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Shrek the Musical 2008

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

Fifth Avenue Theatre
13-08 5th Avenue Seattle, WA 98101

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

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

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

SHREK THE MUSICAL to End Broadway Run on January 3; Tour Starts July 2010
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.

STAGE TUBE: SHREK Performs on Thanksgiving Day Parade
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.

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

'SHREK THE MUSICAL' Welcomes Ben Crawford In The Title Role 11/10
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.

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

SHREK Celebrates 1st Broadway Anniversary, 11/8
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.

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

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

SHREK Celebrates 1st Broadway Anniversary, 11/8
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.

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

DreamWorks CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg Comments on SHREK Closing
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.

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

SHREK Originals to Play the Windy City?
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.

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

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

Believe in Happy Endings. Final Performance is January 3rd. Last chance to save 30% through December 23rd
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!

Photo Coverage: SHREK THE MUSICAL's 'NOT YOUR ORDINARY PRINCESS' Winners Meet Sutton Foster...And The Press!
by Peter James Zielinski - September 18, 2009


The lucky winners were flown to New York to rehearse with Sutton Foster and members of the show's creative team, have a costume fitting, and appear in SHREK THE MUSICAL for one night only. The will be singing 'I Know It's Today' with Sutton Foster. The girls arrived to begin their rehearsal with Sutton Foster and music director, Eric Stern. Yesterday, Thursday, September 17th, BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were invited to come to the theatre to meet Laura and Hannah and capture their first meeting with Sutton Foster!

SHREK THE MUSICAL National Tour Will Debut An All New 'Dragon'
by Eddie Varley - September 12, 2009


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. Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning, SHREK THE MUSICAL will play the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) for a limited engagement beginning July 13 - September 5, 2010.

'Sing A Travel Song' With BWW Discounts On A 'SHREKcation' Thru 9/6
by BWW News Desk - September 6, 2009


SHREK THE MUSICAL invites families to avoid the stress of planning a summer vacation by taking advantage of a SHREKcation package, the new way to organize an affordable and memorable New York City getaway and experience the best of what the 'Big Apple' has to offer.

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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