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February 21, 2021 / 2021 Power 50

2021 Power 50: 43. David Fay

David Fay

Performing-arts venues have taken a beating during the pandemic, forced to shut down amid bans on large indoor gatherings.

The Bushnell’s CEO David Fay has led the charge in urging state and federal policymakers to provide government aid to the industry. In fact, in December he testified virtually in front of a U.S. Senate committee urging lawmakers to back the Save Our Stages Act, which was subsequently approved and allocated $15 billion in grants to support theaters and other venues nationwide.

Fay since 2001 has led The Bushnell, which is arguably one of Connecticut’s top arts-and-culture destinations, drawing hundreds of thousands of theatergoers in a typical year to Hartford's Capitol Avenue.

Performances like Broadway smash hit "Hamilton" have sold out night after night, bringing throngs of people to downtown Hartford, many of whom also patronize local bars and restaurants before and after shows.

In 2020 Fay had to manage the challenges of the pandemic. In March, 10 days before the forced COVID-19 shutdown, The Bushnell fortuitously refinanced and paid down some of its debt, which freed up some much-needed cash flow.

Also in 2020, Fay got married to his longtime partner, Peggy Beley. Fittingly, the secret ceremony, which had no guests, was held at The Bushnell.

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