybook to enchant audiences at The Bushnell
Three Mo Tenors launches 04-05 Fleet Showcase series
Hi-5 launches national tour in Hartford
Oz Griebel elected President of the Board of Trustees at The Bushnell
The Bushnell announces September and October shows
Bushnell announces entire 2004-2005 season
The Capitol Steps return in October
Mikhail Baryshnikov returns to The Bushnell with a new play
Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana brings passionate dance to the Belding Theater
Tickets for The Producers go on sale April 19
Sandy Duncan stars in The King and I
Rob Becker's Defending The Caveman comes to The Bushnell
Larry the Cable Guy Brings Blue Collar Comedy to The Bushnell
Purchase your 2004-2005 Broadway Series subscription today!
The Overcoat makes American premiere at The Bushnell
Tickets for Aretha Franklin at The Bushnell on Sale March 31
Dame Edna is final show in 2002-2003 Phoenix Broadway Series
The Emperor dresses The Bushnell stage
Vagina Monologues opens Edwards & Angell Off-Broadway Series
Very Eric Carle comes to The Bushnell in March
Jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon performs on February 20
A Light in the Storm Brightens up the Bushnell November 1
Dr. Elliot Eisner to speak to school leaders, teachers
Brad Sherwood Headlines Laughter Arts Festival November 2
Pilobolus Dance Theatre May 9-10
The Bushnell Announces 2003-2004 Phoenix Broadway Series
The Bushnell Announces 2003-2004 Webster Classical Series
Max Restaurant Group partners with The Bushnell
The Bushnell Receives Connecticut Quality Improvement Award
New Subscriptions Available for Webster Classical Series
Stiefel and Stars comes to Hartford on February 14
The Bushnell to Host ESPN Women and Sports Town Meeting
California Pizza Kitchen Donates Pizza Sales To The Bushnell
Lucky Audience Members will Meet Carol Burnett at The Bushnell
Tickets for Carol Burnett at The Bushnell on Sale May 6
The Little Engine That Could stops at The Bushnell April 7
The Bushnell's Ovations 2002 features Carol Burnett
Peter Serkin joins The Brandenburg Ensemble at The Bushnell
Julio Iglesias comes to Hartford on May 15, 2002
Hallelujah! Nunsense is coming!
Baja RV Adventure at The Bushnell May 11
Vocal Scholarships Available to Local Students
Joshua Bell and Orchestra of St. Luke's April 23
David Sanborn in Accenture Jazz Series on May 2
Bobby McFerrin comes to The Bushnell on April 30
Late Nite Catechism Comes to the Belding Theater at The Bushnell
The Mouse and the Motorcycle at The Bushnell February 2-3
Visit the Grand Canyon at The Bushnell on January 26
THE FULL MONTY COMES TO THE BUSHNELL JANUARY 14-19, 2003
The Boys Choir of Harlem comes to The Bushnell May 25
VALERIE HARPER STARS IN THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE
5th Annual Ted Hershey Dance and Music Marathon Brings
Elton John and Tim Rice's AIDA begins May 29
Gospel star Richard Smallwood to headline Hartford Celebrates Hartford
Isaac Hayes brings jazz to The Bushnell May 12
Stones in His Pockets at The Bushnell May 14-19
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change May 7-12
Ha! Ha! Hartford! returns in February
CATS comes to The Bushnell March 19-21
Weeklong Ted Hershey Dance and Music Marathon in Hartford
Leapin Lizards! Annie is back!
L.A. Chamber Orchestra comes to The Bushnell
Auditions for Annie to be held
How Do You Spell Hope? plays The Bushnell May 2
Guarneri String Quartet kicks off Webster Classical Series
96.5 TIC-FM's Damon Scott to Host Ha! Ha! Hartford!
Visit The Heart of San Francisco at The Bushnell March 23
Pat Metheny performs at The Bushnell
The Paul Winter Consort brings earth music to The Bushnell
The Bushnell comes alive with The Sound of Music
DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST RETURNS
Alice in Wonderland visits The Bushnell May 5
String Break Open House to feature free performances
New Zealand coming to The Bushnell Travel Series
Sing-A-Long Sound of Music Makes Hartford Debut in April
The Second City Brings Humor to The Bushnell March 23
Are You My Mother? at The Bushnell on April 4
Bela Fleck and Edgar Meyer play an acoustic night
Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar at The Bushnell April 14
Miss Nelson is Missing come to The Bushnell
Dreams in the Golden Country kicks off BCT season
Grammy nominated jazz vocalist Kurt Elling at The Bushnell
Free lunch-time music series returns!
Hairspray comes to The Bushnell September 23-October 5
Garrison Keillor Comes to The Bushnell
Altan headlines Irish Pub Night at The Bushnell
The Bushnell Announces 2002-2003 Phoenix Broadway Series
WDR Symphony Orchestra comes to The Bushnell Feb. 28
Midori Returns to The Bushnell with Boston Symphony Orchestra
Salute to Vienna at The Bushnell December 29
Bear in the Big Blue House Dances into Hartford March 7-10
First-time Feats Abound for Bear in the Big Blue House Live!
Jazz pianist Eliane Elias opens Accenture Jazz Series
The Capitol Steps Come to The Bushnell March 2
Brad Mehldau returns to Connecticut
Eartha Kitt and Paolo Montalban star in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella
The Bushnell wins awards for expansion
HARTFORD STUDENTS WIN ELLIOT AWARDS
Premier Avon Development Debuts With "Show House" Project
Thoroughly Modern Millie arrives September 2
First phase of renovations complete in Mortensen Hall
ElderArts Education Program selected as national finalist
Hezekiah Walker to Headline 4th Annual Hartford Celebrates Hartford concert
The Bushnell announces 2004-2005 Broadway Series
Anne Murray at The Bushnell on December 15
The Bushnell's Shows On Sale November 4
Preservation Hall Jazz Band at The Bushnell December 8
Cirque Éloize's Nomade at The Bushnell December 12
The Bushnell Launches New Website
Emanuel Ax and Richard Stoltzman take the stage at The Bushnell on April 13
CASTING IS ANNOUNCED FOR DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Navah Perlman joins Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra
Barbara Bonney in Recital on February 10
The Capitol Steps Return to The Bushnell September 28
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra comes to Hartford
Travel to Bali and the Spice Islands
Yellowstone - High Country Treasure
LA Guitar Quartet comes February 13
The Hartford Sponsors "Breakfast with Santa"
Six Students Awarded Vocal Scholarships
WEST SIDE STORY COMES TO THE BUSHNELL OCTOBER 1-6
Go, Dog. Go! races to The Bushnell on October 12
Mikhail Baryshnikov to Launch Tour in Hartford
Venice Baroque Orchestra opens the 2002-2003 Webster Classical Series
Italy: Tip to Toe opens 2002-2003 Travel Series
Sovereign Bank sponsors art exhibits at The Bushnell's Promenade Gallery
Pilobolus comes to The Bushnell in January
YOU'RE INVITED TO SPEND A NIGHT WITH DAME EDNA
THE MALE INTELLECT at The Bushnell October 17-18
Mamma Mia! at The Bushnell November 5-24
Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance Steps Onto Bushnell Stage