Carolyn Ockert

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The greatest fairy tale never told comes to life as never before in DreamWorks' Shrek The Musical, the highly acclaimed Broadway production based on the smash-hit movie. Featuring a fantastic score of 17 all-new songs, Shrek The Musical was filmed on stage to capture the magic of a Broadway performance and stars an amazing celebrated cast including Brian d'Arcy James (Shrek), Sutton Foster (Fiona), Daniel Breaker (Donkey), Christopher Sieber (Lord Farquaad), and John Tartaglia (Pinocchio). The film was shot live on Broadway with 10 cameras and directed by Michael Warren. Now you can bring the magic of Broadway to your home and get the best seat in the house since the Deluxe Edition Blu-ray and DVD is now available! BroadwayWorld was there for the big DVD release party, with some of the show's original stars, and you can check out photo covergae from the red carpet arrivals below!

Broadway Classroom will present its next workshop in the new 'Putting it All Together' series on Saturday, December 5, 2009. Taught by Broadway stars Melissa Rae Mahon (CHICAGO, THE PRODUCERS, 42ND STREET) and Sean McKnight (CURTAINS), this innovative 3½-hour workshop includes audition techniques, musical theatre song and movement, and a Q&A with Broadway professionals, as well as lunch at Applebees and a ticket to see SHREK THE MUSICAL.

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.

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®, 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®, 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®, 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.

Broadway Classroom will present its next workshop in the new 'Putting it All Together' series on Saturday, December 5, 2009. Taught by Broadway stars Melissa Rae Mahon (CHICAGO, THE PRODUCERS, 42ND STREET) and Sean McKnight (CURTAINS), this innovative 3½-hour workshop includes audition techniques, musical theatre song and movement, and a Q&A with Broadway professionals, as well as lunch at Applebees and a ticket to see SHREK THE MUSICAL.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

In commemoration of Black Music Month and for providing all Americans with the transformative power of the freedom of expression, New York City Council Member Larry Seabrook will honor the cast and crew of Shrek The Musical with a Proclamation on the steps City Hall on Tuesday June 30 at 1.00pm.

To celebrate the upcoming March 24th release of SHREK THE MUSICAL's Cast Album is giving all of you 'ogre loving' swamp dwellers a chance to win a variety of SHREK swag, including a pair of tickets to the March 24th performance!

The talented cast came together to bring the magic of the stage show to the recording studio, BWW TV is excited to bring you 'behind the swamp' as the fairy tale score comes to life right here on BroadwayWorld.com!

The Actors Fund presents a Special Performance of Shrek The Musical on 3/15/2009. The Actors Fund is a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment. The Fund is a safety net, providing programs and services for those who are in need, crisis or transition.

The Actors Fund presents a Special Performance of Shrek The Musical on 3/15/2009. The Actors Fund is a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment. The Fund is a safety net, providing programs and services for those who are in need, crisis or transition.

The Actors Fund presents a Special Performance of Shrek The Musical on 3/15/2009. The Actors Fund is a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment. The Fund is a safety net, providing programs and services for those who are in need, crisis or transition.