Shrek the Musical Tour 2011 - Articles Page 17

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2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: September 9, 2011

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An entirely new musical, 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 Shrek movie series. SHREK THE MUSICAL features a book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize� winner David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole), music by Olivier Award-winner Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Caroline, or Change), and is directed by Tony Award� nominee Jason Moore (Avenue Q) and Tony and Emmy Award-winner Rob Ashford (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Promises Promises).



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.

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Shrek the Musical - 2011 - US Tour Articles Page 17

Costco Offers Tix Vouchers for One Broadway/SD Show For the Holidays 12/7
by Erica Anker - Dec 7, 2010


Discount Ticket Gift Vouchers good for one (1) PAIR of Section A tickets to a select performance of one of BROADWAY/SAN DIEGO's hottest 2010-2011 Season shows, are now available at select COSTCO store locations for only $96.99! For a strictly limited time, savvy shoppers can save up to 39% on select Tuesday - Friday performances of THE WIZARD OF OZ, MAMMA MIA!, SHREK THE MUSICAL or HAIR! For details, go to BroadwaySD.com.

SHREK THE MUSICAL Comes To The Orpheum 1/18-23, 2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 7, 2010


DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. are pleased to announce that SHREK THE MUSICAL with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford, will play The Orpheum Theatre, for one week only, January 18th-23rd.

Preview of SHREK THE MUSICAL Released on DVD, 12/7
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2010


Paramount Home Entertainment releases the Dreamworks Animation movie 'Shrek Forever After' on December 7. The DVD will include a special preview of SHREK THE MUSICAL, as well as '12 Days of Christmas' pop-up book, deleted scenes, interactive games and an insider's look at the film.

TPAC Announces Their January Events Including SHREK And Bill Cosby
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 6, 2010


TPAC is located in the James K. Polk Cultural Center at 505 Deaderick Street in downtown Nashville, occupying an entire city block between 5th and 6th Avenues and Deaderick and Union Streets.The performance venues at TPAC are Andrew Jackson Hall (2,472 seats), James K. Polk Theater (1,075), Andrew Johnson Theater (256) and War Memorial Auditorium (1,661), the historic landmark located across 6th Avenue and the plaza from the Center.

STAGE TUBE: SHREK in London - Preview Footage!
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 1, 2010


Straight from the swap (Ok, the Haymarket Hotel in London), BroadwayWorld.com is excited to share photos of the principle cast members for the upcoming West End production of SHREK THE MUSICAL. The show will open at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in May 2011. Tickets went on sale to the general public on October 1, 2010. The new stage musical will initially be booking until February 19, 2012. Click below for the first preview footage!

REAF Presents Special Holiday-Themed Cabaret Show With Shrek Cast 12/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 29, 2010


The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation (REAF) presents a special One Night Only - Special Holiday-Themed Cabaret Show

SHREK, BILLY ELLIOT et al. Set for Fox Associates '10-'11 Bway Series
by BWW News Desk - Nov 26, 2010


Fox Associates announces its stellar 2010-2011 U.S. Bank Broadway Series. Alongside the previously announced engagement of Broadway's latest sensation BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL, winner of the 2009 Tony Award® for Best Musical; will be Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, a stunning reinvention produced by Lincoln Center Theater, making its St. Louis debut. Also included in the series are: SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life on stage; 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL the new musical comedy, direct from Broadway & based on the hit movie; and NEXT TO NORMAL winner of three 2009 Tony Awards including Best Score. The story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, JERSEY BOYS returns to round out the six show series.

SHREK, BILLY ELLIOT et al. Set for Fox Associates '10-'11 Bway Series
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2010


Fox Associates announces its stellar 2010-2011 U.S. Bank Broadway Series. Alongside the previously announced engagement of Broadway's latest sensation BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL, winner of the 2009 Tony Award® for Best Musical; will be Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, a stunning reinvention produced by Lincoln Center Theater, making its St. Louis debut. Also included in the series are: SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life on stage; 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL the new musical comedy, direct from Broadway & based on the hit movie; and NEXT TO NORMAL winner of three 2009 Tony Awards including Best Score. The story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, JERSEY BOYS returns to round out the six show series.

