Shrek the Musical 2008 - Articles Page 3.4

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 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.

SHREK TV - 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage' Epi. 3: Direction
by Eddie Varley - April 23, 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. 2 Part Two: Lighting & Set Design
by Eddie Varley - April 22, 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. 1: Words & Music
by Eddie Varley - April 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.

SHREK THE MUSICAL CD Debuts at #1 on Billboard's 'Top Cast Album' Chart
by Eddie Varley - April 1, 2009


The SHREK THE MUSICAL Broadway cast recording, produced by composer Jeanine Tesori and co-produced by sound designer Peter Hylenski, debuted at #1 on Billboard's Top Broadway Cast Albums chart.

'SHREK' To Petition Tonys for Special Eligibility, Seeks 'Threesomes' Category
by Eddie Varley - April 1, 2009


SHREK THE MUSICAL tells the story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure to reclaim the deed to his land. Joined by a wise-cracking donkey, this unlikely hero fights a fearsome dragon, rescues a feisty princess and learns that real friendship and true love aren't only found in fairy tales.

'The Men Of SHREK' Set To Appear At Broadway Sessions 5/31
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 30, 2009


Broadway Sessions w/ Ben D welcomes 'The Men of Shrek' March 31st.....Justin Greer, David F M Vaughn, Dennis Stowe and Bobby Daye will all be on hand to perform, play games and interact with the audience this Tuesday night.

Shrek Cast Appears At Borders To Celebrate CD Release 3/25
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2009


Members of the Shrek cast are set to celebrate the release of the Broadway muscial's original cast recording on March 25 at the Columbus Circle Borders. Brian d'Arcy James, Sutton Foster, Daniel Breaker, Christopher Sieber, nd John Tartaglia will be present to sign CDs at 6:00 pm.

SHREK THE MUSICAL 'OCR' Released 3/24
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2009


The DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd production of SREK THE MUSICAL opened at the Broadway Theatre in New York City on December 14, 2008. On March 24th, the highly anticipated Original Cast Recording will be released by Decca Broadway.

SHREK Begins New Performance Schedule With Added Shows
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 19, 2009


Due to demand for tickets on the weekend, SHREK THE MUSICAL begins a new performance schedule this week with added performances on Sunday evenings. SHREK THE MUSICAL opened at the Broadway Theatre on Sunday, December 14. The original cast album will be released by Decca Broadway on March 24th.

Enter to Win Tickets, CDs & More in BWW's 'SHREK SWAMPSTAKES'
by Eddie Varley - March 18, 2009


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!

TV: Behind The Swamp - Recording the Cast Album of SHREK!
by Eddie Varley - March 18, 2009


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!

Actors Fund Hosts Special Shrek Performance on Sunday, March 15
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2009


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 3/15
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2009


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.

'SHREK' Celebrates 100 'Swampy' Shows Tonight!
by Eddie Varley - March 12, 2009


The Wednesday, March 11th evening performance of SHREK THE MUSICAL marked the 100th performance of the new show on Broadway. Tonight, the cast will celebrate the milestone on stage at the Broadway Theatre. SHREK THE MUSICAL opened on Sunday, December 14, 2008.

Actors Fund Hosts Special Shrek Performance on Sunday, March 15
by Robert Diamond - March 11, 2009


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.

Shrek Cast Appears At Borders To Celebrate CD Release 3/25
by Reynard Loki - March 9, 2009


Members of the Shrek cast are set to celebrate the release of the Broadway muscial's original cast recording on March 25 at the Columbus Circle Borders. Brian d'Arcy James, Sutton Foster, Daniel Breaker, Christopher Sieber, nd John Tartaglia will be present to sign CDs at 6:00 pm.

SHREK THE MUSICAL Cast Album Premieres on BWW Radio!
by Robert Diamond - March 7, 2009


The cast album of SHREK THE MUSICAL from Universal/Decca Broadway will be released March 24th, 2009 but BroadwayWorld.com fans gets to hear it FIRST! as we're proud to present the world premiere on BroadwayWorld.com Radio!

Photo Coverage: Sutton Foster Joins Sardi's Wall Of Fame
by Walter McBride - March 4, 2009


Tony Award-winner Sutton Foster, currently starring as Princess Fiona in Broadway's Shrek The Musical, had her caricature unveiled at the world famous Sardi's Restaurant on March 3rd. Foster's likeness joined the ranks of Broadway royalty who have been honored with a caricature on the famous walls of Sardi's. BroadwayWorld joined the fun as Sutton's caricature was put up on the famous wall!

Shrek the Musical FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What Tony Awards has Shrek the Musical been nominated for?
Shrek the Musical has been nominated for several Tony Awards. These include Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for David Lindsay-Abaire, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Jeanine Tesori, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for David Lindsay-Abaire.
What awards has Shrek the Musical been nominated for?
Shrek the Musical has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding New Broadway Musical by the Outer Critics Circle Awards. It has also received nominations for Outstanding Book of a Musical for David Lindsay-Abaire, Outstanding Costume Design for Tim Hatley, Outstanding Director of a Musical for Jason Moore, Outstanding Lyrics for David Lindsay-Abaire, Outstanding Music for Jeanine Tesori, Outstanding Orchestrations for Danny Troob, and Outstanding Set Design of a Musical for Tim Hatley at the Drama Desk Awards.
What awards has Shrek the Musical won?
Shrek the Musical has won several awards, including Outstanding New Broadway Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards. It also won Outstanding Book of a Musical for David Lindsay-Abaire, Outstanding Costume Design for Tim Hatley, Outstanding Director of a Musical for Jason Moore, Outstanding Lyrics for David Lindsay-Abaire, Outstanding Music for Jeanine Tesori, Outstanding Orchestrations for Danny Troob, and Outstanding Set Design of a Musical for Tim Hatley, all from the Drama Desk Awards.

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