Shrek the Musical

Synopsis

Shrek the Musical brings the beloved story of the unlikely hero Shrek to the stage. Alongside a wisecracking donkey, Shrek ventures on a quest to rescue the feisty Princess Fiona as part of a deal to regain his swamp from the scheming Lord Farquaad. Set against a backdrop of fairy tale misfits and adventures, the musical delves into themes of acceptance, courage, and true love. With its witty dialogue, dynamic characters, and memorable songs, Shrek the Musical offers a heartwarming celebration of individuality and the power of what it means to be a true hero.

Musical numbers

Act I

• “Overture” – Orchestra
• “Big Bright Beautiful World” – Mama Ogre, Papa Ogre, Queen Lillian, King Harold, Shrek, Happy People/Angry Mob
• “Story Of My Life” – Pinocchio, Elf, Peter Pan, Ugly Duckling, Sugar Plum Fairy, Three Pigs, Wicked Witch, Mama Bear, Elf, Big Bad Wolf, Humpty Dumpty, Fairytale Creatures
• “Story Of My Life (Tag)” – Elf, Ugly Duckling, Pinocchio, Big Bad Wolf, Fairytale Creatures
• “The Goodbye Song” – Baby Bear, Fairytale Creatures
• “Don’t Let Me Go” – Donkey
• “Regiment #1” – Guards
• “Regiment (Reprise)” – Guards
• “What’s Up, Duloc?” – Lord Farquaad, Duloc Performers
• “What’s Up, Duloc? (Reprise)” – Lord Farquaad, Duloc Performers
• “I Know It’s Today” – Young Fiona, Teen Fiona, Fiona
• “Travel Song” – Donkey, Shrek
• “Forever” – Dragon, Donkey, Knights
• “This Is How A Dream Comes True” – Fiona, Dragon
• “Who I’d Be” – Shrek, Fiona, Donkey

Act II

• “Entr’acte” – Orchestra
• “Morning Person” – Fiona, Bluebird
• “I Think I Got You Beat” – Fiona, Shrek
• “The Ballad Of Farquaad” – Lord Farquaad, Guards
• “Air Guitar Crossover” – Fiona, Shrek
• “Make A Move” – Donkey, Three Blind Mice
• “Make A Move (Tag)” – Donkey, Three Blind Mice
• “When Words Fail” – Shrek
• “Morning Person (Reprise)” – Fiona
• “The Arrival Of Farquaad” – Lord Farquaad
• “Build A Wall” – Shrek
• “Freak Flag” – Gingy, Sugar Plum Fairy, Pinocchio, Three Pigs, Ugly Duckling, Papa Bear, Fairy Godmother, Wicked Witch, Big Bad Wolf, Humpty Dumpty, Mama Bear, Fairytale Creatures
• “Wedding Procession” – Choir
• “Big Bright Beautiful World (Reprise)” – Shrek
• “Cathedral Sunset/Transformation” – Crowd
• “Beautiful Ain’t Always Pretty” – Shrek
• “Finale: This Is Our Story” – Fiona, Shrek, Donkey, Mama Bear, Pinocchio, Gingy, Fairytale Creatures
• “I’m a Believer (Encore)” – Shrek, Three Pigs, Fiona, Young Fiona, Donkey, Dragon, Full Company

Production Notes