HAIR Tour to Play Bushnell Theatre in 2011

According to published reports, as part of The Bushnell Theatre's 2011 season, the national tour of HAIR will play from April 26 through May 11. The tour of Tony award-winning revival has been directed by Diane Paulus with choreography by Karole Armitage.

The musical, recently nominated for eight Drama Desk Awards, four Outer Critics Circle Awards and three Drama League Awards, is currently playing to sold-out houses at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, and has twice broken the house record.

The story of a group of young Americans searching for love and peace during the Vietnam era, HAIR is a timeless portrait of a movement that changed the world. Its groundbreaking rock score paved the way for some of the greatest musicals of our time. Now, the "Age of Aquarius" dawns again in this jubilant new production directed by Diane Paulus, with choreography by Karole Armitage. HAIR features a book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado, and music by Galt MacDermot.

HAIR's creative team features scenic design by Scott Pask, costume design by Michael McDonald, lighting design by Kevin Adams, and sound design by ACME Sound Partners.

The Bushnell's upcoming season will also feature productions of Blue Man Group from January 18 through 23, SHREK THE MUSICAL from February 15 through 20, and WEST SIDE STORY.

As Connecticut's premier presenter of the performing arts, The Bushnell has delighted and inspired audiences for more than seven decades and plays a leading role in the state's cultural life. The Bushnell, a nonprofit organization, is renowned for community programs, as well as being a leading educator and advocate of the arts.

With an annual roster of over 350 events and an annual audience of over 300,000, The Bushnell is a major economic driver for the Greater Hartford region and the State of Connecticut. The number of annual events and attendance has increased by 50% with the opening of the new addition.

The Bushnell presents major Broadway tours, symphony orchestras, family presentations, travel films and children's theater. In 2001, The Bushnell also began presenting off-Broadway, jazz, blues, cabaret and comedy performances as well as concerts and world music events.

The Bushnell is an active supporter of Hartford's diverse performing arts and community organizations. The theater serves as the performance home of Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Connecticut Opera and The Connecticut Forum. In fact, three-quarters of The Bushnell's yearly bookable dates are utilized by local arts and community productions. In its role as supporter of the local arts, The Bushnell provides leadership and technical assistance to community and arts organizations, as well as rental discounts of more than $350,000 annually.

The Bushnell is located at 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford CT. For more information, visit online at www.bushnell.org.

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