Shrek Musical Announces Creative Team, '08 Debut Potential

[Rob]

Posted: 10/12/06 at 5:56pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/l.cfm?id=133895

[theminutepast]

Posted: 10/12/06 at 6:07pm

Oh, God. I didn't know they wanted to make a musical out of Shrek. I guess I just prefer musicals to be more for adults, not children.

[alliez92092]

Posted: 10/12/06 at 6:12pm

Oh god. Why?

[JamesMacon]

Posted: 10/12/06 at 6:21pm

Well I hope they can make it as great as the movie...

[Show Off]

Posted: 10/12/06 at 6:37pm

hahahahha

no thanks, not something i'd want to see.

[rubo]

Posted: 10/12/06 at 6:40pm

Woooooooooow

Can't wait for Open Season - The Musical

[ElFantasma14]

Posted: 10/12/06 at 7:08pm

This is so funny, I was just thinking about the idea of Shrek: the Musical last night for some odd reason. I remember hearing it on TRL that they were going to make this. I think with the right people behind it, the show could be on par with Disney (at least). Although, with all these new shows coming up, what theatres will they go into? It might be a good idea to build some new theatres.

Also, for some strange reason, I can pictures Brain D'Arcy James as Shrek (maybe its the eyebrows? no offense of course) and Norbert Leo Butz as Lord Farquad.

[Raviolisun]

Posted: 10/12/06 at 7:13pm

Oh God. I think it's a great animated movie, but please. It's like a sign of the apocalypse.

Also, for some strange reason, I can pictures Brain D'Arcy James as Shrek (maybe its the eyebrows? no offense of course) and Norbert Leo Butz as Lord Farquad.

I could see that too, But it's kind of weird because I can see them in the reversed roles, too.

[rose_pearl]

Posted: 10/12/06 at 7:18pm

"Also, for some strange reason, I can pictures Brain D'Arcy James as Shrek (maybe its the eyebrows? no offense of course) and Norbert Leo Butz as Lord Farquad."

Hahaha, that's funny though. I would still rather not see this show actually happen. Shrek was a great movie, then they ruined it with a sequel. Can't we just leave it alone?

[DryMartini]

Posted: 10/12/06 at 7:21pm

I love Jeanine's music, so I have to say it might be a very exciting score....

[TheMecca]

Posted: 10/12/06 at 7:34pm

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA
But seriously what the hell is this

[bwayondabrain]

Posted: 10/12/06 at 7:36pm

i personally am somewhat excited for this
im most curious to see how they will stage a lot of this, and what the costumes will be like
:)

[broadwayjavajunkie]

Posted: 10/12/06 at 8:06pm

Oh sweet Jesus. Please no.

[Julian2]

Posted: 10/12/06 at 8:49pm

music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire

It could be worse, but its still like Rick Rubin producing kFed, good jelly on bad bread.

[AudreyTwoTwo]

Posted: 10/12/06 at 9:30pm

It sounds like a good show that can get kids interested in theatre.

I personally want to see how they're gonna have Fiona change from human to ogre and everything.

I hope they're not scary looking so I don't have nightmares.

[wickedfan]

Posted: 10/12/06 at 9:33pm

As much as I wince at the idea of this musical, at least it has a nice creative team. Again, could beworse: Michael Bay could have decided to make this his theatrical directing debut.

[TheaterAddict7652]

Posted: 10/12/06 at 11:06pm

Please let this be a joke...

[VivaBohemia]

Posted: 10/12/06 at 11:33pm

While we're at it, why not make Fraggle Rock's big come back at the theatre.

[neddyfrank2]

Posted: 10/13/06 at 12:47am

What a stupid idea.

[Cages or Wings]

Posted: 10/13/06 at 2:35am

I thought last year it was announced that Yazbek had beaten out Lippa for the opportunity to write the score. Am I hallucinating? I suppose it's possible, but I know that Lippa wanted to do it, and lost out (He had posted a song that he had written for Donkey on his website at one point).

[leefowler]

Posted: 10/13/06 at 8:45am

Why do people think this is a bad idea? Shrek is basically a parody of Disney style product, and a sendup of musicals like Beauty And The Beast and Tarzan seems like a funny idea to me.

[WiiCKED x3]

Posted: 10/13/06 at 11:58pm

This is such a bad joke.
I'm really excited for Disney's Kim Possible musical to come out,but what brave soul would like to play her? How about Idina Menzel as Kim and Harvey Fierstein as Ron .Anyone else care to add to this incredible list? You know you want to...

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 10/14/06 at 12:06am

2008?
gee i wish I had a couple of years to work on a project.
What do these people do during all that time?
I understand a project takes time but really...
Write it, get it up and see if it flies.
How long did it take to develop that mess known as TARZAN?

[theaterdude87]

Posted: 10/14/06 at 12:38am

I don;t think it works for bway...Universal Studios is a good bet. Like Disnety doing with Nemo at the Animal Kingdom. It will not translate the same way that Lion King did.

[DRSisLove]

Posted: 10/14/06 at 3:10am

Shoot. Me. Now.