Shrek the Musical to Launch National Tour in 2010
Shrek the Musical to Launch National Tour in 2010
#1Shrek the Musical to Launch National Tour in 2010
Posted: 4/23/09 at 2:32pm
WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#2re: Shrek the Musical to Launch National Tour in 2010
Posted: 4/23/09 at 2:35pmThey're are going to have to downsize a lot! A little quick for a tour if you ask me...
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#2re: Shrek the Musical to Launch National Tour in 2010
Posted: 4/23/09 at 2:50pmprobably trying to secure a nomination for Best Musical (and i hope they succeed)
#3re: Shrek the Musical to Launch National Tour in 2010
Posted: 4/23/09 at 2:51pmI think this would do really well on tour.
I'm a professional. Whenever something goes wrong on stage, I know how to handle it so no one ever remembers. I flash my %#$&.
"Jayne just sat there while Gina flailed around the stage like an idiot."
#4re: Shrek the Musical to Launch National Tour in 2010
Posted: 4/23/09 at 2:53pmI am surprised by this. it is a very technical show and will be hard to tour and expensive. They haven't proved to be a hit on Broadway yet, I'm surprised they announced a tour.
outdamnwench
Featured Actor Joined: 6/3/07
#5re: Shrek the Musical to Launch National Tour in 2010
Posted: 4/23/09 at 4:24pm
My guess is, the tour will be a series of extended stops in large markets like Chicago and Toronto rather than the typical two-week engagements most tours rely on.
Although it's a tech heavy show, it could conceivably be toured. Most of the elements don't rely on theatre infrastructure such as flies and traps, but the deck, which most tours usually bring along with them anyway. The main issue would be wing-space if anything.
#6re: Shrek the Musical to Launch National Tour in 2010
Posted: 4/23/09 at 4:27pm
They're only announcing it now to secure a few road votes -- if they even get nominated. Wishful thinking if you ask me.
Updated On: 4/23/09 at 04:27 PM
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