Shrek the Musical

BWW TV Flashback: Broadway Beat at SHREK's Opening Night

Shrek the Musical - opened up on Sunday, December 14, 2008 and BroadwayWorld and Broadway Beat were at Opening Night to capture all the excitement! (more...)

Photo Flashback: SHREK THE MUSICAL Celebrates One Year on Broadway and Bids Star Brian d'Arcy James Farewell

The cast and crew of Shrek the Musical, the Tony Award-winning production, celebrated the show's one year anniversary on Broadway with a reception on stage at the Broadway Theatre on Sunday, November 8th after the matinee performance. Cupcakes were provided to the cast by CRUMBS Bake Shop. The production also said goodbye to original 'SHREK' star Brian d'Arcy James who played his final performance in the title role yesterday as well. (more...)

Photo Flashback: Ben Crawford is SHREK THE MUSICAL's 'Big, Bright & Beautiful' New Leading 'Ogre'

Beginning November 10th, Ben Crawford has been performing the title role of ‘Shrek'. Crawford replaces Tony Award® nominee Brian d'Arcy James, who departed after the performance on Sunday, November 8th to appear in Manhattan Theatre Club's production of Time Stands Still. (more...)

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. (more...)

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. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: SHREK Performs on Thanksgiving Day Parade

The magical procession returned to the Big Apple this November as the 83rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off the holiday season. (more...)

Photo Flash: Ben Crawford is SHREK THE MUSICAL's 'Big, Bright & Beautiful' New Leading 'Ogre'

Beginning November 10th, Ben Crawford has been performing the title role of ‘Shrek'. Crawford replaces Tony Award® nominee Brian d'Arcy James, who departed after the performance on Sunday, November 8th to appear in Manhattan Theatre Club's production of Time Stands Still. (more...)

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. (more...)

Photo Coverage: SHREK THE MUSICAL Celebrates One Year on Broadway and Bids Star Brian d'Arcy James Farewell

The cast and crew of Shrek the Musical, the Tony Award-winning production, celebrated the show's one year anniversary on Broadway with a reception on stage at the Broadway Theatre on Sunday, November 8th after the matinee performance. Cupcakes were provided to the cast by CRUMBS Bake Shop. The production also said goodbye to original 'SHREK' star Brian d'Arcy James who played his final performance in the title role yesterday as well. (more...)

SHREK Celebrates 1st Broadway Anniversary, 11/8

The cast and crew of Shrek the Musical®, the Tony Award®-winning production, will celebrate the show's one year anniversary on Broadway with a reception on stage at the Broadway Theatre today, Sunday, November 8th after the matinee performance. Cupcakes will be provided to the cast by CRUMBS Bake Shop. (more...)

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. (more...)

SHREK to Bump SISTER ACT and Play the Palladium in the West End?

Reports are circulating that Jeffrey Katzenburg, who runs Dreamworks Animation, has been looking around the London Palladium with the creative team of Shrek: The Musical. (more...)

The cast and crew of Shrek the Musical®, the Tony Award®-winning production, will celebrate the show's one year anniversary on Broadway with a reception on stage at the Broadway Theatre on Sunday, November 8th after the matinee performance. Cupcakes will be provided to the cast by CRUMBS Bake Shop. (more...)

'We Plan to Monetize Shrek The Musical in Any Number of Ways' Says DreamWorks

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. (more...)

DreamWorks CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg Comments on SHREK Closing

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. (more...)

SHREK THE MUSICAL to End Broadway Run on January 3; Tour Starts July 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. (more...)

In the Chicago Tribune yesterday, theater critic Chris Jones reports that Shrek originals Brian D'Arcy James (Shek), Sutton Foster (Princess Fiona) and Christopher Sieber (Lord Farquaad) are scheduled to attend a preview event later this month surrounding the announcement of the Shrek National Tour, reported to be kicking off at Chicago's Ford Center for the Performing Arts in June 2010. (more...)

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. (more...)

SHREK THE MUSICAL Adds "I'm a Believer" to the Broadway Production

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." (more...)

SHREK THE MUSICAL Announces 'SHREKtoberfest'; Events Leading Up To 11/8

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. (more...)