Form the page to the stage: Join young Mowgli as he learns the “laws” of the jungle with the help of friends like the black panther, Bagheera, and Baloo, the lovable bear, in a musical version of Rudyard Kipling’s classic, The Jungle Book, live on stage at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, April 6 at 1pm. This show, performed by Virginia Rep on Tour, is part of the Ridgefield Academy Family Series with support from Hamlet Hub, sponsored by Dr. Blaine Langberg, Orthodontist, and partially underwritten by Books on the Common, South Salem Animal Hospital & Noah’s Ark Animal Hospital. Visit Dimitri’s Diner (16 Prospect St • Ridgefield) before or after the show and enjoy 10% off your meal when you show your ticket!
This dynamic musical adventure will delight both young and young at heart and is truly one of the “Bear Necessities” of childhood. In this story about friendship and survival, young Mowgli faces his fear and foils his nemesis the tiger, Shere Khan. Parents are encouraged to have kids read the book then compare it to the stage play for lively discussion. Books are available at Books on the Common on Main Street in Ridgefield. The Ridgefield Library will host a Jungle Book story time on March 30 at 10:30am.
For tickets ($15) call or visit the box office, 203-438-5795 or go online at ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a non-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT.