Shrek the Musical 2008 - Articles Page 5.8

Run Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: December 14, 2008
Closing: January 03, 2010

Shrek the Musical - 2008 - Broadway History , Info & More

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Shrek The Musical is 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 popular movie series. It features book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lindsay-Abaire, and music by Jeanine Tesori. Jason Moore directs, with choreography by Josh Prince.



In order to regain his peaceful neighborhood, a fearsome ogre makes a deal with the wanna-be king to rescue his intended, a damsel in distress. But surprises are in store in this funny, fractured fairy tale.



The cast includes 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.

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Shrek the Musical - 2008 - Broadway Articles Page 5.8

Photo Coverage: SHREK The Musical Opening Night Arrivals
by Walter McBride - 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 night!

Photo Coverage: SHREK The Musical Opening Night Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - 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 all the 'swamp filled' fun!

The $24 Million Dollar Musical - Shrek Opens on Sunday on Broadway
by Robert Diamond - December 12, 2008


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.

TV: SHREK TV Spot
by Eddie Varley - December 12, 2008


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!

'SHREK' Featured On 'THE TODAY SHOW' 12/8 & 12/9
by BWW News Desk - December 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' Featured On 'THE TODAY SHOW' 12/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 5, 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 Sets Box Office Record at Broadway Theatre
by Robert Diamond - November 30, 2008


SHREK is already breaking box office records on the Great White Way. While still in preview performances, before an official opening at the Broadway Theatre on December 14, SHREK THE MUSICAL grossed a massive $1,052,975 for the 8-performance week ending November 30, and set a single performance house record grossing $184,320 for the Saturday, November 29 matinee.

SHREK Cancels 12/2 Performance at Creative Team Request
by Eddie Varley - November 26, 2008


The Tuesday, December 2nd, 8pm performance of SHREK THE MUSICAL at The Broadway Theatre has been taken off sale and cancelled. Currently in previews, the official opening remains set for Sunday, December 14th. No other performances will be affected.

BWW Special Offer: Save 40% on SHREK THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - November 8, 2008


Starting on November 8, 2008, New York's 106.7 LiteFM invites all theatergoers to save over 40% on tickets to SHREK THE MUSICAL at the Broadway Theatre for a limited time. Plus, a free dowload of 'I Know It's Today' featuring Sutton Foster as Princess Fiona is also available.

SHREK THE MUSICAL Announces Ticket Lottery
by Faetra Petillo - November 7, 2008


SHREK THE MUSICAL is proud to announce The Duloc Ticket Lottery at Shrek's Swamp Shoppe, located on the 3rd floor of M&M'S WORLD® in Times Square (1600 Broadway).

Special BroadwayWorld Offer: Join SHREKSTER and Enter to Win FREE Tickets to SHREK THE MUSICAL
by Faetra Petillo - November 7, 2008


Here at BroadwayWorld.com, which contains the Internet's largest social community for theatre fans, we're proud to help in getting the word out about Shrekster.com, the new site for 'theatreogres.' Now, members of BroadwayWorld have a chance to win FREE tickets to the upcoming SHREK THE MUSICAL when they join Shrekster.com

BWW Goes Green! ... Exclusively to Introduce You to 'Shrekster'
by Robert Diamond - November 6, 2008


Here at BroadwayWorld.com, which contains the Internet's largest social community for theatre fans, we're proud to help in getting the word out about Shrekster.com, the new site for 'theatreogres.'

BWW Special Offer: Save 40% on SHREK THE MUSICAL
by Reynard Loki - October 23, 2008


Starting on November 8, 2008, New York's 106.7 LiteFM invites all theatergoers to save over 40% on tickets to SHREK THE MUSICAL at the Broadway Theatre for a limited time. Plus, a free dowload of 'I Know It's Today' featuring Sutton Foster as Princess Fiona is also available.

Photo Coverage: SHREK THE MUSICAL Cast & Creative Team Meets the Press
by Peter James Zielinski - October 15, 2008


On Tuesday October 14th, the cast and creative team of the upcoming Broadway production of SHREK THE MUSICAL took a break from rehearsals and had a 'Meet and Greet' with the press. The event took place at the Sheraton Hotel & Towers, 811 7th Ave. SHREK THE MUSICAL begins performances at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway @ 53rd St) on Saturday, November 8, 2008, with the official opening night on Sunday, December 14, 2008.

Special BWW Discount Offer: Download FREE Shrek The Musical Track
by Faetra Petillo - October 3, 2008


Members of BroadwayWorld.com can download a track of the Broadway Bound SHREK THE MUSICAL by clicking HERE.

Breaker Replaces Gregory and Other Changes Announced for NY Bound SHREK
by Robert Diamond - September 30, 2008


Following a successful try-out engagement in Seattle, SHREK THE MUSICAL will begin preview performances in New York at the Broadway Theatre on Saturday, November 8, with the official opening on Sunday, December 14.

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