Shrek The Musical

We loved it. We laughed so much and really enjoyed the performances. Great talent. Shrek, Fiona, Donkey and Pinocchio were our favorites. The Wolf was likeable also. The actress playing Fiona (Ayse Yilmaz, I believe) was impressive with her acting and singing ability and very engaging onstage. And I thought Shrek was very true to character including the accent. Everyone really delivered. I noticed the script and numbers followed the Broadway version and I thought it was very well done. 10 stars in our book!

The production, cast & performance was excellent. I am a moderate theatre goer, and only "Jersey Boys" on Broadway, surpassed. However, the 'king's' performance was second to none. Excellent facility, BTW!

The stage, the costumes, the songs, the dancing the entire show was great. I never stopped smiling the entire time. The cast was beyond amazing!!! Princess Fiona is beautiful, silly, sensitive, loving, funny, sarcastic green, stinky but most of all mesmerizing. It is impossible to take your eyes off of her when she is on stage. I would see it many many more times with this wonderful and talented cast!!!!

My 10 year old son and I left dancing. We were both enchanted and entranced with this adorable musical. This is a must for anyone visiting Chicago. When the show tours in Kansas City - we'll be there.

Srek the musical was so cute! It was great for all ages. I loved that it kept the adult jokes in it, and also left the jokes in there for the kids.

The Musical was awesome! There were 7 of us including my 6 & 4 year old......they were at the edge of their seats with smiles on their faces the whole time!

I had been looking forward to seeing "Shrek the Musical" for over a year, so my expectations were quite high. It did not disappoint! The show is filled to the brim with laughs and unforgettable songs sung by your favorite characters from "Shrek." Do not miss!

Five us us went, 3 adults and 2 children. (Two Grandmothers, Daughter and 2 grandchildren) All of us loved it, it was by far one of the best we've seen. My grandchildren kept thanking me all night and all the way home. For each of my grand daughters birthday every year for the last 3 years ( they are 8 & 10) the other grandmother and I take them to see a play in Chicago. This was their favorite by far!

It was awesome! This is my second musical and it was wonderfull

Our family went to see Shrek and loved every minute of it. The costumes & set were wonderful, but what really stands out are the talented performers. They present this tongue-in-cheek stage performance of the Shrek cartoon with adrenaline and passion. From the opening curtain to the closing performance of "I'm a Believer" we were completely riveted and entertained! Kudos to the cast on stellar vocal performances!

Shrek the Musical is absolutely entertaining and hilarious. My 10 year old couldn't stop laughing! The cast is so talented and the special effects were amazing. We may have to see it again.

Sherk the Musical was very amusing. Even though we haven't seen the original Shrek movie for a while it seems as though it follows the movie. All characters did a great job. The costumes and sets were very creative and colorful. This show is good for all ages! There is some adult humor and a few swear words...but not anymore than there was in the movie. Loved the reference to Lion King!

What a great show! I attended with my kids - who are all adults - and we laughed and laughed!! The music was wonderful and the performers were amazing. Everyone should go see this show. It is not just for kids!

My only regret is that I did not take my nephews and niece to see Shrek The Musical when they visited Chicago a few weeks ago. Wonderful music, costumes and scenery, along with some well-planned flatulence, would have been a GREAT evening out with the kids! Entertaining and FUN for boys and girls of all ages!

My husband and I thought the show was great. The 3 main characters were absolutely wonderful and if there is ever another run in Chicago, I would take other family members. Great job cast and crew!!

My 20 yo son and I saw Shrek. I regret not bringing my 16yo. I think this musical would be great for most ages. Singing was amazing. Not any "memorable" songs, but all the songs intertwined with the storyline seamlessly and they were fun songs. Were else can you see tap dancing mice? Many people walked out before the final song to beat the rush - stand up and clap along to fhe final number. It was the best number of the night.

