Shrek filmed?

[Overkill]

Posted: 8/31/10 at 3:42pm

I read somewhere that they filmed the show before it closed on Broadway. Are there any plans to show it on TV or release it on DVD?

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 8/31/10 at 4:06pm

It aired on PBS last Wednesday in South Florida. They were offering the DVD on their pledge drive.

[Wildcard]

Posted: 8/31/10 at 8:27pm

I picked up the DVD/CD combo. Anything for PBS. Supported by viewers like me.

[TheKandyLife]

Posted: 8/31/10 at 8:35pm

is there anyway to get the filmed version of Shrek on Broadway, without buying the d.v.d.? I live in Scotland and can't exactly pick it up from the theatres, and don't have PBS on my TV.

any information or links to download would be appreciated, on the highest level! haha thanks!

[adamgreer]

Posted: 8/31/10 at 8:37pm

Midge Woolsey hosted the telecast.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 8/31/10 at 9:33pm

Why is there such a craving for mediocrity in today's world?

Shrek: the Musical is preserved on DVD. Patti LuPone GYPSY isn't.

Go figure.

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 8/31/10 at 9:41pm

I'm with Dolly. Shrek and Legally Blonde get immortalized and Grey Gardens does not. Ugh!!!!

[Wishing Only Wounds]

Posted: 8/31/10 at 10:13pm

Grey Gardens was turned into a movie... but, I do agree.

Although, I do love me some Legally Blonde.

[ljay889]

Posted: 8/31/10 at 10:15pm

Grey Gardens was turned into a movie... but, I do agree.

Lol, the HBO film was not based on the musical.

[B3TA07]

Posted: 8/31/10 at 10:26pm

Yo quiero

[ObiHave]

Posted: 8/31/10 at 10:56pm

Kids will bug their parents silly for Shrek whereas Patti's Rose may scare small children. That said it is a tragedy that more QUALITY productions are available. I would love to have a copy of Ragtime or Finian's Rainbow or Parade or Assassins...or well I could be here all night.

[CapnHook]

Posted: 8/31/10 at 11:01pm

GREY GARDENS, the stage musicals, was based on a movie. The new GREY GARDENS film by HBO is NOT the musical. So no, GREY GARDENS (the musical) is not "immortalized."


I'm aware that SHREK was filmed for a DVD release, but I was not aware that the DVD is available for purchase!? Did I miss the release?? I don't see how...

[adamgreer]

Posted: 8/31/10 at 11:13pm

No, Capn, you didn't miss anything but the sarcasm in the thread

[IdinaBellFoster]

Posted: 8/31/10 at 11:15pm

^ I believe they are being sarcastic

I still think we'll see some sort of combo release package when Shrek Forever After arrives on DVD.

[dg22894]

Posted: 8/31/10 at 11:34pm

How can i get the dvd in the midwest?

[KirbyCat]

Posted: 8/31/10 at 11:38pm

So apparently it's on Pay-Per-View/On Demand at certain hotels in New York?
A friend just texted me a few months ago and said she saw it on her hotel TV...

[TheatreFan4]

Posted: 8/31/10 at 11:49pm

It's not on DVD, it's not PPV. Do you really think the Shrek producers would do this on the down low?

[Famebroadway2]

Posted: 9/2/10 at 8:04pm

When are they going to release it?

[phantom39]

Posted: 9/16/10 at 5:31pm

Any chance they'll have it out by November with the release of Shrek the fourth?

[rorschach37]

Posted: 9/16/10 at 10:16pm

I certainly hope so.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 9/17/10 at 12:37am

I would love to see this on DVD. I saw the show on Broadway and even though it is far from perfect it is a lot of fun and the sets and special effects were pretty awesome.

[phantom39]

Posted: 9/19/10 at 6:37pm

hmmm?

"Ashford told me recently that he and his associates have re-staged a lot of numbers and he has worked closely with Moore on making audiences care more about the title character.
‘I think you’ll be happily surprised,’ he said. a filmed version of the Broadway show was screened to theatrical agents in London and scores of actors have been seen for the four main roles of Shrek, Princess Fiona, Lord Farquaad and Donkey."


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1289438/Has-Amanda-Holden-got-talent-Shrek-musical.html#ixzz101A2jhnv

[LegallyBroadway2]

Posted: 9/26/10 at 2:40am

seriouslyyyyyy this damn recording needs to surface.

[Kad]

Posted: 9/26/10 at 11:22am

If they're restaging numbers and making changes now, it seems odd that they'd release a DVD of the original production.

Of course, it seemed odd in the first place.

I'd be surprised if it really sees a mass-market release.

[phantomvegas2]

Posted: 9/26/10 at 11:42am

It makes me wonder if they really are because they haven't even announced DVD/Blu release date for Shrek Forever After...