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#27

re: SHREK the Musical to open 12/14 at the Broadway Theatre

Posted: 2/11/08 at 10:09pm

Interesting point, Princeton. In the movie she transforms before your eyes. I'm not saying that the musical has to follow the movie in every aspect, but it would be great if they could do it that way, a la The Witch in Into the Woods.
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#28

re: SHREK the Musical to open 12/14 at the Broadway Theatre

Posted: 2/11/08 at 10:09pm

OK, now I MUST see this show.

Sutton and Kecia as Fiona and Dragon will be amazing.
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#29

re: SHREK the Musical to open 12/14 at the Broadway Theatre

Posted: 2/11/08 at 10:40pm

I am still kind of against the idea but the cast is getting me excited.
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#30

re: SHREK the Musical to open 12/14 at the Broadway Theatre

Posted: 2/11/08 at 10:42pm

Ditto, dancingthrulife04.
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#31

re: SHREK the Musical to open 12/14 at the Broadway Theatre

Posted: 2/11/08 at 11:41pm

"Broadway-The Theme Park
Sad."

Why are people so pessimistic about the show...it doesn't even open for another 9 months on Broadway.
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#33

re: SHREK the Musical to open 12/14 at the Broadway Theatre

Posted: 2/12/08 at 12:39am

Okay. I'll buy it.
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#36

re: SHREK the Musical to open 12/14 at the Broadway Theatre

Posted: 2/12/08 at 11:14am

While I still don't see any reason why Shrek had to become a muscial, the cast so far looks excellent. I just hope it doesn't end up looking like a kiddie show you'd see at Universal Studios or something.

I do wonder how they're going to handle the transformations.
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#37

re: SHREK the Musical to open 12/14 at the Broadway Theatre

Posted: 2/12/08 at 11:19am

In the movie, they made fun of Beauty and the Beast with Fiona's transformation by taking it directly from the movie where the beast transforms back into a prince. It'd be funny if they carried this over to the Broadway production by copying the transformation effect used in the Beauty and the Beast musical.
#39

re: SHREK the Musical to open 12/14 at the Broadway Theatre

Posted: 2/12/08 at 12:20pm

Ever since this show was announced I thought it would be perfect if instead of being like the film, it poked fun at all the Disney shows on Broadway. I think that'd make it pretty unique and fun, I think it's the only way the show could be fresh instead of a movie recap.
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#40

re: SHREK the Musical to open 12/14 at the Broadway Theatre

Posted: 2/12/08 at 12:47pm

Kecia Lewis-Evans? So we can assume that the dragon will have dialogue, never mind a musical number.
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#42

re: SHREK the Musical to open 12/14 at the Broadway Theatre

Posted: 2/12/08 at 2:52pm

"I just hope the dragon isn't just her with a big hat on her head."

If the idea about mocking Disney on Broadway is right, I'd expect Dragon and Donkey to have Lion King-like costumes; or maybe Dragon will be on rollerblades!!
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#47

re: SHREK the Musical to open 12/14 at the Broadway Theatre

Posted: 2/12/08 at 4:29pm

Although I never saw the Shrek movie, I too am getting exited about this show because of the cast, and Jeanine Tesori as well. Hey, it's 3 Millie alums at once!
Let's see, Nov 8, that's a Saturday. Can't wait!

And as for that comment on how Sutton can only act "ditzy", well she's as fine a comedic actress there is these days. Adorable and sweet to boot!
#49

re: SHREK the Musical to open 12/14 at the Broadway Theatre

Posted: 2/12/08 at 5:05pm

sometimes actors take the work that's offered.

especially when it includes a hefty paycheck.
Laughter is much more important than applause. Applause is almost a duty. Laughter is a reward. Carol Channing

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