Shrek the Musical Comes to Little Rock!

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The beloved animated movie Shrek is coming to the stage in Little Rock! Shrek the Musical will be at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre from May 16-June 2. Get your tickets now and enjoy a hilarious, family-friendly show!

Shrek the Musical is coming to Little Rock!

Shrek the Musical is a stage adaptation of the 2001 DreamWorks film Shrek and the William Steig book Shrek!, itself an adaptation of the film. The musical premiered on Broadway in December 2008, opening to largely positive reviews. The story follows Shrek, a grumpy and lonely ogre, who goes on a quest to save a princess named Fiona from being forced to marry Lord Farquaad. Along the way, he is joined by Fiona’s would-be rescuer Donkey, as well as a host of other Fairytale creatures who have been displaced by Lord Farquaad’s regime.

The musical features several songs from the film’s soundtrack, as well as new material written for the stage show. The show’s original Broadway cast included Brian d’Arcy James as Shrek, Daniel Breaker as Donkey, Sutton Foster as Fiona, John Tartaglia as Lord Farquaad, and Tim Hatley as Dragon.

Shrek the Musical will be coming to the Robinson Center in Little Rock, Arkansas from June 9-10, 2018. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

Find out when and where you can see the show!

Shrek the Musical is a stage adaptation of the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, SHREK. The show brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and takes you on a fairytale adventure you’ll never forget!

The musical features an incredible score of 19 all-new songs, written by Jeanine Tesori (Caroline, or Change) and David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole), along with original music from the movie.

You can see Shrek the Musical at The Rep in Little Rock, Arkansas from October 9-27, 2019. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased online at www.therep.org or by calling 501-378-0405.

Learn about the cast and creative team behind the production!

Learn about the cast and creative team behind the new production of Shrek the Musical, coming to Little Rock this month!

Get a sneak peek of the show with behind-the-scenes photos and videos!

The musical comedy “Shrek The Musical” is coming to Little Rock, Arkansas! The show will be at the Walton Arts Center from Tuesday, May 1st through Sunday, May 6th.

“Shrek The Musical” is based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film and the book by William Steig. The story follows Shrek, an ogre who goes on a journey to rescue the feisty Princess Fiona from a dragon-guarded tower. Along the way, the unlikely hero meets a wise-cracking donkey and finds true love in this “big bright beautiful world.”

The production features all new songs from Tony Award winner Jeanine Tesori and a hilarious script from David Lindsay-Abaire. The original Broadway production was nominated for eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Don’t miss your chance to see this “completely fresh and outrageously funny” (Entertainment Weekly) musical when it comes to Little Rock!

Discover fun facts about Shrek and the musical itself!

Shrek the Musical is a Tony Award-winning show that first premiered on Broadway in 2008. The story is based on the 2001 DreamWorks film Shrek, which itself was based on the 1990 William Steig book Shrek!.

The Musical tells the story of a grumpy and reclusive ogre who goes on a quest to save a princess from a dragon. With the help of his new friend, Donkey, Shrek sets out to teach the princess and her kingdom a lesson about acceptance.

If you’re a fan of the movie or just looking for a fun and family-friendly musical, be sure to check out Shrek the Musical!

Enter to win a trip to see the show in New York City!

To celebrate the opening of Shrek the Musical in Little Rock, we are giving away a trip for two to see the show in New York City! The grand prize includes airfare, hotel accommodations, and two tickets to the show. Enter now for your chance to win!

Share your own Shrek story and be entered to win a prize!

Do you have a Shrek story that you want to share with the world? Or maybe you just want to tell us what you think of the movie? Either way, we want to hear from you!

We’re giving away a prize to one lucky person who shares their story with us. So what are you waiting for? Get writing and let us know what Shrek means to you!

Follow along as we count down to the show’s opening night!

It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost two years since the last time we saw Shrek on the big screen. The lovable green ogre captured our hearts in the 2001 DreamWorks animated film, and we fell in love all over again when he returned in 2004’s Shrek 2. Now, we’re getting ready for another dose of Shrek-y goodness with Shrek the Musical, which is coming to Little Rock this October!

The Tony Award-winning musical will be making its Arkansas debut at the Robinson Center Performance Hall, and we couldn’t be more excited. Follow along as we count down to the show’s opening night on October 9th!

Get your tickets today and join us for a magical evening of fun!

Don’t miss your chance to see Shrek the Musical, live on stage at the Robinson Center in Little Rock! This Tony Award-winning musical is based on the Dreamworks animated movie, and tells the story of everyone’s favorite ogre, as he sets out on a quest to save his swamp from encroaching developers. Along the way, he meets Fiona, a beautiful princess who has been cursed to turn into an ogre herself. With the help of his new friends, Donkey and Tinkerbell, Shrek sets out to break the curse and win Fiona’s heart.

Filled with hilarious songs and dance numbers, this show is perfect for the whole family! Get your tickets today at www.shrektickets.com.

Thank you for supporting live theatre – we hope to see you at the show!

Thank you for supporting live theatre! The Arkansas Arts Center is excited to bring Shrek the Musical to Little Rock.

Shrek the Musical is based on the DreamWorks film and the book by William Steig. The story follows Shrek, a grumpy ogre who goes on a journey to find his true love, Fiona. Along the way, he meets Donkey, a talking donkey, and Fiona, a beautiful princess who has been locked away in a tower by her evil parents.

With help from his new friends, Shrek sets off to rescue Fiona and learns that true love doesn’t always come in the form of an elf or a prince. Shrek the Musical is a fun-filled adventure for the whole family!

The show will be performed at the Arkansas Arts Center’s Children’s Theatre on April 28-30 and May 5-7. Tickets are available now and can be purchased online or by calling 501-372-4000.

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