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"Dont let me go" Shrek the Musical Farwell Thread

Posted: 1/1/10 at 4:48pm

After a little more than a year on Broadway on January 3rd 2010 Shrek the Musical will play its final performance.
Dispite having the "Shrek" name on its side, and its top talent cast, Shrek the Musical never really found a "audience" on Broadway.
Shrek the musical will have played 441 performances and 37 previews (January 3rd) and will be missed by many fans and theater goers.

I am so happy to have my ticket for the Final Performance to this great show and its so sad to see it closing.

Reflect upon this great Musical Here.
"Everything in life, is only for now" -Avenue Q
#2

re: 'Dont let me go' Shrek the Musical Farwell Thread

Posted: 1/1/10 at 4:51pm

I saw Shrek in June and August. Loved it each time! Do you guys remember back in August when they announced Ben Crawford becoming the new Shrek and tickets on Sale till May 2010... Can't wait to see it in my hometown, Chicago!
#4

re: 'Dont let me go' Shrek the Musical Farwell Thread

Posted: 1/1/10 at 4:58pm

At first, I did think that this show would be very corny. After I saw it, I thought it wa very decent. I think that the musical is a bit more "dark" and "mature" than the movie. And that's what made it a nice experience. I hope they have a great cast for the tour.
#5

re: 'Dont let me go' Shrek the Musical Farwell Thread

Posted: 1/1/10 at 5:00pm

I was one of those who thought this would be the worst musicals ever because I didn't like the movies. However, once I saw some television performances, and kept getting drawn in because Christopher Sieber was in the cast, I decided to go see it in June when I was visiting the city for four days. I ended up winning the lotto.

It was just a fun show, and am not ashamed to have seen it. The cast was excellent, and it became one of my favorite shows I saw on that trip.
"I don't want the pretty lights to come and get me."-Homecoming 2005 "You can't pray away the gay."-Callie Torres on Grey's Anatomy. Ignored Users: suestorm, N2N Nate., Owen22, master bates
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re: 'Dont let me go' Shrek the Musical Farwell Thread

Posted: 1/1/10 at 6:27pm

I will also be attending the final performance on Sunday afternoon. It'll be my 6th time seeing the show, but the first time with Ben Crawford as Shrek, the new Teen and Young Fiona's, a few of the newer ensemble members, and the new finale. I'm really excited to be able to see the show one last time, but also a little upset to see it go because this show was my vice all throughout 2009. Hopefully I can see it on tour if/when it comes near Buffalo.
#12

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Posted: 1/1/10 at 7:16pm

Sad to see this misunderstood musical go. Underneath its spectacle and million-dollar sets and costumes, Shrek was really just a sweet little show written by two of modern Broadway's brightest minds and starring some of Broadway's biggest talents. Christopher Sieber and Brian D'Arcy James deserved Tony awards their year, no joke.
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re: 'Dont let me go' Shrek the Musical Farwell Thread

Posted: 1/1/10 at 7:17pm

I saw it for the first time actually a year ago today and then again in July, I personally really liked it and am sad to see it go.
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5 May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
#14

re: 'Dont let me go' Shrek the Musical Farwell Thread

Posted: 1/1/10 at 7:20pm

Also: I really hope that Chris Sieber finds his way back to the stage ASAP. Especially loved his improv towards the end of the run.

And Ben Crawford has a great voice, just don't love his character accents. Nevertheless he is very talented and hope to see him as well on the stage again.
#16

re: 'Dont let me go' Shrek the Musical Farwell Thread

Posted: 1/1/10 at 8:36pm

The musical is very underrated. The lyrics to the songs were very clever and lots of effort was put into the whole show.

Updated On: 1/1/10 at 08:36 PM

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re: 'Dont let me go' Shrek the Musical Farwell Thread

Posted: 1/1/10 at 9:32pm

anyone planning on lining up for Student Rush on Sunday? I want to go but I'm not sure how early I should come to make sure I get a ticket. Any time suggestions?
Without bread we'd just be hungry but without theatre we'd be dead
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Posted: 1/2/10 at 2:42pm

such a great show. this will be my second time seeing it, since i saw the first NY preview. looking forward to attending the show on sunday and seeing all the changes they put into place, especially the finale.
"Put Your Faith In What You Most Believe In...."
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Posted: 1/2/10 at 3:13pm

Great show! I didn't expect to, but I did, enjoy it a lot! I'm so sad to see it go AND that I won't be able to catch it one more time before it closes. To everyone who will get another chance to see it: enjoy!
"Bitch I don't know your life"-Andre Ward, Xanadu

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