Shrek the Musical was terrific!! What a joy for all ages, a great show for the entire family!! My 6-year-old was dying to go, and despite the price & awful traffic, we went to the matinee and really enjoyed all the songs, setpieces, costumes. The comedy was wonderful, I laughed the whole way through!! There are many funny lines, sharp comic timing, and a healthy irreverence...... the singing is good, very colorful, and Shrek himself was certainly the star!!! Big raves for the Fiona actress as well.....but I am so glad my little boy and I shared the time together downtown in the big city!!! Shrek himself delivered, and the entire production is a major winner--- what a prize!!! If you have the time and money, go---- you'll be surprised & very entertained!!!!!

This is not just a kid's show. Shrek was an all around excellent show. The cast was first rate. It was hillarious, it reminded me of the Producers...not the story but the type of musical. Every scene and song was great. There was something for everyone. I usually hate the peer pressure of the standing ovation but I was on my feet of my own free will.

I took my 2 little boys(ages 4 & 5) to see Shrek last night. It was the first musical for both. They loved it! Great story, great singing, sets, lighting, everything. Kids will love it and adults will be amazed!

The experience had two great happenings. The first was born out of the panic of lost tickets. I called ticketmaster to plead my case and talked to Tina who was an angel of mercy. She took care of me and assured me that my wife and I could still take our two grandsons to the show THANKS TINA The show was not only presented well by the cast members but displayed some very excellent technical stagecraft as well. We see 20 or so plays per year ,and I come from a stage background so may I compliment you and the entire production company on the best show we have seen this Year

Shrek the Musical was a delightful play. The singing and songs were great. Although there were a number of younger children in the audience, they were very well behaved. They had many moments of comedy and all the actors were just great! The characters were wonderful creations from the gingerbread man to the fire-breathing dragon....is was a very enjoyable experience.

It was great! I think it is a great show for kids as well as adults. The music was good and the added parts fit into the movie storyline perfectly. Really enjoyed it!

What a surprise! Well not really! I knew it would be good but I was knocked over by how GREAT it was. All the talented actors with such brilliant voices belting out fabulous songs and music. The "somewhat suttle" references to other musicals had me bent over with laughter and playing "Where's Waldo" throughout the performance. Donkey and Lord Farquaad............soooooooo funny, sooooooo well acted!!! I just wanted Donkey to hit me with.... "and in the mornin' I'm makin' waffles!!!!" It's well written and extremely well performed yet the theater was darn near empty...hey theater-goers, ya don't know what you're missing. But take small children to a matinee. I left as a true "Believer"...and would definitely go back again.

it was a wonderful show. the ending was energetic and fun. my hands hurt from clapping so much!!! Brilliant!!!

I viewed Shrek the Musical in Chicago with a preteen, middle aged person & senior citizen & we all throughly enjoyed it! I'd recommend seeing this musical!

Great family event, took my mom and two nieces. The 5 and 8 year olds were rivetted to their seats. Great execution of the original movie. Would put this on the must see list!

Enjoyed the musical! I took my granddaughter and we both loved it!

When I went to went to see Shrek The Musical I was really not expecting much. By the end of the first musical number I was hooked. It is such a fun and entertaining show and it is a perfect show to bring the kids. If you dont like being around kids, don't go as there are plenty of them in the audience

From the moment the curtain went up and the music started we didn't even want to blink, we feared we might miss something hilarious. The show did not disappoint, it was everything we expected and more!

We attended on Tuesday evening, my Mom, and my two daughters ages 24 & 20 along with myself. I was not sure what to expect. I thought it might be a little on the boring side... Boy was I incorrect. The actors were fantastic. All my favorites. We laughed TONS!. The performance was GREAT! I will be telling all my friends!

What an amazing time for young and old!!!! There were moments when I cackled at the subtle humor, and moments where my 7 year old giggled and cheered! The ability to make such a popular movie into a musical----amazing! The music was fabulous, and everyone was on their feet for the finale! It's not Shrek unless there is one more musical number!!!!

