![]() ![]() The cast is a strong bunch of cookies- one of them literally-, with fabulous leading actors. It’s not too much it’s not too little, it’s just right. Matt Betz wonderful forested set features real tree branches, and trees onstage draped in fabric, worthy of Peter Pan Live!’s Neverland. The space is pretty tricked out, only enhanced by additional settings protruding from stage right and left, and even working its way into the audience. It’s a production for all ages, for the kids who were kids when the movie came out in 2001, the cult followers of the Broadway show, and just anyone who’s looking at have a couple of good-hearted laughs, and just a perfect night at the theatre. The entire production is beyond enjoyable, with laughs echoing from the newly renovated Uptown Theatre walls. What sounds like a traditional fairytale is littered with spunky characters, fart contests, and an all-around classic fairytale with heart, and a resounding message about overcoming adversity and being true to yourself.ĭirector Eric Criner makes a technically complicated show a breeze, and a downright pleasure to watch. What starts as a mission to get his swamp back turns into so much more by means of a talking donkey with a positive attitude, and a rescue mission to a castle guarded by a terrifying (and crazy awesome belting) dragon to rescue what Lord Farquaad- who may not be as big a man as he talks- cannot, in the form of the mysterious Princess Fiona. Eventually, he comes to love his solitude, until the day said solitude is no more: a gaggle of fairytale creatures, including the wicked witch, Peter Pan, Humpty Dumpty, the three bears, and a whole lot more are sent to Shrek’s swamp, by order of the infamous Lord Farquaad. At a young age, Shrek, an ogre with an unshakable mindset that ogres are meant to be feared and alone, is sent away to do just that. The show follows the movie pretty closely, but with a few additions, such as the start of the show, featuring Shrek’s parents. The original Broadway production was nominated for a laundry list of Tonys, including all the biggies: Best Musical, Book, Score- written by history making now Tony winner Jeanine Tesori-, Actor, Actress, and a few others. After a Seattle tryout, the show took up residence at the Broadway Theatre on the Great White Way, featuring Broadway greats Brian d’Arcy James as Shrek, queen Sutton Foster as Princess Fiona, and Christopher Sieber as Lord Farquaad, just to name a few. The musical version of the Oscar-winning animated classic Shrek originally graced the theatrical community in 2008. ![]() Reviewed by Juliana Adame, Associate Critic for John Garcia's THE COLUMN Rat / Duloc Dancer/ Tweedle Di– Ginny Wheelerĭuloc Dancer / Little Bo Peep – Meghan Maclellan White Rabbit / Rat / Knight – Blake Seabournĭuloc Dancer/ Ugly Duckling– Monica Flatleyīlue Bird / Duloc Dancer/ Tweedle Dum – Emily Guerra Witch / 3 Blind Mice / Duloc Dancer – Ayanna Edwardsģ Blind Mice / Duloc Dancer – Megan Alexander Magic Mirror / Pied Piper / Knight– Jacob HarrisĮlf / Rat / Duloc Dancer – Danielle Richardsģ Little Pigs / Duloc Dancer – Sarah Richmanģ Blind Mice / Rat / Duloc Dancer – Sydney Cornelius Teen Fiona / Baby Bear / Rat / Duloc Dancer – Kallie Menard He also called Rumpel a tyrannical ruler.Music by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics by David Lindsay-AbaireĬostume design by Eric Criner and Costumes By Dusty In the alternative universe he is again being used as a TV screen announcing that Rumpelstiltskin would have an announcement to the people of Far Far Away that if they catch the ogre Shrek they get a grand reward. He reports the news of Shrek, Donkey and Puss in Boots being captured by the guards of Far Far Away and is seen during the song "Livin la Vida Loca". The Magic Mirror is used as a TV screen in Shrek's home. The mirror is also seen attending Shrekand Fiona's wedding, and is later seen in Shrek's Karaoke Dance Party. ![]() Farquaad also uses him as a mirror while getting ready for his wedding. The Magic Mirror is later seen propped up on a easel in Farquaad's room, forced to replay an image of Fiona for him. After Farquaad chooses Fiona, the mirror attempts to warn him about "the little thing that happens at night" to no avail. ![]() The mirror presents him with three princesses to choose from: Cinderella, Snow White, and Princess Fiona. The Magic Mirror clarifies by saying that while Farquaad isn't a king, he can become one if he simply marries a princess. The mirror tells him that he isn't actually a king, prompting Farquaad to have Thelonious threaten him by smashing a handheld mirror. Farquaad has his captain bring him to the dungeons and asks the mirror if Duloc is the "most perfect kingdom of them all". The Magic Mirror is brought to Duloc at the request of Lord Farquaad. The Magic Mirror on the Wall is a mirror with magical properties that appears as a supporting character throughout the Shrekseries. ![]()
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