Shrek the Musical at The Bowie Playhouse

Music by Jeanine Tesori

Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire

Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears.

"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek.

Directed by Sami Peterson-Ferrell

Produced by Ashley Killam & Lauren Riley Sayles

Choreographed by Rosslyn Burrs Music

Directed by Willie Hadnot, Jr.

Stage Managed by Anna Santos

Production Managed by Laura Hackett

Dates & Times: May 30 - June 27, 2026, Fridays (and Saturday, 5/30 & Thursday, 6/25): 7:30pm, Saturdays (except 5/30) & Sundays: 2:00pm.

The following performances will feature some alternate (understudy) casting. Please see the ticketing page for details: Saturday, June 13; Thursday, June 25

Running Time: Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes (including one 15 minute intermission.)

Location: The Bowie Playhouse, 16500 Whitemarsh Park Drive, Bowie MD 20715

Tickets and more information at www.2ndStarProductions.org