Behind the Scenes at The Bushnell

An hour and a half-long tour highlighting the center's early history, the artistic interior, and past performances. 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. In November 2001, The Bushnell completed a $45 million expansion project that added a second, 907-seat theater to the existing historic structure. The new, state-of-the-art performance hall allows for expanded arts, entertainment and community offerings. The Bushnell's nationally-recognized arts-in-education program, PARTNERS (Partners in Arts and Education Revitalizing Schools), is a cross-community educational effort serving 22 schools in 12 districts througtout the Greater Hartford area. The Bushnell opened in January 1930 and is a non-profit organization. For more information, visit www.bushnell.org, or call (860) 987-6033.

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