SPANK! THE FIFTY SHADES PARODY Plays The Bushnell, Now thru 10/27

SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody will take place at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts tonight, October 25-27. All performances are at 7:30 p.m. Tickets ($35.00/$45.00) are on sale now and can be purchased at bushnell.org, (860) 987-5900 or at The Bushnell Box Office. The show is produced by Mills Entertainment.

The new show is a musical parody of Fifty Shades of Grey, the risqué novel which recently surpassed Harry Potter to become the fastest selling paperback of all time. Michael Mills, producer of SPANK!, says audience members can expect “a laugh-filled evening that captures all the escapist fun and absurdity of the novel. The Fifty Shades characters are brought to life with sexy and fun musical numbers.” Part Second City, part Chippendales, SPANK! delivers big laughs, sexy fun, and lots of surprises.

Ticket buyers are encouraged to arrive early (lobby doors open at 6:30 p.m.) to enjoy The company of friends and partake in a signature SPANK! cocktail being concocted especially for the occasion. Fans can take a photo with the handsome and seductive star of the show, and meet and greet the entire cast following each performance.

SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody is written and directed by Jim Millan, whose credits include The Kids in the Hall, Larry King Standing Up, Marijuanalogues with Tommy Chong, and Mythbusters Live. SPANK! is not associated with, nor authorized by, author E.L. James or Vintage Press

Mills Entertainment is a leading producer and promoter of branded live entertainment. Mills collaborates with top brands and personalities to develop, market and produce live theatrical events throughout the U.S. and worldwide. Current projects include The Cake Boss: Bakin’ with the Boss Tour, An Evening with Cesar Millan: Dog Whisperer, Clifford the Big Red Dog Live!, Theresa Caputo Live, and Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild Live. www.millsentertainment.com

Celebrating 80 years, 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, award-winning, arts-in-education program, PARTNERS® (Partners in Arts and Education Revitalizing Schools), now in its 19th year, continues to provide quality arts-in-education programs for schools and communities across Greater Hartford. The Bushnell opened in January 1930 and is a not-for-profit organization that is proud to serve Connecticut and its citizens. 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.