Upon its release in 2001 Shrek appeared to be another
terrific kids movie born out of the gifted and innovative
minds at Dreamworks. Little did anyone know how appealing
the movie would become not only to children, but to
a wider audience of all ages. The Shrek
cast was compiled with a colorful medley of endearing
characters everyone could relate to in one way or another.
From the irritable yet captivating ogre to the dynamic
donkey to the pretty and serene princess, Shrek
the movie captured hearts around the world.
From Shrek the movie, Shrek the musical is born. The
Shrek Broadway musical
is being adapted into a stage version sure to keep on
pleasing crowds in a live version that could rival the
animated movie. The Shrek
musical tickets will go on sale for the Shrek Broadway
musical in New York City. With two sequels made after
the initial Shrek animated film hit the big screen,
many are anticipating that Shrek musical tickets will
eventually be available for stage sequels as well. Shrek
the musical is one of the most highly anticipated shows
to hit the stage and is bound to be one of the greatest
family theater highlights on stage in 2008.
Jason Moore, acting show director for Shrek the musical,
has spent the past three years working on, and fine
tuning the widely talked about production. He's been
quoted as saying the stage version of the movie will
expand much more on the main characters including Princess
Fiona, Shrek and beloved Donkey. The much talked about
character expansion is putting an exciting spin on the
Shrek Broadway musical with Shrek fans eager to find
out more about the characters they've grown to know
and love.
A world famous movie engrossing billions with an original
and three sequels, the stage version could only be created
and brought to life by a group of top professionals
in the industry. Sure to be spectacular and engrossing,
sets and costumes for Shrek Broadway musical will be
constructive by Tim Hatley, known for winning a number
of Tony awards for his incredible work. Also a Tony
award winner, Hugh Vanstone will head up all the lighting
for the stage. Well known director/producer Sam Mendes,
who began his career as a producer for the Royal Shakespeare
Company and is now a top Hollywood producer, will act
as principal producer for the stage version of Shrek,
along with Caro Newling.
One of the biggest questions fans are looking for
answers to are who will play the lovable Shrek and the
affable Donkey? With auditions still in the works, those
questions are yet to be answered. There is no doubt
that the quirky duo will be played by highly experienced
stage actors who will bring well-deserved life and spirit
to the characters and won't disappoint. With Shrek musical
tickets sure to sell out when the production hits New
York City, fans had better plan ahead! With the
Shrek cast in the works, and many creative angles still
being developed with impressive professional and creative
teams, Shrek the musical is sure to become one of the
most unforgettable modern performances ever to debut
in New York theater history.
