MODERN FAMILY's Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet Set for Bushnell Center, 10/21

Two of the stars from the highly-acclaimed ABC television show Modern Family will be appearing at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Artson Sunday, October 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets ($35.50/$45.50/$55.50) go on-sale Monday, July 30 at 10 a.m. at bushnell.org, 1.860.987.5900, or at The Bushnell Box Office. A limited number of VIP tickets that include a meet and greet are available for $120. The show is part of the Bank of America Showcase Series.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson (“Mitch”) and Eric Stonestreet (“Cameron”) provide an intimate glimpse into the happenings behind-the-scenes of Modern Family, as well as an extensive Q & A with the audience. Described by Jesse Tyler Ferguson as similar to “us being in your living room”, the interactive evening is the ultimate fan experience

Jesse and Eric’s portrayal of a gay couple has helped establish them as a role model for gay couples nationwide. Their portrayal led to Modern Family receiving a GLSEN Respect Award for "positive images and storylines that reflect a diverse America, including the depiction of a family headed by a gay couple." Television viewers from all backgrounds can identify with the various characters of the show, and their tumultuous, complicated, and comedic relationships.

Modern Family has received impressive accolades including a Golden Globe Award, multiple Emmy Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Eric Stonestreet is also the recipient of an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.

Fans will have the unique opportunity to get to know another side of “Mitch and Cameron,” with stories shared for the first time in front of a live audience. The show will be moderated by Christine Lee, a member of the top-rated morning show Craig & Company, on 96.5 WTIC.

Celebrating 80 years, 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, award-winning, arts-in-education program, PARTNERS (Partners in Arts and Education Revitalizing Schools), now in its 19th year, continues to provide quality arts-in-education programs for schools and communities across Greater Hartford. The Bushnell opened in January 1930 and is a not-for-profit organization that is proud to serve Connecticut and its citizens. 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.