I took 3 girls, ages 5,7,and 10 and we all loved it! The show was not only entertaining, it was hilarious for both kids and adults! The singing was very good as well. The kids loved Donkey the most.

Really A MUST SEE show!!! Awesome from the casts to the production, its amazing!!

The show was hilarious. the actor's performance was outstanding!

I took my son to his first Broadway play and he is hooked !!! He keeps asking what play is coming here next!!!

The show was excellent! the characters, music, costumes, and scenery was awsome! My only complaint was with the Fox staff for seating late comers while the show was going on. There were several times, people were coming in and blocking our view to be seated; not to mention the interuptions of listening to the actors.

Wonderful booming voices! ... as Broadway singers should have. The musical was clever, offering quirky additions to the story. We LOVED it!

This experience was as great as the first Shrek movie! I really enjoyed the adult-themed laced humor in such a child's animated story! And the singing was great as well. I really loved "Dragon's" improvised version of Jennifer Holliday/Hudson's ". . .And I'm Telling You You're Not Going" with "You're Staying". I wish that had been part of the movie. Oh, I forgot the film wasn't a musical. There was nothing inappropriate about the musical and everything was on point!

We had a great time! Everything was perfect! My daughter wanted to come back that evening to see it again!

Out of ALL the events I have attended at The Orpheum THIS WAS THE BEST EVER!!! Thank you for making this a memorable for my granddaughter, Aubree, and I. I would see it again!!!

"I Believe" - we loved it! It was worth dealing with the Texas State Fair and Cotton Bowl football game to get there!

I am so glad that I purchased these tickets last year for my family, it was worth the wait! We were expecting to fall in love with the original characters all over again, and we were not dissapointed!! The ensemble cast of characters was so much fun and we all fell in love with Pinochio and Lord Marquart...very funny!!! We liked Shrek, however, the actor who portrayed him had a bit of a hard time keeping his "Ogre-Scottish" accent consistent throughout the show, but overall he did a good job. The show also featured a few children who played small roles, and with one exception, they did a good job. Unfortunately the young lady who played "young Fiona" either had an "off" performance or she really should not have been cast, as her voice was just not able to sing on key. The young lady who played "young Shrek" didn't have a speaking part, but was very cute and she was available afterwards outside of the stage doors to take pics and talk with our children...very cool! It was a little dissapointing that some of the sets were very "cheesy" and unimaginitive (i.e Lord Marquart's outer castle), when so many of the backdrops were stunning (i.e. the dragon's lair). The actress, Carrie, that sang the voice of the dragon, hands-down, had the best voice I have heard in the Chicago musical circuit in a long time...she was AMAZING! The puppetry that went into the dragon scenes were just fantastic! On the flipside, I was expecting to see Shrek "break through" the walls of the house that you see in the previews for the show, and that scene never happned on-satge, so I assumed that it was a scene from the Broadway show and not the off-Broadway version...too bad! Overall, my family loved it, and the suprise was that we actually liked the supporting characters almost more than the lead characters, the "freaks" as they are called had some of the best songs, dance routines, and voices! Fiona (Haven) was "okay" and Donkey had his moments of brilliance, but overall I found myself rooting for Lord Marquart and enjoying his scenes with the other "freaks" almost more than I did the leads...so that is good, because that means that the supporting roles really made the show!! All ages 5 and up can see this show, and there are a few great little one-liners that were funny to the adults that the kids wouldn't get and were not offensive but funny!! I would go see this again, and hopefully get to see the understudies for Shrek and Fiona instead, to see if the show was stronger in those roles. As a side note, neither the actor that played Shrek or the actress that played Fiona stopped to sign any autographs, even when we asked! This did not interfere with our enjoyment of the show, but it was dissapointing when so many people waited for them and they simply walked past us as though we weren't there :(

This is not Broadway Touring quality, but for community theater, it was ok. Little kids that can t really tell the difference will like it just fine.

