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Todd Buonopane is Lord Farquaad in SHREK Tour!
by Robert Diamond - May 25, 2010


The official Facebook page for SHREK THE MUSICAL has announced that 'First up: he may be small in size (a mere 4 feet, 10 inches), but he makes up for it in tyranny! It's, Lord Farquaad, who will be played by Todd Buonopane. Todd has appeared in the Broadway production of 'Grease' and has also made TV appearances on '30 Rock' & 'Law & Order: CI.' We can be sure to expect BIG things from... this little dictator of Duloc.'

Ashford to Co-Direct SHREK Tour; Cast Announced
by Robert Diamond - May 11, 2010


Producers DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. are thrilled to announce casting for SHREK THE MUSICAL. Native Chicagoan, Eric Petersen will lead the First National Tour cast as Shrek. The Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning SHREK THE MUSICAL will launch its national tour in Chicago beginning July 13 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.). Tickets are currently on sale.

Tickets for SHREK THE MUSICAL at the Cadillac Palace Go On Sale Friday, 2/12
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2010


Broadway In Chicago, along with producers DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd., are pleased to announce that individual tickets to the Broadway production of SHREK THE MUSICAL will go on sale on February 12, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.

SHREK THE MUSICAL Plays Final Record-Breaking Week on Broadway
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 4, 2010


SHREK THE MUSICAL®, the Tony Award®-winning production, played its final performance on Broadway at the Broadway Theatre on Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 following 441 performances and 37 previews.

SHREK THE MUSICAL to End Broadway Run on January 3; Tour Starts July 2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2010


SHREK THE MUSICAL®, the Tony Award®-winning production, will play its final performance on Broadway at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) on Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. following 441 performances and 37 previews. SHREK THE MUSICAL® will launch a national tour at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited engagement, July 13 - September 5, 2010.

'SHREK THE MUSICAL' Welcomes Ben Crawford In The Title Role 11/10
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2009


DreamWorks Theatricals & Neal Street Productions have announced that a new block of tickets are now available for SHREK THE MUSICAL. The award-winning hit new Broadway musical is now on sale through May 30, 2010. Beginning November 10th, Ben Crawford will perform the title role of ?Shrek'. Crawford replaces Tony Award® nominee Brian d'Arcy James, who departs after the performance on Sunday, November 8th to appear in Manhattan Theatre Club's production of Time Stands Still.

Photo Coverage: SHREK THE MUSICAL Celebrates One Year on Broadway and Bids Star Brian d'Arcy James Farewell
by Peter James Zielinski - Nov 9, 2009


The cast and crew of SHREK THE MUSICAL, the Tony Award-winning production, celebrated the show's one year anniversary on Broadway with a reception on stage at the Broadway Theatre on Sunday, November 8th after the matinee performance. Cupcakes were provided to the cast by CRUMBS Bake Shop. The production also said goodbye to original 'SHREK' star Brian d'Arcy James who played his final performance in the title role yesterday as well.

SHREK Celebrates 1st Broadway Anniversary, 11/8
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2009


The cast and crew of SHREK THE MUSICAL®, the Tony Award®-winning production, will celebrate the show's one year anniversary on Broadway with a reception on stage at the Broadway Theatre today, Sunday, November 8th after the matinee performance. Cupcakes will be provided to the cast by CRUMBS Bake Shop.

SHREK THE MUSICAL Announces 'SHREKtoberfest'; Events Leading Up To 11/8
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2009


SHREK THE MUSICAL is excited to announce 'SHREKtoberfest,' a month-long festival of 'OGRE-SIZED' events leading up to and celebrating the production's one year anniversary on Broadway on November 8th.

SHREK Celebrates 1st Broadway Anniversary, 11/8
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 6, 2009


The cast and crew of SHREK THE MUSICAL®, the Tony Award®-winning production, will celebrate the show's one year anniversary on Broadway with a reception on stage at the Broadway Theatre on Sunday, November 8th after the matinee performance. Cupcakes will be provided to the cast by CRUMBS Bake Shop.

