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Rob Ashford Joins the 'Shrek' Creative Team
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 3, 2008


Variety is reporting that Tony-nominated choreographer Rob Ashford will be joining the creative team of the upcoming production of Shrek on Broadway.

Shrek Begins Pre-Broadway Engagement in Seattle 8/14
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 14, 2008


SHREK THE MUSICAL will begin a pre-Broadway run at Seattle's The 5th Avenue Theatre, August 14 to September 21.

First Photos Released Of Brian d'Arcy James As Shrek
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 13, 2008


Full casting has been confirmed for SHREK THE MUSICAL, which opens at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway @ 53rd St) in New York City on Sunday, December 14, 2008. Preview performances begin on November 8, 2008.

Photo Coverage: Shrek - The Musical Theatre Marquee
by Walter McBride - Jul 2, 2008


The Theatre Marquee for SHREK the Musical which plays an exclusive world premiere engagement at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, prior to opening on Broadway in the Fall of 2008 was recently put up.

Tickets for 'Shrek' Pre-Broadway Try-Out On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2008


DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions Ltd. are pleased to announce that tickets for the Pre-Broadway engagement of SHREK THE MUSICAL at The 5th Avenue Theatre will go on sale this Friday, June 13 at 9:30 a.m.

Tickets for 'Shrek' Pre-Broadway Try-Out Go on Sale 6/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2008


DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions Ltd. are pleased to announce that tickets for the Pre-Broadway engagement of SHREK THE MUSICAL at The 5th Avenue Theatre will go on sale this Friday, June 13 at 9:30 a.m.

'Shrek' Tickets Go On Sale 5/31- Complete Casting Announced!
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2008


Tickets for the Broadway premiere of SHREK THE MUSICAL will go on sale this Saturday, May 31 at 8:00 a.m. Tickets will be available from May 31 by calling Telecharge.com at (212) 239-6200, (800) 432-7250 outside the NY metro area, or online at Telecharge.com. sical.com

'Shrek' Tickets Go On Sale 5/31- Complete Casting Announced!
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2008


Tickets for the Broadway premiere of SHREK THE MUSICAL will go on sale this Saturday, May 31 at 8:00 a.m. Tickets will be available from May 31 by calling Telecharge.com at (212) 239-6200, (800) 432-7250 outside the NY metro area, or online at Telecharge.com.

Puget Sound Native Joins Seattle 'Shrek' Cast
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2008


DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. are pleased to announce that Puget Sound native Keaton Whittaker has joined the cast of SHREK THE MUSICAL for the Seattle engagement.

Shrek The Musical Announces Additional Casting
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2008


DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. are pleased to announce additional casting for SHREK THE MUSICAL.

5th Avenue Spotlight Night Features 'Shrek' Team
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2008


The 5th Avenue presents a Spotlight Night unlike any other when members of the Broadway creative team, cast and producers of Shrek the Musical visit Seattle to reveal the behind-the-scenes development of this world premiere on Sunday, April 27 at 3 p.m. at The 5th Avenue Theatre.

d'Arcy James, Gregory II and Tartaglia Join Shrek Cast
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2008


Shrek The Musical will open December 14 at the Broadway Theatre, after beginning previews on November 8, to star Sutton Foster, Christopher Sieber and Kecia Lewis-Evans.

'Shrek' from Book to Screen to Stage Discussion March 3
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2008


On Monday, March 3 at 7PM, The Jewish Museum will present 'Shrek: From Book to Film to Broadway.' This panel discussion will trace the odyssey of William Steig's Shrek character from the storybook page to his adaptation for film and the Broadway stage. Panelists will explore how Shrek's unique appeal with both adults and children inspires the creative process.

'Shrek' to Open Dec.14 at Broadway Theatre with Foster, Sieber & Lewis-Evans
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2008


Shrek The Musical will open December 14 at the Broadway Theatre, after beginning previews on November 8, to star Sutton Foster, Christopher Sieber and Kecia Lewis-Evans.

Sutton Foster is Fiona in 'Shrek The Musical'?
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2008


Michael Riedel of the New York Post has left a teasing footnote in his Friday column, declaring that Tony Award-winning actress and Broadway's favorite 'It Girl' Sutton Foster, has been slated to play the princessly role of Fiona in the Broadway-bound Shrek The Musical.

5th Avenue Season includes 'Shrek' & 'Memphis' Premieres
by BWW News Desk - Feb 4, 2008


The 5th Avenue Theatre announces its 2008-2009 season lineup bursting with seven enormously entertaining musicals, five of which are making their 5th Avenue debuts. Includes debuts 'Shrek the Musical' and 'Memphis,' plus tours 'The Drowsy Chaperone' and 'Grease,' and classics 'Hello, Dolly!' and 'Sunday in the Park with George.'

'Shrek The Musical' Hits Seattle Prior to Broadway in November 2008
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2008


DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. have announced that Shrek The Musical will play an exclusive world premiere engagement at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, August 14 - September 21, prior to opening on Broadway in the Fall of 2008. Preview performances will begin in early November at a theater to be announced.

Bway-Bound 'Shrek' Holds Open Calls in L.A., June 20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2007


Shrek, the new Broadway-bound musical, with music by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lindsay-Abaire, and directed by Jason Moore, is seeking Rock Singers & Hip-Hop performers to audition for the parts of Shrek and Donkey.

Bway-Bound 'Shrek' to Hold Open Calls in Chicago and L.A.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2007


Shrek, the new Broadway-bound musical, with music by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lindsay-Abaire, and directed by Jason Moore, is seeking Rock Singers & Hip-Hop performers to audition for the parts of Shrek and Donkey.

'Shrek' Musical Continues Casting Search through 5/18
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2007


Shrek, the new Broadway-bound musical with music by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lindsay-Abaire, and directed by Jason Moore, is looking for a Shrek and a Donkey to star on Broadway!

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