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The Wizard of Oz (Musicals at Richter)

The Wizard of Oz performances
are 

July 25,
26, 27 - July 31, August 1, 2, 3 – August 7, 8, 9





Directed  by George Vollano , Choreographed
by Caitlin Roberts, Musical Direction by Barry Zhou

"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,  -
July 31, August 1, 2, 3 – August 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.

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Based on the book by L Frank Baum the
show follows a young Kansas farm girl, Dorothy Gale (Jessica Cerasoli) 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).  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) who, she believes, has
the power to send her home. On her way she meets a Scarecrow (Robert Bria)
who wants a brain, a Tin Man (Karl Hinger) who wants a heart, and a Cowardly
Lion (Mike Armstrong) 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), 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 there really is no place like home!

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Now in its 30th season, Musicals at
Richter is Connecticut's longest-running outdoor theater. Performances are at the
Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Road, in Danbury. Performances are given
outdoors under the stars where audience members can bring food and drink to
picnic on lawn chairs and blankets before and while they watch the show! A fun,
family-friendly way to spend a beautiful summer evening!





2014
SUMMER SEASON TICKET PRICES



FRIDAY-SATURDAY-SUNDAY
*



Adults: $20, 
Seniors/Students: $15,
 Children
under 10: $10



THURSDAY
EVENING SPECIAL (July 31st and August 7 only)*


Adults:
$15, 
Seniors/Students: $10, 
 Children under 10: $5



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 Richter Park.





-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, or
e-mail info@musicalsatrichter.org




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