REAF Presents Special Holiday-Themed Cabaret Show With Shrek Cast 12/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 16, 2010


The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation (REAF) presents a special One Night Only - Special Holiday-Themed Cabaret Show

Photo Coverage: Meet the West End Leads of SHREK!
by Robert Diamond - Nov 8, 2010


Straight from the swap (Ok, the Haymarket Hotel in London), BroadwayWorld.com is excited to share photos of the principle cast members for the upcoming West End production of SHREK THE MUSICAL. The show will open at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in May 2011. Tickets went on sale to the general public on October 1, 2010. The new stage musical will initially be booking until February 19, 2012.

WICKED, DREAMGIRLS, SHREK & More Part of Orpheum's '10-'11 Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2010


2010-2011 will be a dream season at The Orpheum Theatre. Filled with Tony® Award-winners, audience favorites, stunning classics, and amazing spectacle, the 2010-2011 Broadway season is full of fun, passion, and excitement.

ROCK OF AGES, BURN THE FLOOR, FIDDLER & More Set for Arnoff Center's New Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2010


Broadway Across America is thrilled to announce the 10/11 Cincinnati season sponsored by Fifth Third Bank. Season tickets will go on sale Monday, March 29th. Select seats in person at the Broadway Across America Cincinnati Box Office in the Mercantile Center downtown at 120 East Fourth Street, Monday - Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. Season tickets can be purchased online at BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com or by calling the Broadway Across America toll-free Cincinnati Season Ticket Hotline at 800-294-1816.

WICKED, DREAMGIRLS, SHREK & More Part of Orpheum's '10-'11 Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2010


2010-2011 will be a dream season at The Orpheum Theatre. Filled with Tony® Award-winners, audience favorites, stunning classics, and amazing spectacle, the 2010-2011 Broadway season is full of fun, passion, and excitement.

Preview of SHREK THE MUSICAL on DVD Coming 12/7
by Molly Hagan - Oct 8, 2010


According to Blu-ray.com, Paramount Home Entertainment has announced the December 7 release of the DreamWorks Animation movie 'Shrek Forever After.' The DVD will include a special preview of SHREK THE MUSICAL, as well as '12 Days of Christmas' pop-up book, deleted scenes, interactive games and an insider's look at the film.

Buckley, Bogardus, Spector et al. Lead TALES OF THE CITY Workshop at A.C.T, 10/4 - 10/22
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2010


American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) announces the star-studded cast of the upcoming workshop of Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City. Tony Award winner and Broadway legend Betty Buckley (Sunset Boulevard, Cats on Broadway) takes on the beloved character of Anna Madrigal, and Tony Award-nominated actor Stephen Bogardus (Love! Valour! Compassion!, Man of La Mancha, and Falsettos on Broadway) plays Edgar Halcyon, Mrs. Madrigal's love interest. Up-and-coming performer Betsy Wolfe (Everyday Rapture, Into the Woods on Broadway) plays Mary Ann Singleton, the naïve Midwestern transplant to San Francisco at the center of the story. A.C.T. core acting company member and Tony Award-nominated actor Manoel Felciano (Sweeney Todd on Broadway; Rock 'n' Roll, and John Doyle's The Caucasian Chalk Circle at A.C.T.) portrays Norman Neal Williams, joined by two graduates of A.C.T.'s acclaimed Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) Program: Bay Area actor Nick Gabriel as Michael Tolliver (aka Mouse) and Morgan Spector (who most recently appeared with Scarlett Johansson and Liev Schreiber in A View from the Bridge on Broadway) as Brian Hawkins.

Tickets Go On Sale for Shrek at the Orpheum, 10/3
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2010


SHREK THE MUSICAL, which plays the Orpheum Theatre December 1, 2010 through January 2, 2011, kicks off the 2010-2011 Best of Broadway series under the direction of Carole Shorenstein Hays. Tickets go on sale Sunday, October 3.

San Diego Theatres announce 2010-2011 season at THE BALBOA THEATRE!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2010


San Diego Theatres continues to offer a wide range of the best entertainment for their audiences with the announcement of a full 2010-2011 BALBOA THEATRE SEASON! Following the initial 2010 presentations of Video Games Live and 'An Evening with' Mary Chapin Carpenter and Craig Shoemaker will be the previously announced Bellydance Superstars' BOMBAY BELLYWOOD on Sunday, October 3; 4TROOPS on Thursday, October 7; and DRUMLINE LIVE on Wednesday, October 13.

