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Shrek the Musical

The most beloved swamp-dwelling ogre of all time makes his Broadway debut.

Follow the adventures of Shrek, his sidekick Donkey, Princess Fiona, Lord Farquaad and everybody's favorite fairy tale creatures. With an original new score, this show proves there's more to the story than meets the ears.

2009 Tony Award Nominee! Shrek is nominated for eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Actor and Actress in a Musical and Best Score! For a complete list of this year's nominees, click here.

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Category

Musical, Comedy, Kid-Friendly, Dance

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How Long?
2 hrs 30 mins with 1 intermission

Started Previews
November 8, 2008

Opening Night
December 14, 2008

Closing

Individual Tickets On Sale Through
January 3, 2010

Group Tickets On Sale Through
December 20, 2009

CURRENT SCHEDULE

Mon

No Show

Tue

7:00pm

Wed

2:00pm

Thu

8:00pm

Fri

8:00pm

Sat

2:00pm, 8:00pm

Sun

2:00pm, 7:00pm

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VENUE & DIRECTIONS

Broadway Theatre
1681 Broadway
(Between West 52nd and 53rd Streets)

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PHOTOS & VIDEO

Photo Op: Broadway-Bound Musical Shrek Celebrates a Splashy Debut in Seattle

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Video Features: On the Scene: Prior to Broadway Bow, Shrek Takes Seattle

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SHOULD I SEE IT?

What's the Story of Shrek the Musical?
Set in a mythical “once upon a time” sort of land, Shrek the Musical is the story of a hulking green ogre who, after being mocked and feared his entire life by anything that crosses his path, retreats to an ugly green swamp to exist in happy isolation. Suddenly, a gang of homeless fairy-tale characters (Pinocchio, Cinderella, the Three Pigs, you name it) raid his sanctuary, saying they’ve been evicted by the vertically-challenged Lord Farquaad. So Shrek strikes a deal: I’ll get your homes back if you give me my home back! But when Shrek and Farquaad meet, the Lord strikes a deal of his own: He’ll give the fairy-tale characters their homes back if Shrek rescues Princess Fiona. Shrek obliges, yet finds something appealing–something strange and different–and this pretty princess He likes her. A lot. But why does she always run off when the sun sets?

What Is Shrek the Musical Like?
Based on the contemporary fairy tale book and the animated it inspired, Shrek the Musical uses an all-new score to expand on the movie’s original story. (You get to know Shrek as a kid, for instance.) As elaborate and expensive as Broadway musicals come, there’s a lot for the eyes and ears to ogle over: spectacular sets, innovative scene changes, puppets of all sizes, plus a very large and energetic cast. Like the movie, there’s pop-culture references galore and plenty of laughs, many that involve bodily noises. That might be a turn-off for some, but there’s also a good moral and traditional happy ending.

Is Shrek the Musical Good for Kids?
Kids will love everything about Shrek the Musical. The songs are catchy. The production delivers many a cool sight and sound. And with so many familiar-looking characters running around onstage, this is easily one of the most attention-grabbing productions on Broadway right now. And obviously they’ll get some giggles from the potty humor. Put it this way: If you think the movie’s okay for your kids, this will be, too. But if you’re not ready to introduce them to PG-rated wisecracks, maybe you should hold off.

STARRING

Brian d'Arcy James as Shrek
A versatile actor, James is best known for his Tony nominated work as Sidney in Sweet Smell of Success and was recently seen off-Broadway in Next to Normal. More

Sutton Foster as Princess Fiona
A Broadway favorite, Foster won the Tony Award for her star turn in Thoroughly Modern Millie and has since been nominated for her work in Little Women and The Drowsy Chaperone. She was last seen as Inga in Young Frankenstein. More

John Tartaglia as Pinocchio
Tartaglia originated the roles of Princeton and Rod in Avenue Q, earning him a Tony Award nomination. More

Daniel Breaker as Donkey
Mostly known for doing plays written before the 20th century—especially Shakespeare—Breaker jumped into the spotlight as one of the Tony nominated stars of Passing Strange. More

Christopher Sieber as Lord Farquaad
Sieber received a Tony Award nomination for creating the role of Sir Dennis in Spamalot and is also known for playing Dad to the Olsen twins on TV's Two of a Kind. More

ALSO STARRING

CREATORS

Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Directed by Jason Moore
Choreographed by Josh Prince
Scenic and Costume Design by Tim Hatley
Lighting Design by Hugh Vanstone

PHOTOS

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