Shrek the Musical 2008 - Articles Page 2.6

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

Fifth Avenue Theatre
13-08 5th Avenue Seattle, WA 98101

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 2.6

TV: Creating SHREK THE MUSICAL's Audemars Piguet TONY Clock
by Eddie Varley - June 6, 2009


Audemars Piguet will be the presenting sponsor of the 63rd Annual Tony Awards Telecast Red Carpet on June 7th at Radio City Music Hall. Audemars Piguet, considered one of the world's finest watch manufacturers, will display eight solid aluminum clocks along this year's red carpet.

SHREK THE MUSICAL's 'Gingy' To Twitter Live From The Tony Awards 6/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 5, 2009


'Gingy,' the Gingerbread Man and star of the Tony-nominated Best Musical SHREK THE MUSICAL, will take fans through the Tony Award festivities live on Twitter on Sunday, June 7th. Join 'Gingy' as he provides commentary from the red carpet, backstage at Radio City Music Hall, from his seat inside the theatre, and at the after party.

SHREK's Brian d'Arcy James Guests On CNBC's Power Lunch 6/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 4, 2009


SHREK THE MUSICAL's Tony-nominated leading man Brian d'Arcy James will appear on CNBC's 'Power Lunch' on Friday, June 5th in the 1:30-2:00 p.m. half hour. James will be interviewed alongside Charlotte St. Martin, Executive Director of The Broadway League, about the successful Broadway season in advance of the Tony Awards on Sunday, June 7th. 'Power Lunch' airs nationally on CNBC (channel 15 in the tri-state area). Check local listings.

SHREK THE MUSICAL Cast To Appear On Food Network 'Challenge' 6/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 4, 2009


The cast of the Tony-nominated Best Musical SHREK THE MUSICAL will appear on a SHREK-themed episode of the Food Network 'Challenge' premiering Sunday, June 7th at 8pm. To commemorate SHREK THE MUSICAL's 100th performance, four contestants were given the task of baking a celebratory cake, each based on one character from the musical - Shrek, Donkey, Fiona and Lord Farquaad.

STAGE TUBE: SHREK THE MUSICAL Performs Live On CBS' The Early Show
by Eddie Varley - June 3, 2009


On Tuesday, June 2nd, The Cast of the Tony-nominated Best Musical SHREK THE MUSICAL performed live on CBS 'The Early Show.' Daniel Breaker with Jennifer Cody, Sarah Jane Everman and Lisa Ho sang 'Make a Move' in the 8:30-9:00 a.m. half hour. Tony-nominee Brian d'Arcy James also appeared on the show. 'The Early Show' airs nationally on CBS (channel 2, WCBS in the tri-state area).

SHREK Offers SHREKcation Package Affordable Family Summer Packages
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 2, 2009


Beginning Monday, June 1st, SHREK THE MUSICAL invites families to avoid the stress of planning a summer vacation by taking advantage of a SHREKcation package, the new way to organize an affordable and memorable New York City getaway and experience the best of what the 'Big Apple' has to offer.

TONYS 2009 Q and A: Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical Nominee - Christopher Sieber
by Eddie Varley - June 1, 2009


Christopher Sieber is currently starring as 'Lord Farquaad' in Shrek The Musical. Sieber steals scene after scene after scene as the diminutive and deliciously dastardly 'Farquaad', a role he has helped shape since the very first Shrek workshop.

SHREK THE MUSICAL Cast To Perform Live On The Early Show 6/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 29, 2009


On Tuesday, June 2nd, the cast of the Tony-nominated Best Musical SHREK THE MUSICAL will perform live on CBS 'The Early Show.' Daniel Breaker with Jennifer Cody, Sarah Jane Everman and Lisa Ho will perform 'Make a Move' in the 8:30-9:00 a.m. half hour. Tony-nominee Brian d'Arcy James will also appear on the show. 'The Early Show' airs nationally on CBS (channel 2, WCBS in the tri-state area). Check local listings.

SHREK TV: 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage' - The Complete Series
by Charlie Piane - May 20, 2009


Shrek The Musical takes you behind-the-scenes with the launch of 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage,' the 10-part online video series that follows the cast and creative team of Broadway's newest hit musical on their journey to bring this story to life on stage. BroadwayWorld is proud to bring you the complete video series!

SHREK TV: 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage' The Final Episode: 'Fairy Tale Creatures'
by Eddie Varley - May 17, 2009


Shrek The Musical takes you behind-the-scenes with the launch of 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage,' the 10 part online video series that follows the cast and creative team of Broadway's newest hit musical on their journey to bring this story to life on stage.

SHREK TV: 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage' Episode 9: 'The Real Boy'
by Eddie Varley - May 15, 2009


Shrek The Musical takes you behind-the-scenes with the launch of 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage,' the 10 part online video series that follows the cast and creative team of Broadway's newest hit musical on their journey to bring this story to life on stage.

SHREK TV: 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage' Epi. 8: Choreography
by Eddie Varley - May 8, 2009


Shrek The Musical takes you behind-the-scenes with the launch of 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage,' the 10 part online video series that follows the cast and creative team of Broadway's newest hit musical on their journey to bring this story to life on stage.

SHREK TV: 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage' Epi. 7: The Villain
by Eddie Varley - May 7, 2009


hrek The Musical takes you behind-the-scenes with the launch of 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage,' the 10 part online video series that follows the cast and creative team of Broadway's newest hit musical on their journey to bring this story to life on stage.

STAGE TUBE: LIVE with Regis and Kelly Visits 'SHREK'
by Eddie Varley - May 2, 2009


During the week of April 27- May 1, 2009, top-rated morning program 'Live with Regis and Kelly' gave the show's nationwide TV audience a vicarious thrill when America's favorite co-hosts jumped into the roles of some of the best Broadway characters during 'On Broadway Week.'

SHREK THE MUSICAL To Appear At Tribeca Film Festival Tomorrow 5/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 1, 2009


Broadway performances from SHREK THE MUSICAL and In the Heights; Paul Green School of Rock All-Stars; Nets Dancers and National Double Dutch on the main stage

SHREK TV - 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage' Epi. 6: The Best Friend
by Eddie Varley - April 30, 2009


Shrek The Musical takes you behind-the-scenes with the launch of 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage,' the 10 part online video series that follows the cast and creative team of Broadway's newest hit musical on their journey to bring this story to life on stage.

SHREK TV - 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage' Epi. 5: The Princess
by Eddie Varley - April 29, 2009


Shrek The Musical takes you behind-the-scenes with the launch of 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage,' the 10 part online video series that follows the cast and creative team of Broadway's newest hit musical on their journey to bring this story to life on stage.

SHREK TV - 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage' Epi. 4: The Hero
by Eddie Varley - April 24, 2009


Shrek The Musical takes you behind-the-scenes with the launch of 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage,' the 10 part online video series that follows the cast and creative team of Broadway's newest hit musical on their journey to bring this story to life on stage.

STAGE TUBE: Regis Philbin Brings 'SHREK' to Late Show!
by Eddie Varley - April 23, 2009


'SHREK' stopped the LATE SHOW with David Letterman last night when a costumed Regis Philbin drops by for a surprise visit with Dave! You can watch a clip right here on Stage Tube.

SHREK THE MUSICAL To Launch The National Tour In Chicago June 2010
by Robert Diamond - April 23, 2009


DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. are pleased to announce that the ?big fat hit?* 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. SHREK THE MUSICAL will play the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph St.) for a limited engagement beginning in June 2010.

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