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Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts [Mortensen Hall]

166 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106

Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts [Mortensen Hall] is a theatre in Connecticut.

Upcoming Shows

Jersey Boys

Mar 9 – Mar 14, 2027

The show explores how four blue-collar guys — Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi — grew to become the singing sensation The Four Seasons.

Waitress

Mar 30 – Apr 4, 2027

Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. When a baking contest in a nearby county offers her a chance at escape, Jenna must weigh her commitments against a rare shot at freedom and recognition. Her customers, co-workers, and the...

Operation Mincemeat

May 4 – May 9, 2027

The year is 1943 and we’re losing the war. Luckily, we’re about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse. Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Noel Coward meets Noel Fielding, Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the...

Articles

Review: CARRIE at Connecticut Theatre Company

Review: CARRIE at Connecticut Theatre Company

by Jared Reynolds · October 11, 2026

Horror is one of the most versatile genres in performing arts. Connecticut Theatre Company chose the minimalist route, which created a fantastical atmosphere rather than the gruesome route that horror/slasher films take today. …

Review: MOON OVER BUFFALO at Castle Craig Players

Review: MOON OVER BUFFALO at Castle Craig Players

by Sean Fallon · October 11, 2026

On Saturday, October 10th, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another quality show performed by the Castle Craig Players at the Almira F. Stephan Memorial Playhouse in Meriden, CT, MOON OVER BUFFALO, a comedy written by Ken Ludwig. Director Ian Galligan helps bring out the best in this cast! Comedy dr…

Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Town Players Of Newtown

Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Town Players Of Newtown

by Jared Reynolds · October 7, 2026

In modern theater, it often feels like a risk to keep it simple and just let the cast take a script and run with it, but for the Town Players of Newtown, that decision is well justified and led to the creation of a delightfully entertaining production of The Importance of Being Earnest.…

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Fairfield Center Stage

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Fairfield Center Stage

by Sean Fallon · October 4, 2026

On Saturday, October 3rd, I had the pleasure of seeing a phenomenal performance of one of my absolute favorite musicals of all-time, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, performed by Fairfield Center Stage at City Wide Church in Bridgeport, CT.  Director Joel Fenster, Choreographer Lindsay Johnson, and Music Direc…

Review: FRECKLE at Crystal Theatre

Review: FRECKLE at Crystal Theatre

by Sean Fallon · October 3, 2026

On Friday, October 2nd, I had the pleasure of my first experience at Crystal Theatre in Norwalk, CT, seeing a phenomenal original musical called FRECKLE! This musical comedy takes some unique and unconventional stylistic choices, all of which work perfectly! With book, music, and lyrics written by M…

Review: HARMONY at Music Theatre Of Connecticut

Review: HARMONY at Music Theatre Of Connecticut

by Sherry Shameer Cohen · September 30, 2026

Most people have never heard of Comedian Harmonists, a group of six men who impressed the world with their sophisticated and harmonious voices from 1928 to 1934, during the rise of Nazi Germany. This was epic because three of the men were Jewish and one Christian was married to a Jewish woman. …

Review: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at TheatreWorks New Milford

Review: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at TheatreWorks New Milford

by Jared Reynolds · September 27, 2026

'Having a blast” is the best way to describe the vibes inside the auditorium at TheatreWorks New Milford, and that is thanks in large part to the director, Diana Canova, who was the spearhead of this delightful evening at the theater!…

Review: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Center Stage Theatre

Review: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Center Stage Theatre

by Sean Fallon · September 27, 2026

On Saturday, September 26th, I had the pleasure of seeing another first-rate musical phenomenally performed at Center Stage Theatre in Shelton, CT, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, which is based on an unfinished novel by Charles Dickens. This unfinished novel was made into a play in 1985 with book, musi…

Review: DRACULA at Brookfield Theatre For The Arts

Review: DRACULA at Brookfield Theatre For The Arts

by Jared Reynolds · September 22, 2026

From the direction, to the set, to the cast; the Brookfield Theatre of the Arts’ production of Hamill’s Dracula blends classic horror with modern feminist themes in an entertaining celebration of storytelling.…

Past Shows

Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia!

Oct 20 – Oct 25, 2026

Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings three men from her mother’s...

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