Shrek the Musical - 2008 - Broadway Tickets, News, Info & More
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.
History:
Original ProductionRun Type: Open Run
Market: Broadway
Previews: November 08, 2008
Closing: January 03, 2010
Running Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermissionBroadway Theatre (Broadway)
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Address:
1681 Broadway
New York,NY
Shrek the Musical Broadway Cast
by Robert Diamond
- January 3, 2010
Shrek The Musical - opened up on Sunday, December 14, 2008 and BroadwayWorld and Broadway Beat were at Opening Night to capture all the excitement!
by Robert Diamond
- January 3, 2010
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.
by Robert Diamond
- January 3, 2010
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.
by BWW News Desk
- January 3, 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.
by Robert Diamond
- November 26, 2009
The magical procession returned to the Big Apple this November as the 83rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off the holiday season.
by Robert Diamond
- November 19, 2009
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.
by BWW News Desk
- November 10, 2009
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.
by Peter James Zielinski
- November 9, 2009
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.
by BWW News Desk
- November 8, 2009
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.
by BWW News Desk
- November 8, 2009
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.
by Jessica Lewis
- November 6, 2009
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.
by Jessica Lewis
- November 6, 2009
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.
by Robert Diamond
- October 27, 2009
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.
by Robert Diamond
- October 21, 2009
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.
by Robert Diamond
- October 21, 2009
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.
by Rialto Chatter
- October 16, 2009
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.
by Robert Diamond
- September 30, 2009
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."
by Gabrielle Sierra
- September 24, 2009
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.
by Jessica Lewis
- September 22, 2009
SHREK THE MUSICAL invites audiences to take advantage of the all-new 'SHREKtoberfest' savings offer. Valid now through November 6th, get 40% off select performances. SHREKtoberfest will continue through December 20th, with a 30% discount available on select performances from November 7th - December 20th. SHREKtoberfest also features Wednesday talkbacks with the cast, free stuff and special offers on NYC attractions and dining!
Shrek the Musical Frequently Asked Questions
What Tony Awards has Shrek the Musical been nominated for?
Best Musical , Best Book of a Musical for David Lindsay-AbaireBest 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 other awards has Shrek the Musical been nominated for?
Outstanding New Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for David Lindsay-Abaire, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Tim Hatley, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Jason Moore, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for David Lindsay-Abaire, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Jeanine TesoriOutstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Danny Troob and Outstanding Set Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Tim Hatley.
What other awards has Shrek the Musical won?
Outstanding New Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) and Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for David Lindsay-Abaire Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Tim Hatley Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Jason Moore Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for David Lindsay-Abaire Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Jeanine Tesori Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Danny Troob Outstanding Set Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Tim Hatley.
What awards has Shrek the Musical been nominated for?
Outstanding New Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for David Lindsay-Abaire, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Tim Hatley, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Jason Moore, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for David Lindsay-Abaire, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Jeanine TesoriOutstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Danny Troob and Outstanding Set Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Tim Hatley.
What awards has Shrek the Musical won?
Outstanding New Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) and Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for David Lindsay-Abaire Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Tim Hatley Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Jason Moore Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for David Lindsay-Abaire Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Jeanine Tesori Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Danny Troob Outstanding Set Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Tim Hatley.
What productions of Shrek the Musical have there been?
Shrek the Musical has had 7 productions including New York which opened in 2007, New York which opened in 2007, Broadway which opened in 2008, US Tour which opened in 2010, West End which opened in 2011, US Tour which opened in 2011 and Regional (US) which opened in 9999.
What is the songs are in Shrek the Musical and what's the order?
Overture/Big Bright Beautiful World
Story of My Life
Don't Let Me Go
What's Up, Duloc?
I Know It's Today
Travel Song
This is How a Dream Comes True
Who I'd Be
Morning Person
I Think I Got You Beat
The Ballad Of Farquaad
Make A Move
When Words Fail
Morning Person (Reprise)
Build a Wall
Freak Flag
This is Our Story (Big Bright Beautiful World Reprise)
Story of My Life
Don't Let Me Go
What's Up, Duloc?
I Know It's Today
Travel Song
This is How a Dream Comes True
Who I'd Be
Morning Person
I Think I Got You Beat
The Ballad Of Farquaad
Make A Move
When Words Fail
Morning Person (Reprise)
Build a Wall
Freak Flag
This is Our Story (Big Bright Beautiful World Reprise)
