Sioux Falls, SD — Fifth Estate Entertainment and Round Room Live are thrilled to announce that an all-new version of SHREK THE MUSICAL will depart Duloc to embark on a cross-country national tour that includes a stop at the Washington Pavilion on October 24–26, 2024. Audiences can expect a SHREK that feels both familiar and refreshingly new, inviting everyone to “fall in love all ogre again.” Tickets are available for purchase at WashingtonPavilion.org/SHREK.
“We’re excited to bring this reimagined SHREK THE MUSICAL to the Washington Pavilion. It’s a fresh take that stays true to the story’s heart — celebrating who we are and finding love in unexpected places. Our community is in for a treat,” says Regina Ruhberg, Director of Performances for Washington Pavilion Management, Inc.
Kimberly Akimbo Tony Award-winning duo Jeanine Tesori (music) and David Lindsay-Abaire (book) revisit their first collaboration to deliver a more intimate and engaging experience — a joyful, colorful SHREK that leans into the humanity in all of us that celebrates our differences. With all-new original direction and choreography by Danny Mefford (Choreographer, Dear Evan Hansen), this reimagined production of SHREK THE MUSICAL brings the show back to its roots — giving it a new kind of love emphasizing the importance of loving ourselves and one another.
David Lindsay-Abaire says, “It’s been such a gift to get to revisit the show after all these years and rethink some of the choices and reimagine the piece as a whole. This all-new production is leaner and more focused. It’s joyful and funny and feels beautifully hand-crafted in a way that really brings out the things we first fell in love with — the heart and wonder and humor of the story.”
Jeanine Tesori adds, “We wanted to make a show that families could come to, to laugh and be moved. Something that would create a memory, because everybody has felt like an ogre now and then.”
Based on the hit DreamWorks animated film, SHREK THE MUSICAL is a hilarious fairy tale adventure with a cast of vibrant characters and a ‘shrek-tacular’ score that’s perfect for the young and the young-at-heart! Our unlikely hero finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and the feisty Princess Fiona who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand ... and his name is Shrek. It’s not easy being green, but this irreverently fun musical proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre!
The tour cast features Nicholas Hambruch (Shrek), Kelly Prendergast (Fiona), Naphtali Yaakov Curry (Donkey), Timmy Lewis (Lord Farquaad), JRay Kuhn (Pinocchio), Tori Kocher (Dragon), Ally Choe (Sugar Plum Fairy/Gingy/Young Fiona), Hope Schafer (Mama Ogre/Wicked Witch), Zach Perrin (Pig 2), Katherine Paladichuk (Teen Fiona/Peter Pan/Tail), Sage Jepson (Wolf), Cynthia Ana Rivera (Mama Bear/Blue Bird), Carson Zoch (Pig 3), Demetrio Alomar (Papa Ogre/Papa Bear), Kiana Clarke (Ugly Duckling), Leon Ray (Pig 1), Casey Lamont (Swing/Dance Captain), John Cardenas (Swing) and Zach Perrin (Swing). Harrison Roth is music director.
SHREK THE MUSICAL features scenic design by Steven Kemp, sound design by Ben Selke, Puppet Design by Camille LaBarre and Props by Cam Upton, orchestrations by John Clancy, tour music supervision by Chris Fenwick and casting by Wojcik Casting Team. The executive producer for the tour is Dani Davis.
The original SHREK THE MUSICAL opened on Broadway on December 14, 2008, running for 441 performances and 37 previews. The musical received eight Tony Award nominations, winning one.
Additional information about the show is available at www.shrekthemusicaltour.com. Follow the tour on Instagram (@shrekthemusicaltour), Threads (@shrekthemusicaltour), TikTok (@shrekthemusicaltour) and YouTube (@ShrekTheMusicalNATour).
About Fifth Estate Entertainment
Founded in 2016, Fifth Estate Entertainment is a New York based theatrical production and general management company specializing in developing and producing live entertainment for the stage as well as managing tours, New York City productions and special events. Recent productions include the 10th Anniversary tour of Rock of Ages, Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live and In Residence on Broadway.About Round Room Live
Round Room Live is the leading producer and promoter of exhibitions and family show entertainment, specializing in transforming both new and iconic intellectual property into engaging and thrilling live events. Round Room creates unique live experiences tailored to the distinct character of each property and produces the highest quality productions for audiences around the world. Their current roster of touring theatrical shows includes: Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour, Blippi The Musical (2023 Olivier Award nomination for Best Family production), Sesame Street Live!, Peppa Pig Live, Nitro Circus 20th Anniversary Tour and Blue’s Clues & You! Live On Stage. Round Room’s Immersive and Entertainment Experiences division is currently touring: Formula 1: The Exhibition, Jurassic World: The Exhibition, Mandela: The Official Exhibition and Tupac Shakur. Wake Me When I’m Free.About Washington Pavilion Management, Inc. (WPMI)
Washington Pavilion Management, Inc. is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the largest arts organization in the state. The management company oversees and programs two historic City of Sioux Falls facilities: the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and the Orpheum Theater Center. The company also provides professional management services, including administration, arts, science and educational programming; ticketing; event management; marketing; and more to other arts and nonprofit organizations. For information, please visit WashingtonPavilion.org.# # #