Preview of 'Shrek The Musical' at Musicals at Richter

Pictured above: BIG BRIGHT BEAUTIFUL WORLD: Teah Renzi of Newtown portrays Donkey in “Shrek the Musical,” the hit musical comedy based on the beloved animated film, which plays outdoors on the grounds of the Richter House Arts Center in Danbury through August 10. Performances run Friday-Sunday evenings at 8 PM, with additional discounted performances Thursday August 1 and 8. Grounds open at 7 PM for picnicking. For tickets and info, visit musicalsatrichter.org or call 203-748-6873.

Danbury, CT - Musicals at Richter (MAR), celebrating 35 seasons as the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut, continues its main stage anniversary season with the popular musical comedy “Shrek the Musical,” based on the beloved animated movie about the fairy-tale adventures of a surly green ogre, a wise-cracking donkey and a feisty princess. The show runs through August 10. 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 August 1 and 8.

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 (August 1 and 8), 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: I THINK I GOT YOU BEAT: Emily Walsh of Poughkeepsie is Princess Fiona and Kevin Bielmeier of New Milford portrays the title role in “Shrek the Musical,” the hit musical comedy based on the beloved animated film, which plays outdoors on the grounds of the Richter House Arts Center in Danbury through August 10. Performances run Friday-Sunday evenings at 8 PM, with additional discounted performances Thursday August 1 and 8. Grounds open at 7 PM for picnicking. For tickets and info, visit musicalsatrichter.org or call 203-748-6873.

Photo Credit: Priscilla Squiers