Shrek The Musical Jr. By. [2] A typical performance of the show takes about two hours and 30 minutes, including an intermission.[3]. [Mama Bear] Mama's in the mud. 0; Previous Show; Next Show; frome musical theatre company. [34], Two musical themes in Wicked run throughout the score. [42], Wicked officially opened on June 10, 2003 at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco, after previews began on May 28, in a pre-Broadway tryout presented by SHN. Further information and casting are to be announced. The two of them reunite with Donkey, and all three attempt to escape while being chased by the angry Dragon and her skeleton minions. That time is what made the show work. [159][160] On June 23, 2008, the producers reported that over 1.4 million people had seen the London production since its opening, and grosses had topped 50million;[161] The same reports stated that the show has consistently been one of the two highest-grossing shows in the West End. 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Great for a musical unit, or just a way to lighten things up and watch a movie about Shrek. The trombonist doubles on tenor and bass trombones. [7] Wicked had performed in 16 different countries and is still going strong. [188] In July 2021, Schwartz stated that filming would begin in fall 2021 in Georgia, but filming was later postponed to March 2022 and again to June 2022. The first reed doubles on alto sax, clarinet, flute, and piccolo. [41], USA Today gave the show three and a half stars out of four, writing: "Shrek, which draws from William Steig's book about a lovable ogre and the DreamWorks animated movie that it inspired, is nonetheless a triumph of comic imagination with a heart as big and warm as Santa's. Composer Jeanine Tesori has written attractive, eclectic, pop-flavored melodies that range from a jaunty 'Travel Song' to a gutsy duet called 'I Got You Beat' for Shrek and Fiona that revels in rude noises." But when she confronts her, she tells her that there is also blood on her hands and advises her to smile and wave as the citizens set out to Kiamo Ko ("March of the Witch Hunters"). Shrek The Musical. She was seen as a fairy tale creature banished to Shreks swamp. A high definition filming of the Broadway production, shot by RadicalMedia, was released on DVD, Blu-ray and digital download on October 15, 2013 in North America and December 2, 2013 in the United Kingdom. Nessa has taken away the Munchkins' rights so that Boq can't leave her. Fiona's curse is broken, and she takes her true form: an ogress. "Donkey Pot Pie" (which is included on the original Broadway cast recording) was cut from future productions, replaced by "Forever." [1][2][3] The digital version of the film was made available on Netflix beginning in December 2013. [80], An Australian production officially opened on July 12, 2008, with previews commencing June 27 at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne. National World - Archive. The Wizard has given Glinda the title "Glinda the Good" and a public status as the nation's defender against Elphaba. The second non-equity tour began October 5, 2012, in Anchorage, Alaska, ending on April 7, 2013, in Reno, Nevada. In a tribute to Harold Arlen, who wrote the score for the 1939 film adaptation, the "Unlimited" melody incorporates the first seven notes of the song "Over the Rainbow." The original Broadway cast recording was recorded on January 12, 2009, and was released on March 24, 2009, by Decca Broadway Records. [160] For the week commencing December 27, 2010, the London production grossed 1,002,885, the highest single-week gross in West End theatre history,[162] with over 20,000 theatregoers attending the nine performances of Wicked that week. [Mama Bear] Mama's in the mud, Mama's in distress. The original principal cast appear, as well as various alumni across the show's Broadway run. PRINCESS FIONA / 21+ Galinda and Elphaba clash with each other in their letters to their parents and even in classes ("What Is This Feeling? The trumpeter doubles on a flugelhorn and a piccolo trumpet. [189] In November 2021, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were cast as Glinda and Elphaba respectively, with production originally set to begin in summer 2022 in the United Kingdom. [12][13] Rob Ashford is the co-director, as the Broadway creative team revised changes. "[196] Then, on December 7, 2022, it was revealed that Ethan Slater will be playing Boq. ", "Time to get Wicked! Now realizing that they have become something more than friends, and have become a family, Pinocchio now leads his gang back to Duloc to overthrow Farquaad once and for all. Produced by OCESA Teatro, the replica production played at the Teatro Telcel. The tour features a ninety-minute behind-the-scenes look at the props, masks, costumes and sets used in the show, and includes a question-and-answer session with the cast members. "[34] Schwartz further obscured the motif's origin by setting it in a minor key in most instances. Bode's casting as Nessarose makes her the first wheelchair-assisted actor to play the part. [197] On December 8, 2022, it was announced that Michelle Yeoh will be playing Madame Morrible, and Goldblum was confirmed to be playing the Wizard. | the Drama Teacher", "Universal Moves Forward With WICKED Film Adaptation; Stephen Daldry to Direct? Also, it keeps the song "Donkey Pot Pie" instead of the replacement, "Forever." Elphaba returns to the Emerald City to free the monkey servants and encounters the Wizard. [72] Woolf returned from maternity leave and Lucie Jones took over as Elphaba. 