"There is no place like Richter" and Dorothy will agree! Come celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the MGM Classic, The Wizard of Oz running July 25, 26, 27, 31, August 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9. Adapted from the famous movie starring Judy Garland, the stage version incorporates all of your favorite songs like "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," "If I Only Had a Brain," and "King of Forest" - with the rare dance number, "The Jitterbug", which was cut from the original movie.
Based on the book by L Frank Baum the show follows a young Kansas farm girl, Dorothy Gale (Jessica Cerasoli- Mahopac NY) and her dog Toto as a tornado whisks them away 'over the rainbow' to the magical world of Oz. Arriving in Munchkinland she meets the Munchkins and Glinda the Good Witch of the North (Stacy Basinger-Goodman – Mahopac NY). Wanting to return home, Dorothy begins her quest down the yellow brick road to the Emerald City to find the mighty Wizard of Oz (John McMahon-Newtown CT) who, she believes, has the power to send her home. On her way she meets a Scarecrow (Robert Bria- Redding CT) who wants a brain, a Tin Man (Karl Hinger-New Milford CT) who wants a heart, and a Cowardly Lion (Mike Armstrong- Danbury CT) who desperately needs courage. They all hope the Wizard of Oz will help them. Along the way, they battle the Wicked Witch of the West (Irene Howard- New Fairfield CT), who is trying to steal the mysterious magical ruby slippers that once belonged to her evil sister but are now on Dorothy's feet.
Dorothy eventually learns just how magical and important friendship and family are, and how she had always had the power to go back to Kansas herself. Repeating the phrase "There's no place like home" three times, Dorothy returns to Kansas and her family and friends learning that there really is no place like home!
2014 SUMMER SEASON TICKET PRICES
FRIDAY-SATURDAY-SUNDAY *
Adults $20.00
Seniors/Students $15.00
Children under 10 $10.00
- Directed by George Vollano
- Choreographed by Caitlin Roberts
- Musical Direction by Barry Zhou
THURSDAY EVENING SPECIAL *
Adults $15.00
Seniors/Students $10.00
Children under 10 $5.00
* An additional $1 will be added to all ticket prices by the Richter Park Authority for Friends of Richter Park.
Please check out their website at http://friendsofrichterpark.org for information on their plans to enhance RichterPark. Grounds open at 7:15 p.m. for picnicking. Chair rentals are available on site, along with a snack and soft drink concession. Curtain is at 8:30 p.m.
For tickets and for more information, visit the website at www.musicalsatrichter.org , e-mail info@musicalsatrichter.org or call (203)748-6873.
Performances are at the RichterArtsCenter, 100 Aunt Hack Road, Danbury, CT06811