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Adler Theatre
Your favorite ogre and his amusing friends are back for an all-new live stage spectacle! Making his first appearance on Broadway back in 2008, Shrek The Musical won hearts for its iconic adaptation of the Dreamworks animated film. With 8 Tony nominations up its sleeve, the musical has been watched and followed by millions of spectators worldwide. Defining a generation of kids and families who grew familiar with the cheeky green ogre and his donkey, the swamp's fairy tale shenanigans are heading to the big stage. With a massive line of shows plotted through 2024, it's coming to Adler Theatre on Thursday, October 10. If you think it's just another live re-enaction of the film, well it ain't! Offering a new twist, its producers share that the new production is "a visually and auditory feast for the senses" with astounding set design, choreography, and musical scoring. See Shrek, Donkey, Fiona, and the whole bunch on a wild fairy tale ride by booking your tickets now!
Enchanting and monstrously smart, Shrek The Musical offers a new twist to quirky Dreamworks animated film - Shrek. As the cheeky green ogre and his donkey embarks on new adventures on the live stage, get ready to follow the unstoppable bunch in the hilarious spectacle. It's time to "FALL IN LOVE ALL OGRE AGAIN!"
Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek... Now, we all know the timeless tale of this unlikely hero who sets foot on a life-changing mission with a wise-yet hilarious talking donkey. Featuring a princess wo resists the ogre's rescue as she anticipates prince charming, it's a fun ride we've all watched on the big screen. Based on the Oscar®-winning, smash hit, DreamWorks animated film, the musical won massive acclaim and 8 Tony Award nominations following its 2008 debut in Broadway.
The new spin is an intimate yet engaging Shrek experience that brings more color to its story. Sharing values of humanity and differences that make each of us special, it's more than just laughs, Shrek's also here for some important life lessons.
With new direction and choreography from Danny Mefford, the reimagined production is filled with amazing orchestrations, and goes back to Shrek's roots - the importance of embracing what makes each other special.
"Although Shrek stems from the 2001 DreamWorks film, it is genuinely theatrical, generous-spirited and mercifully free of the sensory bombardment that afflicts some of its rivals," The Guardian shared in its review of Shrek's 2011 show.
"Shrek has been a vaguely counter-cultural mainstream hit since the 2001 DreamWorks animated film (based on a 1990 book) and this touring production of the musical version is an absolute treat," Everything Theatre shared in their review of a September 2023 show.
A feast for the senses, the colorful spectacle breathes new life into the ogre's amusing story. We know how people perceive changes of differences from the original picture in stage plays.... Well, you can be assured that Shrek The Musical has done it right!
Witness Shrek, Donkey, Fiona, and the whole bunch head to the big stage for an enchanting day of spectacular adventures. Secure the best seats for the whole family by booking your tickets now!
Adler Theatre, Davenport, Iowa, , US
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