Fantastic singers, great dancing and funny. It was enjoyed by all. They received a standing ovation. BRAVO!

it was verry good my kids loved it so fun shreck is a good ogore and sdonkey isa good pal i love the show my wife made out with shreck the green guy the one on the vegtibale cans

I thought the show was somewhat amateur. The costumes cold have been better, especially the dragon. It was very community theater. Due to the price, I wasn't upset.

What a disaster it was worse then a high school play. My 10 year old son was laughing not cause it was funny but because it was so bad and unprofessional

I thought the show was great. It wasn't exactly a Broadway production but neither was the price I would recommend this show to a friends.

Beautiful and really funny show for kids! We had great time. Thanks.

This was a terrible production. No where close to other local "Shrek" shows.

I was so disappointed in this show at the St George Theater in Staten Island. The set was the same the whole show, one single backdrop, it didn't change at all. The songs were not that good and the voices were not strong at all (my favorite though was Pinocchio). None of the songs from the original Shrek were used. The kids had no idea what was going on. There was nothing to hold their attention. It reminded me of a high school play. Also, the audience was so loud. Kids running back and forth. The theater did nothing to try to control them. We could hardly hear and we had good seats. The microphones had issues and were too low and sometimes didn't even work. VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!!

I don't go to musicals I went for school and i have to say I really like it. It was a little hard to hear some of the parts because of there being so many kids in the theater.

Excellent! The cast, production, music. Every aspect of the Show.

This show was great! The music, customs, and performers were fabulous.

It's hard to believe that the cast consisted of High School students. They did a fantastic job! The set was great, the music was great and everyone was so talented.

The teen ensemble was brilliant. We were so amazed at the level of talent portrayed by these young people. My daughter loved the songs and energy put into the production. Everyone did a spectacular job and we couldn't have been more pleased. The theater was beautiful, the seats comfortable, our entire experience was just perfect.

This show was amazing. It was hard to remember that these were high school kids.

The show was great. Wonderful venue, great costumes, amazing acting and singing. The whole gang had a blast-from the 7 year old daughter to the 68 year old grand dad, everyone was talking about the show for days. The singing was great, hard to believe the actors were kids! Costumes were great and the Shrek costume and face painting was terrific. I will definitely consider attending other shows by the same group of actors and in the venue! Very pleased!

Incredible performance!! Barbara Ingram School for the Fine Arts did it right!! The "kids" in the play were amazingly talented. Hard to believe this was a high school performance -- I could have swore I was at a broadway performance. Bravo -- Amazingly talented performers. You left me in awe!!

This was a great production and hard to believe it was done by high schoolers. They did an amazing job. I've seen productions from this performing arts school and they never disappoint. My only complaint is that the show did not start on time. It was at least 15 minutes late.

Extremely great show! Well done to the cast and crew! Costumes and make-up (especially Shrek) were awesome! Wasn't sure how my 5-year grand daughter would react during to the show. I was amazed and thrilled how much she really attentive and enjoyed it. Again - very well done.

I love shrek and everything about him so this couldn't have been bad :))))))))))))))))))))()))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Shrek The Musical was unforgettable!!! six of us went

The whole show was amazing. It was a very professional performance especially when you consider the actors were all high school students (except one). It was interesting to see how many cast members were also part of the production crew. Well done, everyone!

Very talented kids. Amazing show. Absolutely worth it to see.

The show was great ! The students have shown some real talent .

We have some very talented kids in Washington County, Maryland. The weekend before, I was in New York. We could compete with a lot of those singers!!

It's easy to forget that they're high school students when you hear them sing. The Barbara Ingram School for the Arts put on a memorable performance with their production of the musical Shrek. It was heartwarming and funny, a story with appeal to all ages. Can't wait to see what they do next year!

