Some Like It Hot Tickets
Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre | Hartford, Connecticut
Head back in time a century to Chicago in the midst of the country's Prohibition era in the famed Broadway show "Some Like It Hot." This groundbreaking musical comedy will hit the stage of Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre on Thursday 10th April 2025 for a can't-miss performance. Enjoy the Broadway show that's taking stages by storm and purchase your tickets today.
As one of the most talked-about shows to visit Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre for the upcoming spring season, "Some Like It Hot" explores progressive themes that prove relevant to modern audiences despite the story's dated setting and background. The story follows main characters Jerry and Joe, jazz musicians who must go undercover in an all-female swing band after they witness a crime and need to evade facing the fallout from gangsters.
"Some Like It Hot" opened at Broadway's Shubert Theatre in 2022 and instantly became one of the best new musicals. In a short space of time it earned 13 nominations at the 2023 Tony Awards and earned trophies in four categories, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes. The production continues to have touring productions entertain theaters around the country, including Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre.
Don't miss the opportunity to see "Some Like It Hot" in Hartford, Connecticut this spring for just $108. Secure tickets today for this hilarious show and see why critics and audiences alike can't get enough of.
Set in Chicago during Prohibition when jazz music was everywhere, "Some Like It Hot" draws comparisons to another famous Broadway show, Chicago. Jazz elements influence the entire show as the main characters, Joe and Jerry, are struggling musicians trying to survive on speakeasy performances. Their lives face an unexpected wrench when they witness a gangster committing a crime in their mob-controlled venue and need to begin cross-dressing to protect their identities from the mob.
Joe takes on the persona of Josephine, while Jerry transforms into Daphne and the two join an women-only swing band. The band's singer Sugar Kane becomes a challenging part of their tale as the two men attempt to earn her affection without getting caught. The adventure each character faces many tests of their strengths and teaches them unexpected lessons about themselves.
Did you know that "Some Like It Hot" is a Broadway reimagining of the 1959 film of the same name, which starred the legendary Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, and Marilyn Monroe. The movie was based on the 1953 French film Fanfare of Love and has since become one of the most influential movies of all time. The movie won three Golden Globe Awards and one Academy Award and was selected for the first class of 25 films chosen by the United States National Film Registry for preservation.
The movies impressive success led it to become the inspriation for the 1972 Broadway show "Sugar", and even various stage productions in the 1990s, and eventually, the 2022 Broadway adaptation. Audiences can't get enough of the show and hurry to secure tickets for performances at Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre and other theaters. "Some Like It Hot" features music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Marc Wittman, the hitmakers behind other hit musicals like "Hairspray" and "Catch Me If You Can."
The production includes dazzling dance numbers and catchy songs like "I'm California Bound," "Baby, Let's Get Good," and "Zee Bap." The original Broadway cast earned a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album for their recording of the show's soundtrack.
Get tickets to see "Some Like It Hot" on Thursday 10th April 2025 at Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre Hartford and experience this one-of-a-kind musical experience for just $108.
