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 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 the production is directed by Tony nominee
Jason Moore (
Avenue Q). Tesori is also a co-producer along with
Shrek The Musical's sound designer
Peter Hylenski.
Highlights of the forthcoming disc include
Brian d'Arcy James' rousing "Big, Bright Beautiful World;" "I Know It's Today," showcasing the charismatic
Sutton Foster;
Christopher Sieber leading the cast in the over-the-top "What's Up, Duloc?;" the hilarious "Don't Let Me Go," sung by
Daniel Breaker; and "Freak Flag," featuring
John Tartaglia and the entire company.
Shrek The Musical is an entirely new musical 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. The show 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, among other stellar cast members.
For more information please visit:
www.shrekthemusical.com /
http://www.shrek-music.com