Funny and entertaining. I have to remind myself that this is a high school production, and that I'm not watching a professionally produced Broadway show. Kudos to cast & crew for strong acting, terrific singing, wonderful costumes, impressive sets/lighting, and powerful orchestration..

All of these young people should be complemented and recognized for their talent and energy in putting together a show of this kind. From the singing to the staging - everything was absolutely amazing. Loved seeing youngsters and "oldsters" alike attending and thoroughly enjoying the show. Kudos to the parents of these amazing young people also for their support .

We enjoyed the show beyond words!!! We've been to many Broadway shows, and this show was just as good! Great job Barbara Ingram! Congrat's to the cast & crew.

Shrek was amazing!!!! Barbara Ingram School of the Arts did a fabulous job!!!!

I never saw the movie so didn't know what to expect. I loved it - it was entertaining and a top-notch performance. The singing and acting were excellent. Beautiful job with the scenery.

Barbara Ingram has done it again - they put on a performance that was as excellent as full-time professional actors could have done. The music was great and the actors were superb. I encourage you to find a performance this weekend to attend. Tickets are a bargain and range from $10 to $24.

We go for every play that BI does. These young people are unbelievably talented!!

Amazing show! These students are incredibly talented and put on a fantastic show.

The Mable House venue was very nice. I do recommend that you buy your ticket ahead of time. The box office line the night of the event was quite long. I loved that they provided hot cocoa and popcorn for purchase at the performance. Just the ticket for a chilly night. Now to the show: The cast was amazingly talented. Shrek and Lord Farquaad were hilarious. The actress playing Donkey - just great comedic timing and very entertaining. The other characters were really good as well - I think our favorite of the supporting cast was the gingerbread man. I hope this becomes a regular event!!! Also check for your event - if they allow picnicking, this is the way to go. Plenty of room for a picnic - and cupholders, too.

This play was wonderful. I took my 2 and 8 year old and they loved it. That Donkey was Hilarious. Kept us laughing the whole time. The kids did such and amazing job. I look forward to seeing these young actors in the future when the make it big time.

This was such a great production. Jeffrey Bigger as "Shrek" was WONDERFUL!!! Sydney Kollas who played "Donkey" was amazing! Great production values--the costumes were adorable. Great job by Directors, Sarah Mitchell & Beth Anderson. All associated with this production should be congratulated. Great job, folks, great job!

Great place for a date! Bringing your own food and beverages is such a fun idea! Very family friendly. The Shrek musical was so cute. The kids did great! Donkey was by far the best performer and made the show!

Shrek the Musical premiered on Broadway in December of 2008. The story begins with the story of Shrek and Fiona as children and how they got where they are today with both of their parents abandoning them. Then Shrek comes in and begins his story of his life today. Throughout the story it tells of Shrek s encounter with the fairytale creatures that were thrown out of Duloc and end up in Shrek s swamp. In order for him to have them leave he has to meet Lord Farquad s standards and rescue the princes, Fiona, for Lord Farquad. As Shrek goes to rescue Fiona he meets up with Donkey along the way and they begin their journey together. Along their journey they have to fight a dragon that protects the castle Fiona is in. This scene is probably my favorite because, unlike the movie, in the play Dragon gets to have a voice and sing. Shrek rescues Fiona while Donkey battles Dragon, who has fallen in love with him, then Shrek and Donkey both battle Dragon and all get away safely. This is where Donkey, Shrek, and Fiona s adventures begin. As they make their way back to Duloc, Fiona finds out that Shrek is not handsom prince but an ogre after he takes off his helmet and even though at first she isn t appealed by his appearance they become close friends throughout their adventure. Fiona has a secret herself though and the only one who finds out at first is Donkey. This is the part in the story where Shrek overhears Fiona telling Donkey of her curse as an ogre. Shrek believes she is talking about him and storms off only for a surprise the next morning when Fiona and Donkey wake up. Lord Farquad coming to get his princess and Shrek receiving the rights to his swamp is the surprise they awoke to. Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey then have a falling out as friends. In this part of their journey Donkey fights for Shrek s friendship and accidentally lets it slip that Fiona is an ogre. They, as well as Dragon and the fairy tale creatures, then proceed to stop the wedding of Fiona and Lord Farquad. After they stop the wedding and Shrek expresses his feelings for Fiona and she shows her true self as an ogre, Dragon eats Lord Farquad. After this, the story ends, how every fairy tale story ends, happily. Shrek not only makes friends but falls in love within the story. The music within the story tells of their journey and feelings and this is what makes the story come alive to the audience. The bigger meaning behind the story is what captures your heart and makes you realize what true love is. This meaning being that true love doesn t see what s on the outside but what s on the inside. This Broadway production is my absolute favorite. From the songs to the jokes and dances this show never seizes to amaze me and catch my attention. If you ever get to see it whether it be on Broadway, a major theatre company, or a community theatre you should go see it. It provides a love story that s not just ordinary but extraordinary and has such a powerful meaning behind it. It also is closer to reality, even though it has fictional characters, and gives a good example about love. The show is amazing from the beginning. The moral behind the story is powerful and shows what true love is about. The story that is told is one that is rare and should be told to everyone. This musical provides fun, entertainment, excitement, and a heartwarming story that, in my opinion, is one of the best ever.

