Arts & Entertainment

Musicals At Richter To Stage ‘Mary Poppins’ July 24 Through Aug. 8

Musicals at Richter will present Mary Poppins July 24-Aug. 8 with outdoor performances in Danbury.

The production features Ridgefield resident Katherine Hadermayer as Jane Banks.
The production features Ridgefield resident Katherine Hadermayer as Jane Banks. (David Henningsen)

RIDGEFIELD, CT —Musicals at Richter will continue its 42nd summer season with a production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s "Mary Poppins," running July 24 through Aug. 8 at the Richter Arts Center in Danbury.

The production features Ridgefield resident Katherine Hadermayer as Jane Banks.

Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Fridays through Sundays on the grounds of the Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Road, with additional Thursday performances on July 30 and Aug. 6. The venue opens at 7 p.m. each evening to allow patrons to picnic before the performance.

The production features a live band and a cast of 42 local performers. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating, and a limited number of chairs will be available at the venue. A cash concession stand offering snacks and soft drinks also will be available.

Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors ages 65 and older and students with identification, and $15 for children age 10 and younger. For the Thursday performances, admission is $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and students, and $10 for children age 10 and younger. Limited front-row VIP seating also is available for purchase, according to organizers.