Residents In Richter Season Opener

DANBURY — Newtown residents John McMahon and Megan Preis are featured in Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick’s joyous family musical Fiddler on the Roof, which will open the season for Musicals at Richter this weekend. Performances are Thursday through Sunday evenings through July 7 (the show opened on June 21).

A longtime Richter veteran, Mr McMahon portrays Avram the bookseller.Miss Preis alternates with Margo Virzera of Brookfield in the role of Shprintze, one of Tevye’s five daughters

Fiddler performances are outdoors under the stars on the grounds of the Richter Arts Center, next to Richter Park Golf Course at 100 Aunt Hack Road.

Shows are Thursday through Sunday evenings at 8:30 pm, but grounds open at 7:15 for picnics. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, and $12 for students and children. Group rates and chair rentals are available, and a snack concession is also on site.

Richter Rising Stars, a new ensemble for performers ages 21 and under, will offer pre-show entertainment at the June 24 and July 1 performances.

For reservations and further information, visit MusicalsAtRichter.org, leave a message at 748-6873, or send e-mail to info@MusicalsAtRrichter.org.