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Scene Breakdown SCENE 1 p. 1-4 Songs: Big Bright Beautiful World Characters: Storytellers (p. 1-4) Mama Ogre (p. 1-4) Papa Ogre (p. 1-4) Young Shrek (p. 1-4) Shrek (p. 3-4) Pinocchio(p. 1-4) Pig 1 (p. 1-4) Pig 2 (p. 1-4) Pig 3(p. 1-4) Ugly Duckling (p. 1-4) Papa Bear(p. 1-4) Baby Bear (p. 1-4) Big Bad Wolf (p. 1-4) Gingy (p. 1-4) Peter Pan (p. 1-4) . Click here. The show was nominated for a total of four awards at the 2012 Laurence Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical, Best Actor for Lindsay and Supporting Actor for Harman, as well as Best Costume Design for Tim Hatley. While Shrek is out finding a flower for Fiona, Donkey discovers that Fiona turns into an ogress at night, and she confesses that she was cursed as a child, which is why she was locked away in the tower. A press conference to celebrate their engagement is hijacked by the crowd's panicked rumors about Elphaba; one saying that she can be melted by water. The tour concluded at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles on March 15, 2015 with Jennifer DiNoia as Elphaba and Chandra Lee Schwartz as Glinda[50], Following a limited engagement of the first national tour from April 29 to June 12, 2005, a sit-down production opened at the Oriental Theatre in Chicago immediately following the tour as the original tour set was left in Chicago so the Chicago sit-down could happen. "Curtain To Close on 'Wicked' After 660 Performances". [199] On December 9, 2022, Chu confirmed on Twitter that filming had begun. BABY BEAR Well no more! Shrek has returned to his once again private swamp, but he misses Fiona. Elphaba refuses until she receives a letter concerning Fiyero. The majority of critics have appreciated the spectacle of the lavish production, and the "powerhouse" performances of actors in the roles of the two witches. [27], The London production of the show came to an end after 715 performances, on February 24, 2013. The original London cast recorded a single of "I'm a Believer" for promotional purposes. After, it took place in So Paulo in 2013, before touring around the country. "[133], The Japanese version of Wicked by the Shiki Theatre Company () has won high acclaim in Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, and Nagoya. Something Bad Dancing Through Life Popular I'm Not That Girl One Short Day A Sentimental Man Defying Gravity Thank Goodness The Wicked . 7:32. Elphaba, also called the Wicked Witch of the West, is the main protagonist of the Broadway musical, Wicked . Glinda maintains a cheerful front for the press but secretly regrets her decisions ("Thank Goodness"). Wicked The Musical | Official Broadway Site Broadway's Most Popular Musical Seen by more people each week than any other show. Shrek Jr. Alwayz On Stage's "Shrek The Musical Jr." is a wild and . [69], The production suspended performances on March 16, 2020, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. It was recorded during a live performance of the national tour in Chicago, and features Carrie Compere (Dragon) and Alan Mingo Jr. (Donkey). This became another role originally played by Idina Menzel that Verkaik played, following her success in the German, Dutch and English language productions of Wicked. [26] Carley Stenson later took over as Princess Fiona from May 23, 2012. [181] Universal announced in 2016 that the film would be released in theaters on December 20, 2019, with Daldry still attached to direct, and the script to be co-written by the musical's creators, Holzman and Schwartz. Get Tickets GREAT AVAILABILITY THIS WEEK Selecting any of the shows will take you to Ticketmaster. [45], On March 12, 2020, the show temporarily suspended production due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mama's in distress. This article is about the musical. He knocks on the floor; Elphaba steps out from a trap door, apparently having faked her death, and they embrace. [6], Wicked's productions across North America and abroad have been equally financially successful. Oberle was cast as Shrek in December. Block to Begin in Wicked Tour on March 25", "Amour Star Lands Role in Broadway's Wicked", "Broadway Officially Extends Theatre Shutdown", "All the Broadway shows that are reopening this fall", "Wicked Flies Back Into Broadway's Gershwin Theatre September 14", "VIDEO: WICKED Welcomes Original Star Kristin Chenoweth Home for Opening Night! [66] The production was tailored slightly for a British