Preview of Monty Python's Spamalot at MAR

Danbury, CT - Musicals at Richter (MAR), celebrating 35 seasons as the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut, kicks off its main stage anniversary season with the uproarious musical hit “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” based on the classic film comedy “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” about King Arthur, his knights and their outrageous adventures. The show runs June 28 to July 13. Staged on the grounds of the Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Road, in Danbury, performances take place outdoors under the stars Friday through Sunday evenings at 8:00 p.m., with additional specially discounted performances on Thursday July 4 and 11.

Grounds open at 7:00 p.m. for picnicking, with the show at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and students (with ID) and $15 for children 10 and under. For the Thursday performances (July 4 and 11), tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students and $10 for children 10 and under. Audience members are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets for lawn seating. A limited number of chairs are available free of charge at the concession area, and a 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 info@musicalsatrichter.org.


Pictured above: ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE: Mike Armstrong (left) and Walter Cramer (right) rehearse a scene from “Monty Python’s SPAMALOT,” the outlandishly funny hit musical based on the classic film comedy “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” opening Musicals at Richter’s 35th season. The production plays outdoors on the grounds of the Richter House Arts Center in Danbury June 28-July 13. Performances run Friday-Sunday evenings at 8 PM, with additional discounted performances Thursday July 4 and 11. Grounds open at 7 PM for picnicking. For tickets and info, visit musicalsatrichter.org or call 203-748-6873.