An Evening with Jon Stewart
An Evening with Jon Stewart comes to The Bushnell on Friday, June 19, 2026, with two performances at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM. This event...
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Upcoming Shows
Review: A CHORUS LINE at Downtown Cabaret Theatre
by Sean Fallon - June 14, 2026
There is no denying the extreme talent of the A CHORUS LINE cast. Director Brad Blake, choreographer Diana Deaver, music director Mark Ceppetelli, and assistant director Steve Belli combine their talents to help bring out the best in this first-rate ensemble cast! The hard work and dedication of all...
Review: DEADLINE at Norwalk Performing Arts Lab
by Sean Fallon - May 24, 2026
On Saturday, May 23rd, I had the pleasure of seeing an exciting new show at this promising new theater, DEADLINE, a highly enjoyable modern comedic mystery by Don Zolidis. Directors Ben Brennan and Cheyenne Perez help bring out the best in this stellar ensemble cast of twelve, all of whom have an ex...
Review: HARVEY at Castle Craig Players
by Sean Fallon - May 03, 2026
On Saturday, May 2nd, I had the pleasure of seeing another first-rate production put on by the Castle Craig Players at the Almira F. Stephan Memorial Playhouse in Meriden, CT. It is always nice to see a high quality show I was not previously familiar with. HARVEY, by Mary Chase, has somehow eluded m...
Review: QUIET! THREE LADIES LAUGHING at Crystal Theatre
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - May 03, 2026
What did our critic think of QUIET! THREE LADIES LAUGHING at Crystal Theatre?...
Review: THE FATHER AT TOWN PLAYERS OF NEW CANAAN
by Pia Haas - April 27, 2026
The Father is a critically acclaimed play by French writer Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton. It has been staged internationally, and adapted into a successful film. The play premiered in London’s West End in October 2015 and opened on Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club in March 2...
Review: THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG at Downtown Cabaret Theatre
by Sean Fallon - April 25, 2026
On Saturday, April 25th, at 12:00 PM, I saw the newest Theatre for Young Audiences production at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, CT, THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG. The Theatre for Young Audiences shows at Downtown Cabaret Theatre continue to entertain the entire family! This one breaks the f...
Review: PRIMARY TRUST at Westport Country Playhouse
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - April 22, 2026
Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Primary Trust, packs a great deal of power about loss, loneliness, courage, and connecting with people....
Review: 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL at Music Theatre Of Connecticut
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - April 20, 2026
Music Theatre of Connecticut’s 39th season closes with Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical, a fun, energetic show that closely follows the story of the 1980 hit movie....
Review: THE WEDDING SINGER at Warner Theatre
by Sean Fallon - April 18, 2026
On Friday, April 17th, I had the pleasure of seeing a phenomenal show at the Warner (specifically the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre) in Torrington, CT, THE WEDDING SINGER, based on the 1998 movie that is set in 1985. The book for this stage adaptation of the film written by Chris Herlihy is written by...
Review: LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR at Sherman Players
by Jared Reynolds - April 15, 2026
If the success of a comedy may be judged by the laughter, then based on the laughter at the Sherman Playhouse, 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor' is a great success!...
Past Shows
Water for Elephants
The critically acclaimed bestselling novel WATER FOR ELEPHANTS comes to vivid life on Broadway in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical. After losing what matters most,...
World Ballet Company: Cinderella
The World Ballet Company presents a production of Cinderella at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford, CT....
Comedy in the Capital 2: Stand-Up Showcase
Comedy in the Capital 2 is a stand-up comedy showcase held at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford, CT....
Travelers Chorale 2026 Spring Concert: Oh, What a Night!
The Travelers Chorale presents their 2026 Spring Concert titled Oh, What a Night! at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford, CT....
& Juliet
CREATED BY THE EMMY®-WINNING WRITER FROM “SCHITT’S CREEK,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks:...
Plant to Plate Workshop
It looks like the information provided includes details about the Warner Theatre's 4th Annual Yacht Rock Fundraiser, but the show listed is Plant to Plate...
Gary Gulman: Grandiloquent
Comedian Gary Gulman brings his show Gary Gulman: Grandiloquent to The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts on May 2, 2026. Gulman is known for...
