Don't Miss an Evening with Martin Short at The Bushnell!
Hilarious star of stage and screen comes to Hartford for one night only!
Hartford, CT – February 26, 2008 – Lauded as “one of the great comic geniuses of our age” by Vanity Fair, Martin Short will be appearing at The Bushnell for one night only on Friday, March 21, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. in Mortensen Hall. Get ready to be rolling in the aisles as Short brings some of your favorite characters back to life in a combination of skits and monologue. Don't miss your chance to see one of the nicest, funniest and most talented guys in show biz! An Evening with Martin Short is sponsored by Wachovia.
Tickets for An Evening with Martin Short are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting The Bushnell Box Office at 166 Capitol Avenue in Hartford or by calling (860) 987-5900. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.bushnell.org. Groups of 20 or more should call (860) 987-5959. Tickets prices are $27.50-$47.50.
Born in Ontario, Canada, Martin Short began his career on Canada's "SCTV Comedy Network," where his work garnered an Emmy Award. Short's proven ability as a comedic chameleon and his host of hilarious impressions brought him to the attention of "Saturday Night Live." After only one season, Short was instantly recognized for his standout performances and on-the-mark impressions of such characters as Ed Grimley, Jackie Rogers Jr., legendary songwriter Irving Cohen and lawyer Nathan Thurm. With the tremendous exposure he gained on "Saturday Night Live," he was on the Hollywood fast track and quickly crossed over into feature film work.
Short made his big screen debut in "Three Amigos." where he worked along side former "Saturday Night Live" colleagues Chevy Chase and Steve Martin. Over the years he has continued to land plum comedic roles in theatrical releases such as "Inner Space”, Tim Burton's "Mars Attacks," "Jungle to Jungle" and "The Big Picture," among others. Perhaps his most memorable role was that of the scene-stealing Franck the wedding planner in "Father of the Bride." He later reprised the hilarious portrayal for "Father of the Bride II." In August 2006, Martin starred in FAME BECOMES ME, A Musical Comedy, on Broadway of which he also wrote with musical score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman directing. It closed to critical acclaim in January 2007. Short's incredible career has been recognized by the public and critics alike, and by his Canadian homeland.
About The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
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. The Bushnell is home to two theaters- the historic 2,800-seat Mortensen Hall, and the 907-seat Belding Theater, a state-of-the-art performance hall that opened in 2001. The Bushnell’s nationally-recognized arts-in-education program, PARTNERS (Partners in Arts and Education Revitalizing Schools), now in its 14th year, is a cross-community educational effort serving 22 schools in 12 districts throughout the Greater Hartford area. The Bushnell opened in January 1930 and is a non-profit organization. For more information, call The Bushnell at (860) 987-6000, The Bushnell Box Office at (860) 987-5900 or visit our website at www.bushnell.org.