Shrek Musical
Shrek Musical coming in December! Preview shows start in November
Shrek tickets on sale now!
The opening of the Shrek musical will be a very exciting time
Everyone’s favorite green ogre is leaping of the film screen and onto a Broadway stage to star in what could be one of the most anticipated musicals in recent memory. That’s right, Shrek the Musical has been announced and it has children and adults eagerly awaiting one of the biggest shows to hit Broadway in years. It’s the perfect event for the holiday season, so buy Shrek tickets today to see the beloved classic spring to life right before your eyes.
The Shrek Musical is scheduled to start on Broadway in December, with preview screenings starting on November 8. Shrek tickets are on sale already. The spectacular opening night will welcome lucky Shrek ticket holders on December 14. The musical did a trial run in Seattle this summer and met with rave reviews, with one (young) critic calling it “The Best Show Ever!”
Of course, the show once again takes place in “Far, Far Away,’ the magical land of talking donkeys, fire-breathing dragons and inhabited by characters out of other fairy tale, including a hilarious Pinocchio. The Shrek Broadway presentation relates a classic message that looks at judging people not by their outside, not because they are “ugly,” but on what is inside. If children learn this lesson Shrek tickets will be worth the price indeed.
Kids will love the Shrek Musical, but parents will be entertained as well, as there are many a line that would go right over most kids head. The play lampoons classic fairy tales, and even Broadway itself. You will see some goodhearted ribs at other Broadway musicals, including “A Chorus Line,” “Hairspray” and DreamWorks rival Disney’s “The Lion King.” Shrek tickets are definitely a ticket to a great show, so be sure to get yours ASAP.
The Shrek Musical story will be familiar to fans of the film. The Ogre is enlisted to rescue Princess Fiona from the Dragon and later Lord Farquaad, and of course Donkey tags along to help- and provide plenty of comic relief. You won’t want to miss Donkey’s reaction to Dragon’s favorite meal, Donkey Pot Pie. Shrek on Broadway also includes some parts from the original Shrek book by William Steig that were omitted from the film. That means you are getting more Shrek for your buck, so buy your Shrek tickets for the Shrek Musical if you are in the mood for some Shrekiness.
The Shrek Musical Cast and Crew
The Shrek Musical makes use of the most cutting edge in Broadway technology. It takes actor Brian D’Arcy James more than two hours to put on all the make-up and prosthetics that transform him into Shrek. The prosthetics allow James control over all of Shrek’s facial expressions, making for an unforgettable hero. James is a Tony Award nominee. If you have Shrek tickets you are definitely in for a treat with this talented thespian on the stage.
The hilarious Donkey is played by Daniel Breaker, recently nominated for a Tony Award for his work on “Passing Strange.” The strong-willed Fiona is played with gusto by Tony-Award-Winner Sutton Foster. Foster’s previous work includes “Thoroughly Modern Millie” and “Young Frankenstein.” There are other big names in the Shrek Musical that are sure to entertain. You don’t want to miss John Tartaglia as Pinocchio, a scene stealer in the Shrek Musical.
Tony Award nominee Christopher Sieber is the diminutive Lord Farquaad. before coming to the SHrek Musical, Sieber starred in “Monty Python’s Spamalot.” His adaptation of the antagonist is nothing short of extraordinary, and anyone with Shrek tickets is guaranteed to be laughing out loud at his hilarious adaptation of the character. You do not want to miss his introductory number “Things Are Looking Up in Duloc,” the first look we get at the king. Sieber performs the whole number on his knees, to hilarious effects.
Shrek and Fiona’s duo ballad “I Got You Beat” is another great number that will capture the imagination of children and adults alike who are lucky enough to have Shrek Musical tickets. Children will also love the Dragon, you won’t believe how the producers are able to bring this beast to life for the stage.
The Shrek Musical Director is Jason Moore, a Tony Award nominee, who directed the Tony winner for Best Musical “Avenue Q” as well as “Jerry Springer – The Opera in Concert” before coming on board the Shrek Musical.
Scenic designer Tim Hatley has created a wonderful world for the Shrek Musical that bring to life the swamps and forest of the film. There are all kinds of creatures that make appearances during the show, including various puppets of all sizes. Hatley won a Tony Award and has worked on movies and theater, including “Monty Python’s Spamalot.” His sets are breathtaking. You won’t believe how he brings a computer animated film to life right before your eyes. Don’t pass up a chance to see the show and buy Shrek tickets today, your children will never forget the magical Shrek Musical.
Olivier Award-Winner Jeanine Tesori provides the music, with David Lindsay-Abaire writing the lyrics. Tim Weil, who worked on Rent, is the Shrek Musical music director. Choreographer Josh Prince is in charge of making the musical numbers bounce of the stage. The Shrek Musical takes place at the Broadway Theater. It runs approximately two and half hours.
The Shrek franchise all started with New Yorker cartoonist William Steig’s children’s book of the same name. It was turned into a film by DreamWorks, see our Shrek Movie page for more on the three (soon to be four) Shrek films. The Shrek Musical will be the first DreamWorks Theatricals Presentations, a theatrical branch of the company.
Shrek Musical numbers
Not surprisingly, the Shrek Musical has quite a few musical numbers that will entertain children and adults of all ages. Highlights include “Things Are Looking Up in Duloc,’ “This Is How a Dream Comes True,” “I Think I Got You Beat” and of course the incredible finale.
Here is a clip of Act 1s “I Know its Today”:
and “Things are Looking up in Duloc”
The complete expected Shrek musical numbers are:
Act I
Big Bright Beautiful World
I Could Get Used To This
The Line-Up
The Goodbye Song
I Won’t Let You Go
I Know It’s Today
Things Are Looking Up in Duloc
Travel Song
Donkey Pot Pie
This Is How a Dream Comes True
Who I’d Be
Act II
Morning Person
I Think I Got You Beat
The Ballad of Farquaad
Make a Move
When Words Fail
Morning Person (Reprise)
What Happens to Love
Freak Flag
More to the Story
The Wedding
Finale
The Shrek Musical is sure to be a runaway hit this holiday season, so get your Shrek on Broadway tickets soon. The Shrek Musical is one of the most anticipated productions to come to Broadway in years. Children of all ages will love the incredible set design that will capture their imagination and will be singing the musical number all for weeks. But the show ain’t just for kids. There are plenty of humorous jokes that only adults will get, some of them will have you laughing out loud. Don’t miss out on the biggest Broadway show in years, and get your tickets Shrek the Musical now.
