Disney's The Little Mermaid at Musicals at Richter

Musicals at Richter (MAR), celebrating its 41st season as the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut, continues its summer offerings with “Disney’s The Little Mermaid,” playing July 25 to August 9. 

Featuring a live band and a cast of 38 talented local actors, performances take place outdoors under the stars at the Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Road, in Danbury, adjacent to the Richter Park Public Golf Course, just off I-84, Exit 2.

With music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable captures audiences’ hearts with its irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl" and "Part of Your World."

Shows are Friday through Sunday evenings at 8 PM, with two specially discounted performances on Thursdays July 31 and August 7.

Grounds open at 7:00 p.m. for picnicking, with the show at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors (65+) and students (with ID) and $15 for children 10 and under.  For the Thursday performance (July 31 and August 7), tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and students, and $10 for children 10 and under.  Limited front row VIP seating is also available for purchase at every performance. Audience members are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets for lawn seating. A limited number of chairs are available free of charge at the venue, and a cash-based snack/soft drink concession is on site.

“Disney’s The Little Mermaid” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

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