The fun starts Friday, April 25th when the Bridgeport Theatre Company presents its final show of the season, Shrek the Musical. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film and the book by award-winning author William Steig, this production brings our favorite fairy tale characters to life with new songs, toe-tapping production numbers, and irreverent humor that will be appreciated by young and old alike.
A cast of 30 local performers adds new excitement to the familiar story of the unlikely ogre hero, along with his loquacious sidekick, on a noble quest to rescue a feisty princess. Add in a swamp full of displaced magical creatures, a diminutive despot of a prince, and an amorous lady dragon, and hilarity ensues. As with all good fairy tales, whether fractured or not, you will get a hint of a moral or two amidst the music and the laughter and you will leave the theater a true believer in the hero in us all.
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Shrek the Musical runs from April 25th through May 11th at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre. Showtimes are Fridays at 8 pm; Saturdays at 5 pm and 8:30 pm; and Sundays at 5 pm. Music by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics by David Linsay-Abaire. Directed by Frank Root, with choreography by Abby Root, musical direction by Eli Newsom, vocal direction by Phillip Bettencourt, scenic design by Kevin Pelkey, costume design by Jessica Camarero, lighting design by Phill Hill, sound design by Chris Gensur and projection design by Damon Testani.
To order tickets visit Bridgeport Theatre Company or call 203-576-1636 (option 0.)
