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FROM THE WINGS

From the Wings is our new, live digital series featuring a behind-the-scenes look at The Bushnell: past, present, and future. Presented bi-weekly on Thursdays at 12pm (noon) on our Facebook and YouTube channel.

From the Wings is presented by:

Ep 32 | Emojiland MAY 19, 2022 We talk to Laura Schein, co-creator of Emojiland and originator of the role of Smize in the 2020 Off-Broadway cast. Emojiland comes to The Bushnell June 10-12.

Ep 31 | 22-23 Broadway Season Review MAY 5, 2022 Learn about our upcoming 2022-2023 Broadway season with Ric Waldman, VP of Programming and Patrick Langevin, Individual Giving Officer.

Ep 30 | Ballet Theatre Company APRIL 21, 2022 We speak with members of the Ballet Theatre Company about this weekend's performance of the ballet, Aladdin! Learn about the choreography, costumes, and more!

Ep 29 | Palace Stamford APRIL 7, 2022 Continuing conversations with Connecticut performing arts centers, we're joined by Michael Moran from the Palace Stamford. Celebrating 95 years of bringing the arts to Connecticut, we'll learn about the exciting stuff happening there what’s next down in Stamford.

Ep 28 | The Warner Torrington MARCH 24, 2022 Rufus de Rham from the Warner Theatre talks about what they’ve been up to and what’s next for the Torrington theater.

Ep 27 | Garde Arts Center February 10, 2022 Steve Sigel, Executive Director of the Garde Arts Center in New London, joins us to talk about their winter cinema series, community engagement, and more!

Ep 26 | Ovations 2022 January 13, 2022 Learn more about Ovations 2022 with event co-chairs Denise Cosentino and Paula Silas-Guy.

Ep 25 | Munich 1919 November 4, 2021 We speak with the winning author of this year's Page to Stage Short Story competition and meet the team that took his story from the page to the stage in the form of a radio-drama style video.

Ep 24 | Local Arts Stage October 21, 2021 Our digital signage is alive with community artists as part of our new Local Arts Stage! Learn more from the team behind the videos.

EP 23 | Broadway Producer Eva Price September 9, 2021 Eva Price, three-time Tony Award-winning producer of Jagged Little Pill, Oklahoma!, What the Constitution Means to Me, Dear Evan Hansen, and many more, talks about a variety of topics.

Ep 22 | Ensign Darling New Voices August 26, 2021 Learn more about the Ensign-Daring New Voices program from the newly announced Artistic Director, Ariana Valdes, and the Senior Vice President of Education & Community Initiatives, Yolande Spears!

EP 21 | A Chat with David Fay August 17, 2021 President and CEO, David Fay discusses The Bushnell's vaccination and mask policy in effect through October 31, 2021.

Ep 20 | Your Questions June 24, 2021 Stephanie answers your questions about what returning to the theater will look like.

Ep 19 | Planned Giving June 3, 2021 A philanthropy-focused edition, co-hosted by Ellen Nattila, Senior Major & Planned Gifts Officer. We discuss ways to give that can pack a punch, impactful giving at The Bushnell, and Lelaneia Dubay of Hartford Flavor Company shares her signature Center Stage Punch just for us!

Ep 18 | Safety & Health May 6, 2021 Health and safety is top of mind as we look forward to returning to The Bushnell. We discuss what it will look like when we all get back to the theater.

Ep 17 | Volunteers April 22, 2021 Celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week and recognize our amazing group of Bushnell Volunteers and learn all about the volunteer program.

Ep 16 | The Connecticut Forum April 8, 2021 Ruth Cullen, Incoming Executive Director and Jamie Daniel, Director of Programming, about this past year and what we can look forward to in 2021 from The Connecticut Forum.

Ep 15 | Marketing Update March 25, 2021 Learn how The Bushnell's marketing team is celebrating Broadway while our stages are dark.

Ep 14 | Programming Update February 25, 2021 Bushnell VP of Programming, Ric Waldman, gives us another update on Broadway and Touring Broadway.

Ep 13 | 90th Anniversary Rerun February 11, 2021 Revisit our very first conversation with resident Bushnell historian, Ellen Nattila, about The Bushnell’s first 90 years–both onstage and off.

Ep 12 | Ovations 2021 January 28, 2021 Bushnell staff and Ovations committee co-chairs explore how Ovations is going virtual this year and what folks can expect from this amazing event!

Ep 11 | Leaning Into the Arts January 14, 2021 We talk about how others are leaning into the arts during the pandemic and these challenging times.

Ep 10 | Bushnell Update December 17, 2020 Bushnell President & CEO, David Fay gives an update on The Bushnell and what his thoughts are about moving forward into 2021.

Ep 09 | Programming Update December 3, 2020 Ric Waldman, VP of Programming at The Bushnell, gives another update on Broadway in NYC and Broadway at The Bushnell.

Ep 08 | After the Clouds November 19, 2020 Elizabeth Casasnovas, Chief Development Officer for The Bushnell, discusses upcoming fundraising campaigns and the importance of support during the pandemic.

Ep 07 | Wedding Winners October 22, 2020 Brittnee Johnson and Brennden Colbert won our Wedding Venue Giveaway and talk with us about planning their wedding with The Bushnell during a pandemic.

Ep 06 | Diversity & Inclusion October 8, 2020 Learn about The Bushnell’s involvement with NE TIDER and our work on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Ep 05 | HSO September 24, 2020 Steve Collins, Executive Director of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, discusses how they're continuing to make music and plans for the future.

Ep 04 | State of the Arts September 10, 2020 The Bushnell President and CEO, David Fay, discusses the state of the arts during the pandemic and what's ahead for The Bushnell.

Ep 03 | BYP August 27, 2020 Learn about the Bushnell Young Professionals Program and how to get involved with The Bushnell's Patrick Langevin and BYP member Nick Sheridan.

Ep 02 | Programming Update August 13, 2020 An update on Broadway and Touring Broadway with The Bushnell's Vice President of Programming, Ric Waldman.

Ep 01 | 90th Anniversary July 31, 2020 We look back at 90 years of memorable performances and notable events with resident Bushnell historian, Ellen Nattila.

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