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Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts [Mortensen Hall] History
Mortensen Hall, with its striking art-deco interior and state-of-the-art equipment, production and support capabilities, can host any event – from Broadway, symphony and rock, to onstage weddings, receptions and corporate presentations. Mortensen Hall is a major stop for national touring Broadway shows, including recent Tony®-Award winners The Book of Mormon, Wicked, Jersey Boys and Billy Elliot The Musical. The theater also hosts The Connecticut Forum and many national touring acts, including recent performances by Tony Bennett, Steve Martin, Jerry Seinfeld, Sarah Brightman, Louis C.K., Diana Krall, Wynton Marsalis, Eddie Vedder, WILCO and Diana Ross. Patrons can look up and see Drama, the largest hand-painted ceiling mural of its type in the United States, representing ancient traditions and early 20th century modernity.News
What Broadway Shows Are On Tour Across North America in 2025? - A Complete Guide
by Joshua Wright - Jan 27, 2025
Looking for a show to see in a city near you? Check out our guide of current and upcoming Broadway tours, and learn about each production as they make their way across the United States and Canada on their North American routes, including musicals and plays.
by Joshua Wright - Jan 27, 2025
Looking for a show to see in a city near you? Check out our guide of current and upcoming Broadway tours, and learn about each production as they make their way across the United States and Canada on their North American routes, including musicals and plays.
Jim Brickman Brings ON A WINTER'S NIGHT to The Bushnell Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2012
Jim Brickman continues to wow audience members year after year with his intimate and beloved holiday tour. Performing live in one spectacular concert, Jim Brickman On A Winter's Night, presented by Lite 100.5 WRCH, arrives in Hartford at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts' Mortensen Hall today, December 2nd at 3:00 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2012
Jim Brickman continues to wow audience members year after year with his intimate and beloved holiday tour. Performing live in one spectacular concert, Jim Brickman On A Winter's Night, presented by Lite 100.5 WRCH, arrives in Hartford at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts' Mortensen Hall today, December 2nd at 3:00 p.m.
Jim Brickman Brings ON A WINTER'S NIGHT to The Bushnell, 12/2
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2012
Jim Brickman continues to wow audience members year after year with his intimate and beloved holiday tour. Performing live in one spectacular concert, Jim Brickman On A Winter's Night, presented by Lite 100.5 WRCH, arrives in Hartford at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts' Mortensen Hall on Sunday, December 2nd at 3:00 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2012
Jim Brickman continues to wow audience members year after year with his intimate and beloved holiday tour. Performing live in one spectacular concert, Jim Brickman On A Winter's Night, presented by Lite 100.5 WRCH, arrives in Hartford at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts' Mortensen Hall on Sunday, December 2nd at 3:00 p.m.
'Reinventing Radio: An Evening with Ira Glass' Comes to Bushnell Center Tonight, 5/26
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2012
One of NPR's most notable voices comes to The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Mortensen Hall, to host Reinventing Radio: An Evening with Ira Glass tonight, May 26, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. The performance is sponsored by Edwards Wildman.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2012
One of NPR's most notable voices comes to The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Mortensen Hall, to host Reinventing Radio: An Evening with Ira Glass tonight, May 26, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. The performance is sponsored by Edwards Wildman.
The Music Man " and Woman " Come to Hartford
by Jan Nargi - Apr 19, 2008
Mother and son Shirley Jones and Patrick Cassidy reunite to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Meredith Willson's musical classic in a staged concert version of 'The Music Man' April 22-27 at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford, Connecticut
by Jan Nargi - Apr 19, 2008
Mother and son Shirley Jones and Patrick Cassidy reunite to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Meredith Willson's musical classic in a staged concert version of 'The Music Man' April 22-27 at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford, Connecticut
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