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Shrek the Musical 2008 - Articles Page 4

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 Begins New Performance Schedule With Added Shows
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 19, 2009


Due to demand for tickets on the weekend, SHREK THE MUSICAL begins a new performance schedule this week with added performances on Sunday evenings. SHREK THE MUSICAL opened at the Broadway Theatre on Sunday, December 14. The original cast album will be released by Decca Broadway on March 24th.

Enter to Win Tickets, CDs & More in BWW's 'SHREK SWAMPSTAKES'
by Eddie Varley - March 18, 2009


To celebrate the upcoming March 24th release of SHREK THE MUSICAL's Cast Album is giving all of you 'ogre loving' swamp dwellers a chance to win a variety of SHREK swag, including a pair of tickets to the March 24th performance!

TV: Behind The Swamp - Recording the Cast Album of SHREK!
by Eddie Varley - March 18, 2009


The talented cast came together to bring the magic of the stage show to the recording studio, BWW TV is excited to bring you 'behind the swamp' as the fairy tale score comes to life right here on BroadwayWorld.com!

Actors Fund Hosts Special Shrek Performance on Sunday, March 15
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2009


The Actors Fund presents a Special Performance of Shrek The Musical on 3/15/2009. The Actors Fund is a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment. The Fund is a safety net, providing programs and services for those who are in need, crisis or transition.

The Actors Fund Presents A Special Performance Of SHREK 3/15
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2009


The Actors Fund presents a Special Performance of Shrek The Musical on 3/15/2009. The Actors Fund is a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment. The Fund is a safety net, providing programs and services for those who are in need, crisis or transition.

'SHREK' Celebrates 100 'Swampy' Shows Tonight!
by Eddie Varley - March 12, 2009


The Wednesday, March 11th evening performance of SHREK THE MUSICAL marked the 100th performance of the new show on Broadway. Tonight, the cast will celebrate the milestone on stage at the Broadway Theatre. SHREK THE MUSICAL opened on Sunday, December 14, 2008.

Actors Fund Hosts Special Shrek Performance on Sunday, March 15
by Robert Diamond - March 11, 2009


The Actors Fund presents a Special Performance of Shrek The Musical on 3/15/2009. The Actors Fund is a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment. The Fund is a safety net, providing programs and services for those who are in need, crisis or transition.

Shrek Cast Appears At Borders To Celebrate CD Release 3/25
by Reynard Loki - March 9, 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 Cast Album Premieres on BWW Radio!
by Robert Diamond - March 7, 2009


The cast album of SHREK THE MUSICAL from Universal/Decca Broadway will be released March 24th, 2009 but BroadwayWorld.com fans gets to hear it FIRST! as we're proud to present the world premiere on BroadwayWorld.com Radio!

Photo Coverage: Sutton Foster Joins Sardi's Wall Of Fame
by Walter McBride - March 4, 2009


Tony Award-winner Sutton Foster, currently starring as Princess Fiona in Broadway's Shrek The Musical, had her caricature unveiled at the world famous Sardi's Restaurant on March 3rd. Foster's likeness joined the ranks of Broadway royalty who have been honored with a caricature on the famous walls of Sardi's. BroadwayWorld joined the fun as Sutton's caricature was put up on the famous wall!

SHREK'S Sutton Foster To Receive Caricature At Sardi's 3/3
by Eddie Varley - March 3, 2009


Tony Award-winner SUTTON FOSTER, currently starring as Princess Fiona in Broadway's SHREK THE MUSICAL, will have her caricature unveiled at the world famous Sardi's Restaurant. Foster's likeness will join the ranks of Broadway royalty who have been honored with a caricature on the famous walls of Sardi's.

SHREK THE MUSICAL Cast Album Hits Stores 3/24
by BWW News Desk - March 3, 2009


DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. brought SHREK THE MUSICAL to the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway @ 53rd St) on Sunday, December 14, 2008. Preview performances began on Saturday, November 8, 2008. The cast album from Universal/Decca Broadway will be released March 24th, 2009.

SHREK Star Brian d'Arcy James Visits Planet Hollywood 3/2
by BWW News Desk - March 2, 2009


SHREK THE MUSICAL star Brian d'Arcy James will be at Planet Hollywood Times Square on Monday, March 2, 2009at 6:30 p.m. to donate memorabilia from SHREK THE MUSICAL and have his handprints captured in cement. (The mold of his handprints and memorabilia from the show will later be displayed in the restaurant.)

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Dennis Stowe of 'Shrek The Musical'
by Adrienne Onofri - March 1, 2009


He's not your typical gypsy...except for the long resume of B'way and regional shows, tours, session work and concerts.

SHREK Star Brian d'Arcy James Visits Planet Hollywood 3/2
by Eddie Varley - February 24, 2009


SHREK THE MUSICAL star Brian d'Arcy James will be at Planet Hollywood Times Square on Monday, March 2, 2009at 6:30 p.m. to donate memorabilia from SHREK THE MUSICAL and have his handprints captured in cement. (The mold of his handprints and memorabilia from the show will later be displayed in the restaurant.)

SHREK THE MUSICAL Original Cast Recording Released March 24th
by Robert Diamond - February 23, 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 - How Do the Farts (and other noises) Work?
by Robert Diamond - February 18, 2009


Live Design Magazine, the creative and technical journal for live entertainment professionals covers lighting, sound, staging and projection and they've gone behind the scenes at Shrek The Musical.

Sutton Foster Releases Solo Debut CD, 'WISH' 2/17
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2009


Sutton Foster's debut CD 'Wish' has been confirmed for February 17th release on Ghostlight Records. The album features 15 songs culled from the worlds of jazz, pop, Broadway and cabaret, and highlights Foster's eclectic choices, ranging from Patty Griffin's 'Nobody's Cryin' to Duke Ellington's 'I Like the Sunrise'...from Frank Loesser's 'Warm All Over' to John Denver's 'Sunshine on My Shoulders

BROADWAY BEARS XII 'Bear A Day On BWW' For BC/EFA: Day 8 - SHREK!
by Eddie Varley - February 14, 2009


BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you a daily sneak peek of some of the wonderful creations that await you at BROADWAY BEARS XII, today its time to go 'Ogre' the moon with the SHREK bear!

SHREK THE MUSICAL To Perform Live On ABC's 'The View' on Tues, Feb. 17
by Robert Diamond - February 13, 2009


On Friday, February 17th, the cast of Broadway's SHREK THE MUSICAL will perform on ABC?s ?The View.? Brian d?Arcy James and Sutton Foster will first perform ?I?ve Got You Beat? and then join the company (also featuring Daniel Breaker and John Tartaglia) in performing ?Freak Flag.? ?The View? airs nationally on ABC (channel 7, WABC in the tri-state area). Check local listings.

SHREK THE MUSICAL Adds Extra Weekend Performance
by Robert Diamond - February 9, 2009


Due to demand for tickets on the weekend, SHREK THE MUSICAL will add a weekly performance on Sunday evenings beginning March 16 at the Broadway Theatre.

Watch SHREK THE MUSICAL Featured on WCBS 2 'News Sunday' Now Online
by Robert Diamond - February 9, 2009


SHREK THE MUSICAL opened at The Broadway Theatre on Sunday, December 14, 2008.

Shrek the Musical History

Other Productions of Shrek the Musical

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