Shrek The Musical

Shrek The Musical
Everyone's favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar-winning, smash hit film.

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears.

"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek.

Shrek presents a treasure trove of creative opportunities, including costumes, sets, puppets (there is a fire-breathing dragon after all) and more! Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.

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Concert Selections for Shrek The Musical

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  • BIG BRIGHT BEAUTIFUL WORLD
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    SHREK THE MUSICAL
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    $175
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  • DON'T LET ME GO
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    SHREK THE MUSICAL
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    $175
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  • WHO I'D BE
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    SHREK THE MUSICAL
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    $175
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    $100
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    Music by
    Jeanine Tesori
    Lyrics by
    David Lindsay-Abaire
    Instrumentation
    Reed 1 (Flute, Piccolo), Reed 2 (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet), 1 Horn, 1 Trumpet (Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Piccolo Trumpet), 1 Bass Trombone, Drums, Percussion, 1 Guitar (12-String), 2 Keyboards, (8) Violin 1, (8) Violin 2 (6) Cello, 1 Bass (Electric). 4 Piano-Conductor Scores.

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Jeanine TesoriJeanine Tesori
Book and Lyrics by
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Songs

Overture/Big Bright Beautiful World

Story of My Life

Don't Let Me Go

What's Up, Duloc?

I Know It's Today

Travel Song

This is How a Dream Comes True

Who I'd Be

Morning Person

I Think I Got You Beat

The Ballad Of Farquaad

Make A Move

When Words Fail

Morning Person (Reprise)

Build a Wall

Freak Flag

This is Our Story (Big Bright Beautiful World Reprise)

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By Heather.McMahon
April 26, 2019
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Shrek Logo Pack

The preview for the Shrek logo pack shows only the title in Shrek font. Does the logo pack also include permission to use the iconic silhouette of Shrek's head?

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By nlabella
April 11, 2019
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Donkey as a female?

We are considering this show, but would probably need to play Donkey as a girl.  Would permission be granted to gender swap this role?

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By dbrown18
October 25, 2018
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What key of piccolo trumpet does Shrek the Musical call for?

What key of piccolo trumpet does "Shrek the Musical" call for? Is the key needed Bb or A, or another key such as G, F, or C?

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By amohl
September 13, 2017
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If I use Rehearse Score to transpose for a singer, will there be an option to print out parts for the pit in the new key?

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By samantha101
September 08, 2017
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Can I buy 3 actors scripts?

Hello, we have the license to perform our production in November. I had one student who lost their script. I was wondering if I could purchase 3 Student Scripts?

 

 

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By KHARSCH
January 23, 2017
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I need to take my marketplace listing down
I can't find how to take my Shrek costume s and props off Marketplace. They sold.
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By wrenlrh@gmail.com
January 03, 2017
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Donkey Pot Pie?
I don't see this song on the song list. Is it available to purchase the rights separately?
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By EBlanken
April 03, 2016
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Shrek vs shrek Jr. Vs shrek tya
Hi, I teach 7-12th grade, and want to perform Shrek next year can you tell me what wich show would be more beneficial for a smaller school? I was told that any Junior shows were only through ninth grade , is this correct? Also what does Tya mean, and would that be appropriate to perform in a school ?
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By Briley Lambert
April 16, 2014
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Shrek can't hear!
We ordered a latex cowl for our Shrek, but he is having a lot of trouble hearing with it on. Does anyone know how to create ear holes without destroying the cowl?
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By Christie Jeter
November 26, 2013
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Calling all SHREKsperts...audition question
If you are doing a first-round vocal audition and the show is SHREK. What is your song choice? What song, obviously not from the show, convinces the music director that you can sing the role of Fiona and gets you a "call back"? Thanks for any and ALL suggestions!
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