Royal City Musical Theatre hosts a fun-filled Shrek The Musical, April 17 to May 3
Fairy-tale adventure based on the 2001 DreamWorks Animation film is equal parts heartwarming and hilarious
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(From left) Chris Francisque, Tanner Zerr, and Madison Simms of Shrek The Musical. Photo by Matt Reznek
Royal City Musical Theatre is presenting Shrek The Musical from April 17 to May 3 at the Massey Theatre in New Westminster.
Bursting with family-friendly fun, Shrek The Musical follows a cast of fairy-tale misfits on a heartwarming journey of self-acceptance and inclusivity. This visually spectacular musical is packed with hilarious adventure, dazzling costumes, and larger-than-life characters.
Beginning in a swamp neighbouring the Kingdom of Duloc, Shrek The Musical opens with the grumpy ogre, Shrek, discovering that his home has been overrun by banished fairy-tale creatures. To regain his privacy, Shrek makes a deal with the dastardly Lord Farquaad to rescue Princess Fiona from a dragon-guarded tower. Aided by a talkative Donkey he rescues along the way, Shrek manages to rescue Fiona, but falls in love with her, unaware that she is under a secret curse.
The unlikely trio go on an adventure and discover self-acceptance and belonging along the way. The play stars Tanner Zerr as Shrek, Madison Simms as Fiona, Chris Francisque as Donkey, Kamyar Pazandeh as Lord Farquaad, and Alexis Hope as Dragon.
Based on the 2001 DreamWorks Animation film Shrek, Shrek The Musical made its Broadway debut in December 2008, earning 12 Drama Desk Award nominations, eight Tony Award nominations, and a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. The Broadway run was later followed by a tour of the U.S., as well as a revamped West End production in the U.K. The 1990 children’s book Shrek!, which was the basis for the film, is written by William Steig.
Royal City Musical Theatre is known for staging classic musicals, from Annie to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Last year’s 9 to 5 The Musical was a hit with local audiences, inspiring the company to stage another modern, family-friendly production this season.
Shrek The Musical’s creative team is led by director Chris Adams, choreographer Tracey Power, musical director Angus Kellett, lighting designer Robert Sondergaard, sound designer Rick Colhoun, props designer Stephanie Barclay, prosthetics and make-up designer Brooke Churchill, set coordinator Emily Dotson, and costume coordinator Caitlyn Baird.
For tickets and further information, visit Royal City Musical Theatre.
Post sponsored by Royal City Musical Theatre.
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