Shrek the Musical to Launch National Tour in 2010

[musicaltheatrefan3]

Posted: 4/23/09 at 2:32pm

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/128564.html

[WishingOnlyWounds2]

Posted: 4/23/09 at 2:35pm

They're are going to have to downsize a lot! A little quick for a tour if you ask me...

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 4/23/09 at 2:50pm

probably trying to secure a nomination for Best Musical (and i hope they succeed)

[CSonBroadway]

Posted: 4/23/09 at 2:51pm

I think this would do really well on tour.

[Drunk Chita Rivera]

Posted: 4/23/09 at 2:53pm

I 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]

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.

[CATSNYrevival]

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