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Shrek the Musical 2008 - Articles Page 3

Run Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: December 14, 2008
Closing: January 03, 2010

Shrek the Musical - 2008 Broadway History , Info & More


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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.


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SHREK TV: 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage' - The Complete Series
by Charlie Piane - May 20, 2009


Shrek The Musical takes you behind-the-scenes with the launch of 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage,' the 10-part online video series that follows the cast and creative team of Broadway's newest hit musical on their journey to bring this story to life on stage. BroadwayWorld is proud to bring you the complete video series!

SHREK TV: 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage' The Final Episode: 'Fairy Tale Creatures'
by Eddie Varley - May 17, 2009


Shrek The Musical takes you behind-the-scenes with the launch of 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage,' the 10 part online video series that follows the cast and creative team of Broadway's newest hit musical on their journey to bring this story to life on stage.

SHREK TV: 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage' Episode 9: 'The Real Boy'
by Eddie Varley - May 15, 2009


Shrek The Musical takes you behind-the-scenes with the launch of 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage,' the 10 part online video series that follows the cast and creative team of Broadway's newest hit musical on their journey to bring this story to life on stage.

SHREK TV: 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage' Epi. 8: Choreography
by Eddie Varley - May 8, 2009


Shrek The Musical takes you behind-the-scenes with the launch of 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage,' the 10 part online video series that follows the cast and creative team of Broadway's newest hit musical on their journey to bring this story to life on stage.

SHREK TV: 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage' Epi. 7: The Villain
by Eddie Varley - May 7, 2009


hrek The Musical takes you behind-the-scenes with the launch of 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage,' the 10 part online video series that follows the cast and creative team of Broadway's newest hit musical on their journey to bring this story to life on stage.

STAGE TUBE: LIVE with Regis and Kelly Visits 'SHREK'
by Eddie Varley - May 2, 2009


During the week of April 27- May 1, 2009, top-rated morning program 'Live with Regis and Kelly' gave the show's nationwide TV audience a vicarious thrill when America's favorite co-hosts jumped into the roles of some of the best Broadway characters during 'On Broadway Week.'

SHREK THE MUSICAL To Appear At Tribeca Film Festival Tomorrow 5/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 1, 2009


Broadway performances from SHREK THE MUSICAL and In the Heights; Paul Green School of Rock All-Stars; Nets Dancers and National Double Dutch on the main stage

SHREK TV - 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage' Epi. 6: The Best Friend
by Eddie Varley - April 30, 2009


Shrek The Musical takes you behind-the-scenes with the launch of 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage,' the 10 part online video series that follows the cast and creative team of Broadway's newest hit musical on their journey to bring this story to life on stage.

SHREK TV - 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage' Epi. 5: The Princess
by Eddie Varley - April 29, 2009


Shrek The Musical takes you behind-the-scenes with the launch of 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage,' the 10 part online video series that follows the cast and creative team of Broadway's newest hit musical on their journey to bring this story to life on stage.

SHREK TV - 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage' Epi. 4: The Hero
by Eddie Varley - April 24, 2009


Shrek The Musical takes you behind-the-scenes with the launch of 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage,' the 10 part online video series that follows the cast and creative team of Broadway's newest hit musical on their journey to bring this story to life on stage.

STAGE TUBE: Regis Philbin Brings 'SHREK' to Late Show!
by Eddie Varley - April 23, 2009


'SHREK' stopped the LATE SHOW with David Letterman last night when a costumed Regis Philbin drops by for a surprise visit with Dave! You can watch a clip right here on Stage Tube.

SHREK THE MUSICAL To Launch The National Tour In Chicago June 2010
by Robert Diamond - April 23, 2009


DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. are pleased to announce that the ?big fat hit?* Broadway production of SHREK THE MUSICAL with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, directed by Jason Moore, will launch a National Tour in Chicago. SHREK THE MUSICAL will play the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph St.) for a limited engagement beginning in June 2010.

SHREK TV - 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage' Epi. 3: Direction
by Eddie Varley - April 23, 2009


Shrek The Musical takes you behind-the-scenes with the launch of 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage,' the 10 part online video series that follows the cast and creative team of Broadway's newest hit musical on their journey to bring this story to life on stage.

SHREK TV - 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage' Epi. 2 Part Two: Lighting & Set Design
by Eddie Varley - April 22, 2009


Shrek The Musical takes you behind-the-scenes with the launch of 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage,' the 10 part online video series that follows the cast and creative team of Broadway's newest hit musical on their journey to bring this story to life on stage.

SHREK TV - 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage' Epi. 1: Words & Music
by Eddie Varley - April 20, 2009


SHREK THE MUSICAL takes you behind-the-scenes with the launch of This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage, the 10 part online video series that follows the cast and creative team of Broadway's newest hit musical on their journey to bring this story to life on stage.

SHREK THE MUSICAL CD Debuts at #1 on Billboard's 'Top Cast Album' Chart
by Eddie Varley - April 1, 2009


The SHREK THE MUSICAL Broadway cast recording, produced by composer Jeanine Tesori and co-produced by sound designer Peter Hylenski, debuted at #1 on Billboard's Top Broadway Cast Albums chart.

'SHREK' To Petition Tonys for Special Eligibility, Seeks 'Threesomes' Category
by Eddie Varley - April 1, 2009


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.

'The Men Of SHREK' Set To Appear At Broadway Sessions 5/31
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 30, 2009


Broadway Sessions w/ Ben D welcomes 'The Men of Shrek' March 31st.....Justin Greer, David F M Vaughn, Dennis Stowe and Bobby Daye will all be on hand to perform, play games and interact with the audience this Tuesday night.

Shrek Cast Appears At Borders To Celebrate CD Release 3/25
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2009


Members of the Shrek cast are set to celebrate the release of the Broadway muscial's original cast recording on March 25 at the Columbus Circle Borders. Brian d'Arcy James, Sutton Foster, Daniel Breaker, Christopher Sieber, nd John Tartaglia will be present to sign CDs at 6:00 pm.

SHREK THE MUSICAL 'OCR' Released 3/24
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2009


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 History

Other Productions of Shrek the Musical

2007   New York Reading
New York
2007   New York Reading
New York
2008   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2010   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2011   West End Original London Production
West End
2011   US Tour NETworks National Tour
US Tour
2024   US Tour North American Tour
US Tour
2024   West End
West End

Shrek the Musical - 2008 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2009 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Costume Design Tim Hatley
2009 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Christopher Sieber
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical 0
2009 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical David Lindsay-Abaire
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Neal Street Productions
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Dreamworks Theatricals
2009 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre David Lindsay-Abaire
2009 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Jeanine Tesori
2009 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Brian d'Arcy James
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Brian d'Arcy James
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Daniel Breaker
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Sutton Foster
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical David Lindsay-Abaire
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Tim Hatley
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Jason Moore
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics David Lindsay-Abaire
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Jeanine Tesori
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Danny Troob
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design of a Musical Tim Hatley

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