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Upcoming Shows

ALI SIDDIQ: The Custom Fit Tour
Apr 4

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...

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Apr 7 – Apr 12, 2026

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...



Review: ONE MAN, TWO GUVNERS at Town Players Of New Canaan


by Pia Haas - March 06, 2026

There’s something wonderfully nuts about The Town Players of New Canaan taking on One Man, Two Guvnors, Richard Bean’s 2011 hit based on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni. The original, written in 1743, is a classic commedia dell’arte comedy built on disguises, twins, and glorious ch...

Review: ASSASSINS at Brookfield Theatre


by Sherry Shameer Cohen - February 15, 2026

What did our critic think of ASSASSINS at Brookfield Theatre?...

Review: WHAT THE DICKENS at TheatreWorks New Milford


by Jared Reynolds - December 14, 2025

If I had a nickel for every time that I’ve reviewed the same show, I’d have 2 nickels. Which isn’t a lot, but I’m surprised that it took so long in my reviewing history to happen. It shouldn’t be a surprise, however, that in both cases, they are to review Christmas productions. For the fir...

Review: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET at Connecticut Theatre Company


by Jared Reynolds - December 12, 2025

Cozy, cute, and full of Christmas cheer. That’s what you get with Miracle on 34th Street. That was abound and aplenty at the Connecticut Theatre Company’s production of the motion picture classic! CTC’s production of Miracle on 34th Street kept the joy of the season at the heart of this produc...

Review: WRECK THE HALLS at Sherman Players


by Jared Reynolds - December 06, 2025

Holiday traditions are sweet, but sometimes the stress of the holidays outweighs the joys. That's where Wreck the Halls comes in: It points out the pain of the holidays and is committed to making you laugh. And this raucous production of Wreck the Halls had the audience rolling!...

Past Shows

MICHAEL BLAUSTEIN: THE TASTE ME TOUR
Jan 17

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
Sep 30 – Oct 5, 2025

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
Mar 9 – May 11, 2025

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
Apr 29 – May 4, 2025

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
Mar 11 – Mar 16, 2025

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
Mar 1

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
Feb 8

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
Jan 25

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
Dec 31 – Jan 5, 2025

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
Dec 6 – Dec 7, 2024

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
Sep 10 – Sep 11, 2024

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 Band's Visit
Apr 21 – Apr 26, 2020

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
Jesus Christ Superstar
Feb 25 – Mar 1, 2020

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
Anastasia
Jan 14 – Jan 19, 2020

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!
Hello, Dolly!
Nov 12 – Nov 17, 2019

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
The SpongeBob Musical
Oct 1 – Oct 6, 2019

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
Latin History for Morons
Jun 30

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
Waitress
Jun 18 – Jun 23, 2019

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
The Sound of Music
May 17 – May 19, 2019

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
Come From Away
Apr 30 – May 5, 2019

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
Mar 26 – Mar 31, 2019

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
Rent
Mar 12 – Mar 17, 2019

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
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Feb 19 – Feb 24, 2019

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
Cats
Jan 29 – Feb 3, 2019

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
Dec 11 – Dec 30, 2018

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
Fiddler on the Roof
Nov 6 – Nov 11, 2018

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
The Bodyguard
Feb 20 – Feb 25, 2018

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
Something Rotten
Jan 30 – Feb 4, 2018

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
May 29 – Jun 3, 2012

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
Apr 10 – Apr 15, 2012

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
Les Miserables
Mar 6 – Mar 11, 2012

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
Feb 21 – Feb 26, 2012

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
Memphis
Jan 10 – Jan 15, 2012

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
Peter Pan
Nov 22 – Nov 27, 2011

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
Jersey Boys
Oct 19 – Nov 6, 2011

“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
Sep 27 – Oct 9, 2011

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 Vocal Chords: 9/11 Tribute
Sep 11

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
Wicked
Aug 24 – Sep 11, 2011

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
Michael Bolton and friends
Jun 21

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
Swing, Swing, Swing
Jun 11

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
Deep Purple featuring Members of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra
Jun 8

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...

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