David Fay

The Philadelphia Orchestra Association and The Musicians Of The Philadelphia Orchestra Reach Forward-Looking Three-Year Contract
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 22, 2023

The Philadelphia Orchestra Association and the musicians of The Philadelphia Orchestra have announced the ratification of a new three-year collective bargaining agreement, effective September 11, 2023, through September 13, 2026.

Yannick Nézet-Séguin Extends Contract with The Philadelphia Orchestra Through 2030
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 5, 2023

Matías Tarnopolsky, president and CEO of The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center, Inc., has announced the continuation of the extraordinary partnership of Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin and The Philadelphia Orchestra with the extension of Nézet-Séguin's contract through 2030, and the expansion of his title to music and artistic director.

SIX, JAGGED LITTLE PILL, and More Set For the Bushnell's 2022-23 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2022

The Bushnell announced today the seven productions that will comprise its 2022-2023 Broadway Series season. Starting this fall, The Bushnell will bring seven exciting titles to Hartford as part of the series.

Connecticut's Six Largest Performing Arts Centers Announce New Coalition
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2021

Connecticut's six largest performing arts venues – The Bushnell (Hartford), Garde Arts Center (New London), The Palace Theatre (Stamford), The Palace Theater (Waterbury), The Shubert Theatre (New Haven) and The Warner Theatre  (Torrington) – announced today the formation of the Connecticut Performing Arts Centers Coalition (CTPACC).

36 Venues Across Connecticut Have Received Shuttered Venue Operator Grants Thus Far
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2021

Learn more about all of the venues who have received grants thus far, including The Bushnell, The Bijou, Fun Music Productions, Toad's Place, and more!

Connecticut's Six 'Presentation Houses' Lobby the Federal and State Government For Assistance
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2020

Connecticuta??s six major a?oepresentation housesa?? have joined together to lobby the Federal, state and local governments for assistance amidst the health crisis.

The Bushnell Announces 2017-18 Broadway Series Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2017

The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts announced today the productions that will make up its 2017-2018 Broadway Series season.  Beginning this summer, The Bushnell will bring seven exciting titles to Hartford as part of the Series, along with additional off-Series hits to round out a strong season lineup.

NY Public Library for the Performing Arts Curator Doug Reside on Broadway on Tour
by NYPL for the Performing Arts - Aug 31, 2015

BroadwayWorld.com continues our exclusive content series, in collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, which delves into the library's unparalleled archives, and resources. Below, check out a piece by Doug Reside (Lewis and Dorothy Cullman Curator for the Billy Rose Theatre Division) on Broadway on Tour:

FOX Sports Announces Broadcast Coverage of 115th U.S. OPEN
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 12, 2015

Approaching its inaugural presentation of major championship golf, FOX Sports today announced its full broadcast schedule and programming plan for next week's 115th U.S. Open at Chambers Bay Golf Course in University Place, Wash.

The Bushnell's 2015-2016 Broadway Series Season to Feature NEWSIES, LOVE LETTERS & More
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 17, 2015

In a sure sign spring is near, The Bushnell announced today its 2015-2016 Broadway Series season. Beginning this fall, The Bushnell will bring seven popular titles to Hartford as part of the Series, along with an additional off-Series family favorite to round out a strong season lineup. Series titles are THE ILLUSIONISTS, a mind-blowing showcase of magic and illusion; family friendly smash hits Disney's NEWSIES and Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA; LOVE LETTERS, starring Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal; and crowd-pleasing sensations MOTOWN THE MUSICAL and DIRTY DANCING. The seventh title, a current Broadway hit, will be announced in May. The 2015-2016 Bushnell Broadway Series is co-sponsored by Farmington Bank and Travelers.

Corey Pavin & More Join Inaugural USGA CHAMPIONSHIP Coverage on Fox Sports
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 19, 2014

The FOX Sports family of networks welcomes Steve Flesch, Juli Inkster, Shane O'Donoghue and Corey Pavin to its inaugural coverage of USGA championships beginning in 2015.

Brad Faxon, David Fay Join FOX Sports as Analysts
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 31, 2014

FOX Sports announced today the addition of more firepower to its already potent 2015 USGA Championships arsenal with the hiring of eight-time PGA TOUR winner Brad Faxon and former USGA executive director David Fay as analysts alongside host Joe Buck, analyst Greg Norman and reporter/host Holly Sonders.

The Bushnell and the Hartford Symphony Orchestra Announce New Affiliation
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2014

The Board of Directors of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra and The Board of Trustees of The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts each voted this week to pursue a strategic collaboration through a two-year management services contract.

PIPPIN, KINKY BOOTS, 'NICE WORK' & More Set for The Bushnell's 2014-15 Broadway Series Season
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 25, 2014

In a sure sign spring is near, The Bushnell announced today its 2014-2015 Broadway Series season. Beginning in September 2014, The Bushnell will bring seven popular Broadway titles to Hartford as part of the Series, along with an additional off-Series blockbuster to round out a strong season lineup. Series titles are Broadway classics EVITA, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, and CAMELOT, last year's Tony-winning Best Musical Revival, PIPPIN, Gershwin tuner NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, and back-to-back Tony Award-winning Best Musicals ONCE and KINKY BOOTS. The phenomenal crowd-pleaser WICKED was also announced to return to Hartford for three weeks in November as a special off-subscription offering.

BWW Reviews: A Witty Prequel for Adults Flies in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at The Bushnell
by Lauren Yarger - Feb 20, 2014

Ropes become rooms and oceans, people become doors, gloves become birds and some very clever staging, directed by Roger Rees and Alex Timbers.

The Bushnell to Finance Energy-Saving Upgrades Through Innovative C-PACE Program
by Robert Diamond - Jun 18, 2013

Bushnell President and CEO David Fay announced today that The Bushnell will finance the long-needed replacement of its aging boiler through the state's innovative Commercial & Industrial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program. The not-for-profit institution will recognize significant savings, both financially and in energy consumption, by making this capital improvement using C-PACE financing. The Bushnell is the first business in Hartford to take advantage of this novel state program.

Mike Fresher to Leave The Bushnell for San Antonio's Tobin Center
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 29, 2013

David Fay, President and CEO of The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts announced today that Mike Fresher will be leaving his position as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at The Bushnell to become President and CEO of The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts in San Antonio, TX. Fresher, who also served as General Manager of Bushnell Management Services, will leave The Bushnell on May 10; he begins his new position May 21.

Stefanie Powers to Replace Valerie Harper in National Tour of LOOPED
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 28, 2013

Emmy Award nominee Stefanie Powers will now play the role of legendary actress Tallulah Bankhead on the national tour of LOOPED. She replaces Valerie Harper, who was advised by doctors to take an immediate medical leave after having recently been hospitalized; she has flown back to Los Angeles with her husband Tony Cacciotti where she will receive continuing treatment and medical care.

LOOPED Moves Bushnell Opening to 5/7
by samantha vega - Jan 15, 2013

Four-time Emmy Award Winner & Tony Award Nominee Valerie Harper was hospitalized last week, interrupting rehearsals for the national tour of LOOPED. She is currently being treated in Manhattan and is expected to make a full recovery within weeks.

MARY POPPINS Opens The Bushnell's 2012-2013 Broadway Series Season Tonight, 9/14
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2012

The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts announced its 2012-2013 Broadway Series.