Shrek: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Shrek revolves around an ogre who, along with his talkative sidekick Donkey, embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona from a tower guarded by a fire-breathing dragon. Along the way, they meet a wide range of characters, including the Gingerbread Man and Lord Farquaad. As Shrek and Fiona get to know each other, Shrek explores themes of acceptance, self-discovery, and the true meaning of love.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Contemporary (2008)
Cast Size: 20+
Genre: Adventure / Fairy Tale
Setting: Fictional
Creative Team
Music: Jeanine Tesori
Lyrics/Book: David Lindsay-Abaire
Based On: Shrek!➝ by William Steig; Shrek➝ (2001 film)
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2010)➝
Licensing
Shrek is available to license through Music Theatre International.
Australasia Licensing Options
Europe Licensing Options
International Licensing Options
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
2000s, Adventure, Animals, Based on a Book, Based on a Movie, Family-Friendly, Fantasy, Friendship, One-Word, Royalty, Tap Dance, Travel
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Last Reviewed: March 5, 2026