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Beyond private events, The Bushnell is home to two world-class theaters – The historic Mortensen Hall (2,799 seats) and the modern Belding Theater (908 seats). Both are fully equipped to handle the most lavish modern touring productions and feature state-of-the-art sound, lighting and production systems.

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The Local Arts Stage is a groundbreaking, multichannel video and projection installation that gives local artists and new voices a digital stage at The Bushnell. New performances are added every season, providing a unique intersection of theater, arts, and digital production.

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2026-2027 Bushnell Children's Theatre Series

Shaun Boothe and the Unauthorized Biography Series

2026-2027 Bushnell Children's Theatre Series

Shaun Boothe and the Unauthorized Biography Series

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Date
Oct. 29, 2026
Venue
Belding Theater
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GRADES 4-9

The 2026-27 Bushnell Children’s Theatre season will open with the return of Shaun Boothe and the Unauthorized Biography Series. Shaun’s electrifying lyrical/rap/TED Talk –styled performance will showcase the biographies of historical icons, Malala Yousafzai, Bob Marley, and Kobe Bryant. Students and adults alike become easily engaged and entertained by Shaun’s unique style and energetic delivery, all while discovering a history lesson that is as compelling as it is enriching.

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2026-2027 Bushnell Children's Theatre Season

A vibrant season of stories, music, history, imagination, and discovery for young audiences and school communities.

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School Group & General Public Ticket Information

To bring your students to see Bushnell Children's Theatre productions, please download and submit the order form below and review our guidelines and procedures. All other tickets can be purchased by calling The Bushnell Box Office at (860) 987-5900 (M-F 10am-5pm).

School Groups: $12/person; General Public: $14/person

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