Shrek The Musical
We loved this show! It’s a lot of fun for children preschool aged and older, especially if they are fans of the original Shrek movie. This Broadway musical is really worth the ticket price, with outstanding performances, costumes, singing and dancing. Shrek The Musical is playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre now through September 5, 2010. Ticket prices range from $25 - $90.
Your family will be smiling a lot during this show. The costumes and staging bring the fairy tale of Shrek to the stage right before your eyes. The characters are a hoot. Of course you will love Shrek, but it is two others that really steal the show. Princess Fiona is more feisty, funny and touching then in the movie. We see how she grew up a lonely girl in an ivory tower. It creates a huge compassion for her. We see how she is longing to get out and see the world, even though she is so naive and inexperienced. I just loved her. The other great character is Lord Farquaad, the super-small evil nemesis of Shrek. You will crack up every time he is on stage. The way his costume works was a huge fascination to my son - it’s very cool.
As in many musicals, the second act is superior to the first. Children may be a tiny antsy at the end of the first act, but assure them the second half of the show is fantastic. All the best songs and action make it go by in a fun flash. The song, “I Think I’ve Got You Beat” highlights bodily functions to great effect. Of course the biggest laughs come from farting and burping - no matter how old you are farts and burps are funny. “Freak Flag” is the most well known song from the show and it is a show stopper. The entire cast gives high energy to that number.
Shrek The Musical is better then the movie. You will be impressed. It’s clever, funny and has a good message - be yourself and it’s ok to be different. What kid wouldn’t benefit from that advice?