CT Forum: Lessons From History
CT Forum: Lessons From History is a program presented at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts on May 1, 2026. The event brings together...
Hasan Hates Ronny/Ronny Hates Hasan
The Righteous Brothers Lovin' Feelin' Farewell Tour comes to the Warner Theatre on June 2nd, with Bill Medley joined by Bucky Heard. The performance spans...
Beauty and the Beast
Be Our Guest at Disney’s newly reimagined 30th Anniversary production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences...
Disney's Beauty & the Beast
Disney's Beauty and the Beast runs April 7-12, 2026 at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts. Based on the beloved tale, the stage musical...
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will return to The Bushnell in Hartford for a limited engagement from April 7 to April 12, 2026. This production...
HSO Masterworks Series: Brahms' Third
HSO Masterworks Series: Brahms' Third runs April 10-12, 2026 at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford, CT. The program features Brahms' Third...
ALI SIDDIQ: The Custom Fit Tour
Ali Siddiq brings his Custom Fit Tour to The Bushnell for a special one-night performance on April 4, 2026. Following his acclaimed In The Shadows...
Kinky Boots
Inspired by a true story and based on the Miramax motion picture written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth, Kinky Boots features a warm and...
Shucked
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Shucked
An unlikely hero, an unscrupulous con man, and a battle for the heart & soil of a small town. SHUCKED is the Tony Award®-winning musical...
MICHAEL BLAUSTEIN: THE TASTE ME TOUR
Michael Blaustein brings his rapid-fire humor to The Bushnell with The Taste Me Tour on January 17, 2026. Known for his viral comedy clips that...
THE NOTEBOOK
The Notebook is a romantic musical adapted from the bestselling novel and iconic film, exploring the enduring love between Allie and Noah despite the obstacles...
Alton Brown Live: Last Bite
Alton Brown is embarking on his final U.S. tour with an exclusive performance at The Bushnell on March 9, 2025. This show, titled Last Bite,...
Some Like It Hot
Set in Chicago during Prohibition, Some Like It Hot tells the story of two musicians who witness a mob hit and must flee for their...
The Wiz
The Wiz returns to the stage in an all-new North American tour, marking the first revival in 40 years. Featuring standout performances by Nichelle Lewis...
Ovations 2025: Decade of Decadence
Ovations 2025: Decade of Decadence is The Bushnell's annual gala, set for March 1, 2025, where attendees will celebrate the iconic 1980s. The evening includes...
John Violinist: The Rose Experience
John Violinist: The Rose Experience features internationally acclaimed violinist John Violinist performing a one-night-only show at The Bushnell. On February 8, he will showcase his...
Dirty Dancing in Concert
Dirty Dancing in Concert brings the beloved story of Baby and Johnny to life as fans experience a screening of the digitally remastered film alongside...
SIX
SIX presents the wives of Henry VIII as modern pop icons, remixing centuries of historical heartbreak into a celebration of girl power. The show features...
Taylor Tomlinson: Save Me
Taylor Tomlinson brings her Save Me tour to The Bushnell for two nights of stand-up comedy on December 6 and 7, 2024. Known for her...
The Thorn
The Thorn presents a powerful live theatrical event that explores the theme of God's love for humanity through a blend of drama, music, dance, martial...
The Band's Visit
The Bands Visit is the winner of 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, making it one of the most Tony-winning musicals in history. And now...
Jesus Christ Superstar
nium.Jesus Christ Superstar is an iconic musical phenomenon with a world-wide fan base. In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production comes to...
Anastasia
The romantic and adventure-filled new musical ANASTASIA is at home in Hartford at last! This dazzling show will transport you from the twilight of the...
Hello, Dolly!
Winner of four Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, HELLO, DOLLY! is the universally acclaimed smash that NPR calls the best show of the year!...
The SpongeBob Musical
A legendary roster of Grammy Award winners. A visionary director and a Tony Award-winning design team. One of the worlds most beloved characters. Turn them...
Latin History for Morons
Endless critical and audience acclaim direct from Broadway. A sold-out run at The Public Theater. A record-breaking engagement at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. LATIN HISTORY FOR...
