Musicals at Ricter presents: Marry Poppins

Musicals at Richter (MAR), celebrating 42 seasons as the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut, presents Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s “Mary Poppins” July 24 through August 8.  Featuring a live band and a cast of 42 talented local actors, performances take place outdoors under the stars Friday through Sunday evenings at 8:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Road, in Danbury, with additional specially discounted performances on Thursday July 30 and August 6. 

Grounds open at 7:00 p.m. for picnicking, with the show at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors (65+) and students (with ID) and $15 for children 10 and under.  For the Thursday performances (July 30 and August 6), tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and students, and $10 for children 10 and under.  Limited front row VIP seating is also available for purchase at every performance. Audience members are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets for lawn seating. A limited number of chairs are available free of charge at the venue, and a cash-based snack/soft drink concession is on site.

For tickets and further information, visit the website at www.musicalsatrichter.org, leave a message at 203-748-6873 or e-mail [email protected]

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It’s a “Jolly Holiday” with “Mary Poppins” at Danbury’s Musicals at Richter - Join Mary Poppins, Bert and the Banks children for a “practically perfect” set of adventures when the beloved musical “Mary Poppins” lights up Musicals at Richter’s 42nd season from July 24 through August 8.  Staged on the grounds of the Richter Arts Center (next to Richter Park Golf Course), 100 Aunt Hack Road, in Danbury, “Mary Poppins” performances take place outdoors under the stars Friday through Sunday evenings, with additional specially discounted performances on Thursday July 30 and August 6. Grounds at Richter Arts Center open at 7:00 p.m. for picnicking, with the show at 8:00 p.m. Tickets/info: musicalsatrichter.org 

Pictured are Helen Seda of Sherman as Mary Poppins, Rob Fontenelli of Danbury as Bert, Katherine Hadermayer of Ridgefield as Jane, and Brendan Famularo of Bethel as Michael.

PHOTO CREDIT: David Henningsen