audience, including minor creative changes to dialogue, choreography and special effects. The Mirror then shows the audience the story of Fiona's childhood. Adapted for young performers and featuring a host of over-the-top roles for an expandable cast, there's a part for everyone in this dazzling adventure story. [28] The production was suspended in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Elphaba forces Glinda to hide, and she watches from the shadows as Dorothy throws a bucket of water on Elphaba, melting her. They explain of their banishment from the Kingdom of Duloc, by order of the evil Lord Farquaad, who sentenced them into penal transportation for being freaks, under penalty of death if they ever return ("Story of my Life"). [2] The home video release is also available on Netflix Streaming as of January, 2014. (turns to FIONA) Are we ready, darling? Wicked Witch: Angelica Ramos: Peter Pan: Cyra Ottinger-McKain: Ugly Duckling: Noelle Snyder: Mama Bear: Katie Delarosa: Baby Bear: Ella Griffin: Blind Mice 1 . August 14, 2022. Only a kiss from her true love will return her to her proper form, and she asks Donkey to promise never to tell. It was later included as part of a Highlighted Cast Recording, released on November 17, 2009. Meanwhile, Dorothy's friend, Fiyero (now a scarecrow) comes to the spot where Elphaba melted. [18] Merritt David Janes appeared as Lord Farquaad. Shrek The Musical by DreamWorks Shrek The Musical is a musical with music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek the Musical (2013) - Jennifer Simard as Wicked Witch - IMDb Shrek the Musical (2013) Jennifer Simard: Wicked Witch It looks like we don't have any photos or quotes yet. Wicked was named the Best Musical of the Decade by Entertainment Weekly magazine and hailed "a cultural phenomenon" by Variety magazine. [207], The closing song of Act I, Defying Gravity, is featured in the Glee episode Wheels, where Rachel (Lea Michele) and Kurt (Chris Colfer) sing it separately in a competition for the lead solo from the first season. Although hesitant, Shrek decides to travel to see Farquaad and try to regain his swamp, along with getting the Fairytale Creatures their homes back, with much encouragement from Pinocchio and the gang ("The Goodbye Song"). All of the songs featured on stage are present on the recording with the exception of "The Wizard and I (Reprise)," "A Sentimental Man (Reprise)" and "The Wicked Witch of the East." After a fight between the two witches, the Wizard's guards arrive. "[132] Paul Taylor of The Independent gave extremely negative remarks to his viewing of the London production, calling the attempt at topical political allegory "well-meaning but also melodramatic, incoherent and dreadfully superficial" while deploring the acting, songs and book, concluding that "the production manages to feel at once overblown and empty. Schwartz included it as an inside joke as, "according to copyright law, when you get to the eighth note, then people can come and say, 'Oh you stole our tune.' Fiona then insists that Shrek reveal his identity and is shocked that her rescuer is an ogre and not the Prince Charming her stories indicated. Although not included as a titled song, the theme appears as an interlude in several of the musical numbers. Theatre, Musicals; 3 out of 5 stars. She pronounces the words wrong and accidentally shrinks Boq's heart. Her Wicked journey started in Germany, where she performed in Stuttgart from 2007 to 2010. Shrek the Musical Tuesday 3rd - Sunday 8th May 2022. The second reed doubles on oboe, English horn, clarinet, and alto sax. This was then performed in all subsequent productions, replacing "Donkey Pot Pie.". The villager who turns her in is rewarded twenty silver pieces by the Captain of the Guard. Although Schwartz rarely reuses motifs or melodies from earlier works, the first Elphaba's theme came from The Survival of St. Joan, on which he worked as musical director. [206], Entertainer John Barrowman sang a version of "The Wizard and I" (retitled "The Doctor and I") on his 2008 tour of the UK, with adapted lyrics referring to his Doctor Who and Torchwood character Jack showing affection for The Doctor. The two begin a contest of trying to one-up each other to outdo the others' backstory, but end up revealing their respective pasts ("I Think I Got You Beat"). [175] The tour also featured in the Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago sit-down productions, and were each run by different long-serving cast members of the show. Wicked. Both songs were produced by British musician Brian May and were featured on her extended play Wicked in Rock (2008) and debut album Anthems (2010). Back outside the Wizard's palace, Glinda informs the People of Oz that the Wicked Witch is dead and that she will earn her title as "Glinda the Good". It was created by Sean McCourtan original Broadway production cast member who played the Witch's Fatherand Anthony Galde, who was a long-running swing in the Broadway company from 2004 to 2012. He noted that Glinda