Shrek: Musical Info & 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: Fairy Tale

Setting: Fictional


Creative Team

Music: Jeanine Tesori

Lyrics/Book: David Lindsay-Abaire


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, Animals, Based on a Book, Based on a Movie, Family-Friendly, Fantasy, Friendship, One-Word, RoyaltyTap DanceTravel


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