The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts Welcomes VIDEO GAMES LIVE, 4/13

Video Games Live, the award winning concert event featuring music from popular video games, is coming to Mortensen Hall at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at bushnell.org, (860) 987-5900 and at The Bushnell Box Office. Tickets start at $17.50 plus applicable service charges. Video Games Live is sponsored by Microsoft.

Video Games Live was created, produced and hosted by world renowned game industry veteran and superstar Tommy Tallarico. The Hartford performance will feature the Connecticut Youth Symphony, Daniel D'Addio, director, and the Hartt Community Choir, Noah Blocker-Glynn, conductor. The musicians will perform along with exclusive synchronized video footage, live action and unique interactive segments to create an explosive one-of-a-kind entertainment experience.

Pre-show lobby activities will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will include costume contest, Guitar Hero competition and prize giveaways.

VIP packages are available and include special a tour of what goes on behind the scenes by VGL Creator/Executive Producer and video game legend Tommy Tallarico, the very best seats in the house and a VIP package of exclusive goodies. With the purchase of a $175 ticket, the Video Games Live Ultimate VIP Backstage Experience includes the following...

One VIP ticket considered the "best seats in the house" to view the show
Pre-show backstage tour by VGL creator and game music legend Tommy Tallarico
Special Exclusive VIP area pre-show party access
Special meeting with video game designers/composers/producers from around the world
Special FRONT OF LINE access to the Video Games Live post-show meet & greet
Video Games Live backstage laminated tour pass
Free download card for the special extended Video Games Live: Level 2 album
Video Games Live poster