is such a showy role that the audience ends up rooting for her rather than the "surprisingly colorless" Elphaba, who is "nominally" the hero. In 2017, Wicked surpassed The Phantom of the Opera as Broadway's second-highest grossing musical, trailing only The Lion King. [193] By September 2022, Jonathan Bailey was confirmed to have been cast as Fiyero. It is notable for being the only Cast Album of the show that includes Glinda's Finale dialogue. Hidden away in a natural surrounding, Elphaba and Fiyero express their love for each other ("As Long As You're Mine"). On October 28, 2019, with its 6,681st performance, it surpassed Les Misrables to become Broadway's fifth-longest running show. Widget Area 2. She repeats the effect of the levitation spell on a broom and flies away from the Emerald City, leaving Glinda behind ("Defying Gravity"). A brand new production directed by Sam Holmes and Nick Winston and designed by Phillip Witcomb will begin a UK and Ireland tour beginning at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth in July 2023, running until April 2024. [165] When it transferred to Sydney, the production broke "all previous weekly box office records for a musical at the Capitol Theatre, grossing $1,473,775.70 in one week during October 2009. He promises Elphaba to grant her request if she proves herself. Story Theater Company Presents Shrek The Musical JR Performing at the Ames City Auditorium - June 17-26, 2022: SHREK THE MUSICAL JR. Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and subsequent Broadway musical. Though it was expected to begin performances in mid 2019, after the announcement no news was released and the production was never realized.[112]. Hurt by her presumed opinion, Shrek storms off. [31] A cast change for the tour took place July 8, 2015, with ensemble member Bront Barb taking over the role of Princess Fiona from Brookes. interTrend Communications, Inc. Mar 2021 - Present2 years 1 month. The tour ran in the U.S. through April 29, 2012, with the final show in Springfield, Missouri,[18] before playing Asia. 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Lord Farquaad, Duloc Performers, "Whats Up, Duloc? Shrek The Musical is a musical with music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek the Musical (2013) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb Full Cast & Crew Produced by Music by Jeanine Tesori Cinematography by Declan Quinn . Audition Central: Shrek The Musical JR. Add a photo or add a quote . She decides to surrender and the two women forgive each other of all allowances. A movie follow along packet for Shrek: The Musical. [129] Despite these mixed reviews, interest in Wicked spread quickly by word-of-mouth, leading to record-breaking success at the box office, as described below. [74], The show began its first UK/Ireland tour on September 12, 2013 at the Palace Theatre in Manchester, where it is played to November 16. [67], The West End production reunited the show's original creative team. Shrek and Donkey arrive in Duloc where Farquaad expresses his love for his kingdom, accompanied by his cheerful cookie-cut army of Duloc Dancers ("What's Up Duloc?"). Family "This Is Our Story" or "Finale" replaced "I Smell a Happy Ending" following the Seattle run, whilst "What Happens to Love?" A dance remix of her rock version of "Defying Gravity" was later released in 2011. [148], Wicked played to more than 2 million visitors in Chicago with a gross of over $200 million, making it the highest-grossing show in Chicago history by June 2007. [82] Guest unexpectedly died of a stroke months into the Melbourne season, with the role being taken up by Bert Newton. Afterward, the students are introduced to the technical advantages of the cage, which will prevent any animal from speaking. It's over a different chord and so on, but still it's the first seven notes of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'. [190], In April 2022, it was announced the film would be released in two parts, on Christmas Day in 2024 and 2025. It is loosely based on the 1995 Gregory Maguire novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, in turn based on L. Frank Baum 's 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its 1939 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film adaptation . In this intimate cabaret, Alice will explore the journey of her career spanning over 15 years. [6] In 2016, Wicked surpassed $1 billion in total Broadway revenue, joining The Phantom of the Opera and The Lion King as the only Broadway shows to do so. Its original stars included Idina Menzel as Elphaba, Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda, and Joel Grey as the Wizard. The cast included d'Arcy James as Shrek, Foster as Fiona, Sieber as Farquaad and Tartaglia as Pinocchio. [10] In these developmental workshops, Kristin Chenoweth, the Tony Awardwinning actress whom Schwartz had in mind while composing the music for the character,[15] joined the project as Glinda.
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