DreamWorks Theatricals News

SHREK THE MUSICAL star Brian d'Arcy James, who plays Shrek in the new Broadway show, will be featured on NBC's 'Weekend Today' performing 'Who I'd Be' live in-studio on Saturday, January 24. 'Weekend Today' airs nationally on NBC (channel 4, WNBC in the tri-state area). Check local listings. That same morning, James will also be interviewed on WNBC's 'Saturday Today in New York,' airing in the tri-state area after 'Weekend Today' between 9:00am & 10:00am. SHREK THE MUSICAL opened at The Broadway Theatre on Sunday, December 14, 2008. SHREK THE MUSICAL stars Tony Award? nominee Brian d'Arcy James as Shrek, Tony Award? winner Sutton Foster as Princess Fiona, Tony Award? nominee Christopher Sieber as Lord Farquaad, Tony Award? nominee Daniel Breaker as Donkey and Tony Award? nominee John Tartaglia as Pinocchio. Joining these actors are Cameron Adams, Haven Burton, Jennifer Cody, Ben Crawford, Bobby Daye, Ryan Duncan, Sarah Jane Everman, Aymee Garcia, Leah Greenhaus, Justin Greer, Lisa Ho, Chris Hoch, Danette Holden, Marty Lawson, Jacob Ming-Trent, Carolyn Ockert-Haythe, Marissa O'Donnell, Denny Paschall, Rachel Resheff, Greg Reuter, Adam Riegler, Noah Rivera, Heather Jane Rolff, Jennifer Simard, Rachel Stern, Dennis Stowe, David F.M. Vaughn. SHREK THE MUSICAL is an entirely new musical based on the story and characters from William Steig's book Shrek!, as well as the DreamWorks Animation film Shrek, the first chapter of the Shrek movie series.

On Monday, January 12th, the entire cast of Shrek The Musical congregated at Legacy Studios in New York City to record the cast album of the stage production. Shrek The Musical features music written by Olivier Award-winner Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie & Caroline, or Change), a book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole), and the production is directed by Tony nominee Jason Moore (Avenue Q). Jeanine Tesori also will be at the helm of the cast album as producer along with Shrek The Musical's sound designer Peter Hylenski as the album's co-producer. BroadwayWorld sent in our cameras as the 'green team' laid down the tracks!

On Monday, January 12th, the entire cast of SHREK THE MUSICAL will be congregating at Legacy Studios in New York City to record the cast album of the stage production. SHREK THE MUSICAL features music written by Olivier Award-winner Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie & Caroline, or Change), a book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole), and the production is directed by Tony nominee Jason Moore (Avenue Q). Jeanine Tesori also will be at the helm of the cast album as producer along with SHREK THE MUSICAL's sound designer Peter Hylenski as the album's co-producer.

The American Theatre Wing's 'Working in the Theatre' will feature 'Making Ogre Broadway' on CUNY TV on Sunday, January 11 at 5 p.m. The segment will repeat on Friday, January 16 at 9 a.m., 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, January 17 at 11 a.m. The program becomes available as streaming audio and podcast from Americantheatrewing.org beginning Wednesday, January 14.

On Monday, January 12th, the entire cast of SHREK THE MUSICAL will be congregating at Legacy Studios in New York City to record the cast album of the stage production. SHREK THE MUSICAL features music written by Olivier Award-winner Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie & Caroline, or Change), a book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole), and the production is directed by Tony nominee Jason Moore (Avenue Q). Jeanine Tesori also will be at the helm of the cast album as producer along with SHREK THE MUSICAL's sound designer Peter Hylenski as the album's co-producer.

The American Theatre Wing's 'Working in the Theatre' will feature 'Making Ogre Broadway' on CUNY TV on Sunday, January 11 at 5 p.m. The segment will repeat on Friday, January 16 at 9 a.m., 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, January 17 at 11 a.m. The program becomes available as streaming audio and podcast from Americantheatrewing.org beginning Wednesday, January 14.

SHREK THE MUSICAL had its best week ever, grossing $1,268,342 for the 8-performance week ending January 4. SHREK THE MUSICAL opened at The Broadway Theatre on Sunday, December 14, 2008.

SHREK THE MUSICAL had their best week ever, grossing $1,260,282 for the 8-performance week ending December 28 and set a single performance house record grossing $202,020 for the Saturday, December 27 matinee. SHREK THE MUSICAL opened at The Broadway Theatre on Sunday, December 14, 2008.

Shrek, the Musical's official web site continues to lead the way in online innovations, now offering the ability to make your own widget.

DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. brought SHREK THE MUSICAL to the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway @ 53rd St) on Sunday, December 14, 2008. Preview performances began on Saturday, November 8, 2008. The cast album from Universal/Decca Broadway will be released March 3rd, 2009.

Eric Sciotto was the Gypsy Robe recipient for Pal Joey at Studio 54. He passed on the robe to Shrek's talented dynamo Jennifer Cody in a fun and emotion filled ceremony. The colorful Gypsy Robe, embellished with mementos from Broadway musicals, is presented to the cast member who has the most Broadway chorus credits.

Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Monday, December 15, 2008.

DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. brought SHREK THE MUSICAL to the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway @ 53rd St) last night Sunday, December 14, 2008. Preview performances began on Saturday, November 8, 2008. The big green musical celebrated in full Broadway style and BroadwayWorld's cameras were there to bring you the starry arrivals for Shrek's big opening night party!

DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. brought SHREK THE MUSICAL to the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway @ 53rd St) last night Sunday, December 14, 2008. Preview performances began on Saturday, November 8, 2008. The big green musical celebrated in full Broadway style and BroadwayWorld's cameras were there to bring you the starry arrivals for Shrek's big night!

DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. brought SHREK THE MUSICAL to the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway @ 53rd St) last night Sunday, December 14, 2008. Preview performances began on Saturday, November 8, 2008. The big green musical celebrated in full Broadway style and BroadwayWorld's cameras were there to bring you all the 'swamp filled' fun!

Variety reports on DreamWorks chief Jeffrey Katzenberg's pitch to Wall Street analysts this week on the company's health and included is information on the financial status of SHREK.

DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. are pleased to announce that SHREK THE MUSICAL will open at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway @ 53rd St) on Sunday, December 14, 2008. Preview performances began on Saturday, November 8, 2008. SHREK THE MUSICAL debuted a fun new television commercial that they shared with BWW TV, so click below and get your 'Ogre' on!

DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. are pleased to announce that SHREK THE MUSICAL will open at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway @ 53rd St) on Sunday, December 14, 2008. Preview performances began on Saturday, November 8, 2008.

SHREK THE MUSICAL will be featured on NBC's 'The Today Show' on Monday, December 8th between 8:30am and 9:00am in a behind-the-scenes piece with Meredith Vieira exploring the world of Shrek onstage with actors Brian d'Arcy James and John Tartaglia, and director Jason Moore. On Tuesday, December 9th between 8:30am and 9:00am, Sutton Foster, Marissa O'Donnell and Leah Greenhaus will perform the new song 'I Know It's Today' live on the broadcast.

SHREK THE MUSICAL will be featured on NBC's 'The Today Show' on Monday, December 8th between 8:30am and 9:00am in a behind-the-scenes piece with Meredith Vieira exploring the world of Shrek onstage with actors Brian d'Arcy James and John Tartaglia, and director Jason Moore. On Tuesday, December 9th between 8:30am and 9:00am, Sutton Foster, Marissa O'Donnell and Leah Greenhaus will perform the new song 'I Know It's Today' live on the broadcast.