So many amazingly talented young people. Great music and acting!

It was an event for my niece's 7th birthday. She and her cousin really enjoyed the show. So did all the adults in our party. Impressed with the talent from SCAPA!!!!

The show was hilarious from beginning to end. Would definitely see it again!

It was good. I've seen the musical before on Netflix and I was sorta upset that most of the songs lyrics were changed, but its ok. I understand that the school had to worry about kids watching it and not enjoy it. But I loved the humor in it!! :)

Shrek, The Musical, was such a treat. It is amazing that high school students can put on such a quality show. Great experience for the students and the audience.

My wife and I took four children to see Shrek the Musical, ages 4,6,10 and 11. The two older ones we had to drag into the event but they enjoyed it almost as much as the younger ones and all four said they would love to see it again

I love the Shrek movies! I took my 8 year old granddaughter to see it and both of us loved the performance. She was particularly taken with Donkey! I had never seen a SCAPA performance before and it was wonderful. I will definitely be watching for performances in the future. Very well done!

This musical was very good. The only reason it didn't get 5 stars is due to the inappropriate language that was used. The language was disappointing. Everyone knows that kids were going to be there so the language should not have been inappropriate.

Wonderful performance. Fun for all ages. Highly recommended!

I am amazed at the details put into this show for only a 3 day run. I would like to see the future shows done by the Pleasure Guild.

This performance was amazing,very talented group of performers.We loved it!

I was impressed with the quality of this show! Great set! Good casting. My family really enjoyed the show.

When I learned this was a volunteer crew, I was not sure what to expect. But it was outstanding on all levels! Great for all ages.

The actors did a fine job of telling the story, and the comic timing was superb. The only drawback was that the orchestra was a bit overpowering at times. The trio of Fionas gave me chills, but when Shrek, Fiona & Donkey sang together, I couldn't hear a lot of it due to the score volume.

We really enjoyed the play! I found myself laughing out loud a lot!

Great show for all members of the family, regardless of gender!

Excellent show for the kids! The seats were great and show was very entertaining.

First time seeing a Pleasure Guild performance. Very well orchestrated, great costumes and set. The performers were wonderful. A lot of hard work went into this and it benefits Nationwide Children's Hospital. Great for adults and kids, can't wait to see what show they perform next year!

Understanding that the Pleasure Guild puts on performances with only volunteers, I went into this production expecting to see a volunteer level of performance. What I received instead was a true standing ovation worthy performance that rivaled or even exceeded many performances put on by professional touring companies. The theater goers of Columbus who did not attend this event missed out. It was truly an amazing night of theater.