'We Plan to Monetize Shrek The Musical in Any Number of Ways' Says DreamWorks
by Robert Diamond - Oct 27, 2009


SHREK THE MUSICAL®, the Tony Award®-winning production, will play its final performance on Broadway at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) on Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. following 441 performances and 37 previews. SHREK THE MUSICAL® will launch a national tour at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited engagement, July 13 - September 5, 2010.

DreamWorks CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg Comments on SHREK Closing
by Robert Diamond - Oct 21, 2009


SHREK THE MUSICAL®, the Tony Award®-winning production, will play its final performance on Broadway at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) on Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. following 441 performances and 37 previews. SHREK THE MUSICAL® will launch a national tour at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited engagement, July 13 - September 5, 2010.

SHREK THE MUSICAL to End Broadway Run on January 3; Tour Starts July 2010
by Robert Diamond - Oct 21, 2009


SHREK THE MUSICAL®, the Tony Award®-winning production, will play its final performance on Broadway at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) on Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. following 441 performances and 37 previews. SHREK THE MUSICAL® will launch a national tour at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited engagement, July 13 - September 5, 2010.

SHREK Originals to Play the Windy City?
by Rialto Chatter - Oct 16, 2009


In the Chicago Tribune yesterday, theater critic Chris Jones reports that Shrek originals Brian D'Arcy James (Shek), Sutton Foster (Princess Fiona) and Christopher Sieber (Lord Farquaad) are scheduled to attend a preview event later this month surrounding the announcement of the Shrek National Tour, reported to be kicking off at Chicago's Ford Center for the Performing Arts in June 2010.

SHREK THE MUSICAL Adds "I'm a Believer" to the Broadway Production
by Robert Diamond - Sep 30, 2009


Due to popular demand, the hit song "I'm a Believer" has been added to the smash Broadway musical, SHREK THE MUSICAL®. Since the musical opened on Broadway last year, an instrumental version of the classic 1960s song was played as patrons left the theatre. Now, beginning with the performance on Friday, October 2nd, the entire company will perform "I'm a Believer."

SHREK THE MUSICAL Announces 'SHREKtoberfest'; Events Leading Up To 11/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 24, 2009


SHREK THE MUSICAL is excited to announce 'SHREKtoberfest,' a month-long festival of 'OGRE-SIZED' events leading up to and celebrating the production's one year anniversary on Broadway on November 8th.

SHREK THE MUSICAL National Tour Will Debut An All New 'Dragon'
by Eddie Varley - Sep 12, 2009


Broadway production of SHREK THE MUSICAL with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, directed by Jason Moore, will launch a National Tour in Chicago. Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning, SHREK THE MUSICAL will play the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) for a limited engagement beginning July 13 - September 5, 2010.

SHREK THE MUSICAL To Launch National Tour At Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre In July 2010
by Eddie Varley - Sep 4, 2009


Broadway production of SHREK THE MUSICAL with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, directed by Jason Moore, will launch a National Tour in Chicago. Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning, SHREK THE MUSICAL will play the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) for a limited engagement beginning July 13 - September 5, 2010.

Sapp Temporarily Replaces Tartaglia In SHREK THE MUSICAL Beginning August 18
by BWW News Desk - Aug 18, 2009


SHREK THE MUSICAL welcomes Robb Sapp to the company in the role of Pinocchio beginning Tuesday, August 18th. Tony Award® nominee John Tartaglia, who originated the role of Pinocchio, is scheduled to return to the show following a leave of absence on Tuesday, December 15th.

Sapp Temporarily Replaces Tartaglia In SHREK THE MUSICAL Beginning August 18
by Charlie Piane - Aug 17, 2009


SHREK THE MUSICAL welcomes Robb Sapp to the company in the role of Pinocchio beginning Tuesday, August 18th. Tony Award® nominee John Tartaglia, who originated the role of Pinocchio, is scheduled to return to the show following a leave of absence on Tuesday, December 15th.

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