Shrek The Musical
Friday, October 11 - Saturday, October 12
Overture Hall
$25 - $100
Age Recommendation
6 and up
Once upon a time, in a swamp far, far away lived a big, green and not-so-mean ogre named Shrek. Get ready for a wild ride as this unlikely hero sets off on a quest with a chatty Donkey and a princess who's not your typical damsel in distress. It's the uproarious stage adventure inspired by the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks animated film, guaranteed to have you laughing all the way to the happily ever after!
“Altogether irresistible!” – USA Today
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Nicholas Hambruch As Shrek In Shrek The Musical. Credit: cyorkphoto -
The Company Of Shrek The Musical. Credit: cyorkphoto -
Nicholas Hambruch As Shrek, Kelly Prendergast As Princess Fiona And Ensemble in Shrek the Musical. Credit: Jason Anderson Pendleton Photography -
Naphtali Yaakov Curry As Donkey In Shrek The Musical. Credit: cyorkphoto -
Kelly Prendergast As Fiona In Shrek The Musical. Credit: Jason Anderson Pendleton Photography -
Timmy Lewis As Lord Farquaad And Ensemble In Shrek The Musical. Credit: cyorkphoto -
Tori Kocher As Dragon In Shrek The Musical. Credit: cyorkphoto -
Kelly Prendergast As Princess Fiona And Ensemble in Shrek The Musical. Credit: Jason Anderson Pendleton Photography -
Riley Johnston, Leon Ray And Carson Zoch As The 3 Pigs in Shrek The Musical. Credit: Cyorkphoto -
Nicholas Hambruch As Shrek In Shrek The Musical. Photo Credit: cyorkphoto
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