Business Details
We have been the premier cultural destination in Hartford, delivering worldclass theatre and event experiences for over a decade. Our historic Mortensen Hall and modern Belding Theater provide stateoftheart sound, lighting, and production systems for the most lavish touring productions. We are committed to inclusivity, offering ASLinterpreted performances, audio descriptions, largeformat prompters, and sensoryfriendly shows for all guests. Our digital prompters allow directors to customize pacing and visibility, ensuring smoother performances and reduced errors. We host Broadway subscription packages that give priority access, early releases, and exclusive event invitations to our members. Our private events harness the grandeur of Hartfords premier venue, complete with full production support and premium amenities.
We bring the theatre to your doorstep through Bushnell Tours, featuring volunteer guides, a projector, and immersive storytelling. Our education programsranging from children's theatre to digital designfoster talent and inspire the next generation of artists. We collaborate with local artists through the Local Arts Stage, offering a digital platform for new voices and innovative productions. Our commitment to professional standards is reflected in meticulous stagecraft, rigorous safety protocols, and continual technical innovation. We pride ourselves on delivering unforgettable experiences that blend historic elegance with cuttingedge technology, ensuring every patron leaves inspired.
We bring the theatre to your doorstep through Bushnell Tours, featuring volunteer guides, a projector, and immersive storytelling. Our education programsranging from children's theatre to digital designfoster talent and inspire the next generation of artists. We collaborate with local artists through the Local Arts Stage, offering a digital platform for new voices and innovative productions. Our commitment to professional standards is reflected in meticulous stagecraft, rigorous safety protocols, and continual technical innovation. We pride ourselves on delivering unforgettable experiences that blend historic elegance with cuttingedge technology, ensuring every patron leaves inspired.
Highlights and features
- We provide ASLinterpreted shows for inclusive audiences.
- We host Broadway productions in historic Mortensen Hall, seating 2,799.
- Our stateoftheart sound and lighting systems deliver flawless productions.
- We offer sensoryfriendly performances for guests with special needs.
- Our private events use two worldclass theaters for lavish productions.
Services
Accessible Performances
We deliver fully accessible theatre by offering ASLinterpreted shows, audio descriptions, largeformat prompters, and sensoryfriendly performances. These features allow audiences with hearing, visual, or sensory challenges to enjoy productions with the same depth as any other guest. Our commitment to inclusivity ensures every patron experiences the full emotional impact of live theatre.
Digital Prompters
Our digital prompters provide largeformat, onscreen cues that help performers maintain timing and flow during live shows. These prompters are fully customizable, allowing directors to adjust pacing, text size, and visibility in real time. The result is smoother performances and reduced stage errors, enhancing the audiences overall experience.
Bushnell Tours
Our Bushnell Tours bring the theatre experience to your doorstep, with volunteer guides and a projector that showcases backstage spaces. We tailor tours for libraries, schools, senior centers, and corporate groups, sharing the venues rich history and stories of favorite shows. Participants leave with deeper appreciation for theatre production and a memorable, interactive learning experience.
Private Events
Our private events utilize The Bushnells two worldclass theaters to host weddings, corporate gatherings, and celebrations. We provide full production support, including lighting, sound, and stage design, ensuring flawless execution of any program. Guests experience the grandeur of Hartfords premier performance venue while enjoying personalized service and premium amenities.
Broadway Subscription
Our Broadway Subscription offers fullseason or chooseyourown packages, granting priority access to all touring productions at The Bushnell. Subscribers receive early ticket releases, exclusive event invitations, and special member perks like private viewing rooms. This service guarantees an unparalleled Broadway experience, blending convenience, insider access, and a community of theatre lovers.
Reviews (6)
Zsazsa Felker
Jan 31, 2022
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Was wonderful to go back, but they are NOT enforcing Covid measures. They don't check ID to match it to presented vaccine records, and they do not enforce mask wearing. If you are worried about contracting Covid, realize that you could wind up seated near an unvaccinated, unmasked, coughing person.
Sherry Small
Jan 27, 2022
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My husband and I held our wedding at The Bushnell in December and it was the best decision we have ever made! Domingo and his team put on a flawless event that appeared to effortlessly pull off a million tiny detailed requests! I'm not sure why there isn't a wedding there every day because it is the perfect place to accommodate events of any size while offering unique backdrops of beautiful historic decor, with all imaginable modern accommodations. I have never worked with a more dedicated group of individuals who genuinely cared about creating some of the happiest memories I will cherish for the
Miguel S.
Jan 27, 2022
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This was my first time at the Bushnell. The facility was an amazing looking place. I am from NYC and have been to Broadway shows but this place has them beat! This is the perfect venue to check out performances, enjoy the sights of the city and look at the history this building has to offer. The sound quality is fantastic, the staff is friendly, a very clean area, they offered hand sanitizer to all the attendees. The seating was great not a bad seat in the house. Thank you for reopening after times and for anyone like myself who never been it's a must see.
Lauri Lowell
Jan 05, 2022
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This is a beautiful performance space! Good acoustics and sight lines. There's a huge open air parking lot across the street - very convenient.
J. M.
Dec 28, 2021
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Elaborate and beautiful art-deco theater and a Harford landmark. Inside are several small event spaces and a full concession. Seating is comfortable and spaced like most from the era. Main theater is sizable with a balcony; the mezzanine floor had a decent pitch. Home to the Hartford Symphony whose performance I attended prior to this review. Led by a conductor with boundless energy and enthusiasm for music.
Nathan Trefethen
Dec 06, 2021
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Wonderful evening back at the theater! So nice to know that they are taking all the precautions needed to allow safe attendance to the shows. Bands visit was a wonderful show with moving songs and heartfelt performances. Interesting cultural exchange that illuminated what is happening around the corner in other parts of the world. BIG shout out to Todd! The theater manager for talking with us and providing so many informative places to see and eat in the city! He is a wealth of info for the production, theater and all about town interests! He made our day and night out a special one and we