ROCK OF AGES, BURN THE FLOOR, FIDDLER & More Set for Arnoff Center's New Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2010


Broadway Across America is thrilled to announce the 10/11 Cincinnati season sponsored by Fifth Third Bank. Season tickets will go on sale Monday, March 29th. Select seats in person at the Broadway Across America Cincinnati Box Office in the Mercantile Center downtown at 120 East Fourth Street, Monday - Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. Season tickets can be purchased online at BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com or by calling the Broadway Across America toll-free Cincinnati Season Ticket Hotline at 800-294-1816.

Buckley, Bogardus, Spector et al. Lead TALES OF THE CITY Workshop at A.C.T, 10/4 - 10/22
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 30, 2010


American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) announces the star-studded cast of the upcoming workshop of Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City. Tony Award winner and Broadway legend Betty Buckley (Sunset Boulevard, Cats on Broadway) takes on the beloved character of Anna Madrigal, and Tony Award-nominated actor Stephen Bogardus (Love! Valour! Compassion!, Man of La Mancha, and Falsettos on Broadway) plays Edgar Halcyon, Mrs. Madrigal's love interest. Up-and-coming performer Betsy Wolfe (Everyday Rapture, Into the Woods on Broadway) plays Mary Ann Singleton, the naïve Midwestern transplant to San Francisco at the center of the story. A.C.T. core acting company member and Tony Award-nominated actor Manoel Felciano (Sweeney Todd on Broadway; Rock 'n' Roll, and John Doyle's The Caucasian Chalk Circle at A.C.T.) portrays Norman Neal Williams, joined by two graduates of A.C.T.'s acclaimed Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) Program: Bay Area actor Nick Gabriel as Michael Tolliver (aka Mouse) and Morgan Spector (who most recently appeared with Scarlett Johansson and Liev Schreiber in A View from the Bridge on Broadway) as Brian Hawkins.

SHREK THE MUSICAL Tickets Go On Sale For Theatre Royal October 1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 30, 2010


DreamWorks Theatrical and Neal Street Productions are delighted to announce that tickets for SHREK THE MUSICAL® are on sale to the general public from today, October 1, 2010.

AN EVENING With SUTTON FOSTER Plays Balboa Theater 10/1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2010


Sutton Foster, the beautiful and delightful Tony Award-winning star of Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Drowsy Chaperone, Little Women, Young Frankenstein and Shrek the Musical is returning to San Diego for One Night Only in the historic and intimate BALBOA THEATRE, Friday October 1, 2010; with 'AN EVENING With SUTTON FOSTER, MICHAEL RAFTER Music Director,' as a Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation.

'An Evening with Sutton Foster' Plays San Diego's Balboa Theatre, 10/1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2010


Sutton Foster, the beautiful and delightful Tony Award-winning star of Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Drowsy Chaperone, Little Women, Young Frankenstein and Shrek the Musical is returning to San Diego for One Night Only in the historic and intimate BALBOA THEATRE, Friday October 1, 2010; with 'AN EVENING With SUTTON FOSTER, MICHAEL RAFTER Music Director,' as a Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation. Tickets are available now only as part of a Broadway/San Diego 2010-2011 Season subscription package; individual tickets will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, August 12.

Tickets Go On Sale for Shrek at the Orpheum, 10/3
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 29, 2010


SHREK THE MUSICAL, which plays the Orpheum Theatre December 1, 2010 through January 2, 2011, kicks off the 2010-2011 Best of Broadway series under the direction of Carole Shorenstein Hays. Tickets go on sale Sunday, October 3.

Photo Flash: The New Broadway Playhouse Revealed
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 23, 2010


The reveal of the brand new Broadway Playhouse was held yesterday.

San Diego Theatres announce 2010-2011 season at THE BALBOA THEATRE!
by Robert Lawlor - Sep 13, 2010


San Diego Theatres continues to offer a wide range of the best entertainment for their audiences with the announcement of a full 2010-2011 BALBOA THEATRE SEASON! Following the initial 2010 presentations of Video Games Live and 'An Evening with' Mary Chapin Carpenter and Craig Shoemaker will be the previously announced Bellydance Superstars' BOMBAY BELLYWOOD on Sunday, October 3; 4TROOPS on Thursday, October 7; and DRUMLINE LIVE on Wednesday, October 13.

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