| How can you not love that giant, green, gaseous | | | | are as they seem. |
| ogre? Shrek went from the big screen to the | | | | Shrek the Musical began its run at the Broadway |
| Broadway stage, instantly becoming a popular | | | | Theatre in November 2008 and was nominated |
| show for fans of all ages. The fairytale story is | | | | for several Tony Awards, winning the accolade |
| about to be featured on stages across the | | | | for Best Costume Design of a Musical. The |
| country as the cast members get ready to | | | | musical ran for over year, finally closing in January |
| embark on a national tour. Chicago is getting | | | | 2010. The U.S. national tour, which is set to kick |
| ready to host the musical starting this July and if | | | | off in Chicago, will begin July 13 at the Cadillac |
| you're a resident in the Windy City you'll want to | | | | Palace Theatre. The original Broadway cast |
| reserve your spot at the theater to see Shrek, | | | | included Brian d'Arcy James as Shrek, Sutton |
| Fiona, Donkey and the three blind mice in this | | | | Foster as Princess Fiona and Daniel Breaker as |
| loveable stage adaptation. Visit to get your own | | | | Donkey. The cast members for the national tour |
| pair of <a rel="nofollow" | | | | have not yet been announced. |
| onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(' | | | | While many people may label Shrek as simply a |
| outgoing/article_exit_link');" href=" the Musical | | | | children's show, the movie and the musical are |
| tickets</a>. | | | | both designed for audience members of all ages. |
| Shrek started off as an Oscar-winning | | | | Laugh along as Donkey rambles endlessly to his |
| DreamWorks film that enchanted audiences | | | | traveling companions, or "boo" the evil Lord |
| around the world with its loveable cast of | | | | Farquaad as he plans his upcoming nuptials to an |
| characters. The title character seemed an unlikely | | | | unwilling Fiona. The comedic tale is a |
| hero: a giant green ogre who resides in a swamp. | | | | heart-warming love story that continues to grow |
| Shrek loves his slimy, uncleanly surroundings, but | | | | as Shrek and Fiona find out that they share quite |
| all great heroes are eventually called away to | | | | a few things in common, most importantly the |
| battle demons or fire-breathing dragons, tasks | | | | color green. |
| that are not particularly appealing to our | | | | Sing along to musical numbers like "This Is How a |
| protagonist though he still gets roped into the | | | | Dream Comes True," "I Think I Got You Beat," |
| adventure, albeit begrudgingly. The end result is of | | | | "Big Bright Beautiful World" and "This is Our Story" |
| course what all fairytales are made of - a | | | | when you settle in for an evening at the theater. |
| beautiful princess rescued from captivity in the | | | | It's likely that by the time the curtain closes, you'll |
| tower of the evil dragon by a gallant, noble ogre | | | | feel as if you've just become part of a fairytale. |
| and his trusty steed…a donkey. Okay…so | | | | Although not all dates for the forthcoming tour |
| things aren't exactly following the Snow White | | | | have been announced, you will want to check |
| pattern of events, but with Shrek not all things | | | | frequently to see if your town is fit for an ogre. |