Waitress
Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her...
The Sound of Music
Sparkling, fresh and lively. Los Angeles TimesTHE HILLS ARE ALIVE! A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC is coming to Hartford. The beloved...
Come From Away
Broadways COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America! This New York Times Critics Pick takes you into the heart of...
BEAUTIFUL – The Carole King Musical
BEAUTIFUL The Carole King Musical tells the Tony and Grammy Award-winning inspiring true story of Kings remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a...
Rent
In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan...
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Roald Dahl's amazing tale is now Hartfords golden ticket! It's the perfect recipe for a delectable treat: songs from the original film, including "Pure Imagination,"...
Cats
Rediscover CATSthe beloved musical with breathtaking musicincluding one of the most treasured songs in musical theater, "Memory. Featuring new sound design, direction and choreography for...
Hamilton
HAMILTON is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary...
Fiddler on the Roof
Tony®-winning director Bartlett Sher brings his fresh take on a beloved masterpiece to life as FIDDLER ON THE ROOF begins a North American tour direct...
The Bodyguard
Based on the smash hit film, the award-winning musical will star Grammy® Award-nominee and R&B superstar DEBORAH COX! Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank...
Something Rotten
Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance...
Come Fly Away
Come Fly Away is the new Broadway musical that brings together the legendary vocals of Frank Sinatra and the creative vision of Tony Award-winner Twyla...
Fiddler on the Roof
Fiddler on the Roof, the Tony Award® winning musical that has captured the hearts of people all over the world with its universal appeal, embarks...
Les Miserables
DREAM THE DREAM! Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical, Les Misérables, with glorious new staging and...
The Addams Family
The Addams Family is a smash-hit musical comedy that brings the darkly delirious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and, of course,...
Memphis
TURN UP THAT DIAL...From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive...
Peter Pan
Tony Award nominee Cathy Rigby takes flight in an all new production of Peter Pan! Discover the magic all over again of this two-time Emmy®...
Jersey Boys
“TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!” raves the New York Post for JERSEY BOYS, the 2006 Tony Award®-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of...
Traces
Traces combines awe-inspiring acrobatics with infectious urban energy. With versatile artists who deliver dazzling, gravity-defying displays of skill, dance, and acrobatic brilliance. Created by 7...
MIddlesex Hospital Vocal Chords: 9/11 Tribute
Middlesex Hospital presents the Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords, directed by Gina Fredericks, consisting of 105 voices in their 9/11 Tribute. Co-hosting are Jessica Schneider and...
Wicked
Back by “Popular” demand. Entertainment Weekly calls WICKED "the best musical of the decade,” and when it first played Hartford in 2005, it broke box...
Michael Bolton and friends
Grammy award-winner Michael Bolton and special guest artists will perform a benefit concert here at The Bushnell as part of The Travelers Championship. Joining Michael...
Swing, Swing, Swing
Victor Vanacore conductor The HSO plays the biggest of the Big Band hits...guaranteed to put you “In the Mood”....
Deep Purple featuring Members of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra
Hard rock and heavy metal pioneers Deep Purple will team up with members of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra for a spectacular concert of the band’s...
Videos
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Guys & Dolls Kweskin Theatre (6/05-6/27) |
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Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Kweskin Theatre (8/06-8/15) |
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM CURTAIN CALL'S SHAKESPEARE ON THE GREEN (7/09-7/19) |
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The History of Jazz in 80 Minutes Stamford Museum and Nature Center (6/21-6/21) |
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Barry and Bette! The Music of Bette Midler and Barry Manilow Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society (6/27-6/28) |
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The Sultan of Sulu Offsite Connecticut Theatre (6/27-6/27) |
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Outcasts and Innocents: The Musical World of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears Madison Lyric Stage (7/10-7/12) |
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The Cannibals of McGower County TheaterWorks Hartford (7/30-8/30) |
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A Revolution of Her Own!™ Deborah Sampson Mill Hill Historic Park, Town House Museum (7/11-7/11) |
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A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation The Klein Memorial Auditorium (6/28-6/28) |
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