This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Health & Fitness

Preview of 'Some Enchanted Evening' at Musicals at Richter

It's a Grand Night For Singing as Musicals at Richter opens its season.

Nancy Sasso Janis's profile picture
Nancy Sasso Janis, Patch MayorVerified User Badge

It’s a Grand Night For Singing!

Danbury’s Musicals at Richter 29th Season under the Stars Opens with

“Some Enchanted Evening:  The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein” 

June 21-29

Find out what's happening in Naugatuckwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Danbury, Conn. – Musicals at Richter (MAR), now in its 29th season as the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut, kicks off its 2013 season Friday, June 21 with “Some Enchanted Evening:  The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein,” a revue celebrating the most beloved songbook in musical theater, playing through June 29.  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 through Saturday, June 29 at 8:30 p.m., with an added performance Thursday, June 27.

Grounds open at 7:15 p.m. for picnicking, with the show at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $23 for adults, $18 for seniors and $15 for students and children.  For Sunday performances and the added show on Thursday, June 27, tickets are $18 for adults, $14 for seniors and $12 for students and children.  Group rates and chair rentals are available, and a snack/soft drink concession is on site.

For reservations and further information, visit the website at www.musicalsatrichter.org, leave a message at 203-748-6873 or e-mail info@musicalsatrichter.org. 

Find out what's happening in Naugatuckwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Click here to read about one of the final rehearsals for this review.

It’s a Grand Night for Singing! Danbury’s Musicals at Richter opens its 29th season under the stars with “Some Enchanted Evening: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein,” celebrating classic songs from “The Sound of Music,” “South Pacific,” Oklahoma,” “The King and I,” and many other beloved R & H shows. Directed by MAR Artistic Director Donald Birely of New York City and Lauren Nicole Sherwood of Norwalk, the production features a large cast of local performers and a youth ensemble under the musical direction of Dan Koch of Millbrook, NY.  The show runs for two weekends, June 21-29, with a special added Thursday performance on June 27.  Tickets range from $12 to $23, with discounted rates on Sunday and Thursday.  For reservations and further information, visit the website at www.musicalsatrichter.org, leave a message at 203-748-6873 or e-mail info@musicalsatrichter.org.

Photo credit:  Jennie Lozier. 

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

Patch Mayors are trusted local users who help moderate the Patch platform by promoting good local stories and flagging unwanted content. To learn more, click here.

More from Naugatuck