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Danbury’s Musicals at Richter Continues 39th Season Under The Stars

Musicals at Richter Continues 39th Season Under The Stars with "The Music Man" July 28-August 12

Dayo Garritano (Wilton) plays high-spirited Tommy Djilas, the young man who catches the eye of Zaneeta Shinn, played by Augustina Sbano (New Fairfield) in Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man,” playing outdoors under the stars at Musicals at Richter
Dayo Garritano (Wilton) plays high-spirited Tommy Djilas, the young man who catches the eye of Zaneeta Shinn, played by Augustina Sbano (New Fairfield) in Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man,” playing outdoors under the stars at Musicals at Richter (Photo Credit: David Henningsen Photography)

Danbury, Conn. -- Musicals at Richter (MAR), celebrating 39 seasons as the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut, continues its summer offerings with the classic Broadway favorite “The Music Man,” playing July 28 - August 12. Featuring a live band and a cast of 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 August 3 and 10.

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 (August 3 and 10), 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 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

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