Shrek The Musical
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Shrek The Musical is based on the 2001 DreamWorks Animation film ‘Shrek’ and William Steig’s 1990 book ‘Shrek!’.
Synopsis
The story follows an ogre named Shrek who, along with a talkative donkey, sets out to rescue Princess Fiona from a tower guarded by a fire-breathing dragon.
The musical delves into themes of acceptance, love, and friendship, with a heartwarming message about embracing one’s true self.
About the show
- Written by: David Lindsay-Abaire, Jeanine Tesori
- Premiered: 2008
- Genres & themes: 2000s, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Two Act
- Setting:
Songs from Shrek The Musical
- Overture / Big Bright Beautiful World
- Story of My Life
- The Goodbye Song
- Don’t Let Me Go
- I Know It’s Today
- What’s Up, Duloc?
- Travel Song
- Donkey Pot Pie
- 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
- Big Bright Beautiful World (Reprise)
- Finale: This Is Our Story
- I’m a Believer