Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.

Is Shrek the Musical worth seeing?

This is a really cool musical! The songs are solid and the stage design is great. Fun for the whole family!

Is Shrek the Musical suitable for kids?

Violence & Scariness. There are a few scenes showing children in peril, including a scene with a 7-year-old Shrek being sent off into the world alone to fend for himself where he encounters angry villages and ogre hunters with torches and pitchforks. Lord Farquaad banishes characters and threatens them with execution.

What is the difference between Shrek the Musical and Shrek the Musical Jr.?

SHREK JUNIOR is a 60-minute version of the show that was developed for middle-school aged performers. There are small internal cuts and changes made to bring the running time down to 60 minutes, and all of the songs are set in keys for unchanged voices.

How long does Shrek the Musical Jr last?

About the Event

The family-friendly musical comedy runs about 60 minutes with no intermission and follows the adventures of an ogre named Shrek who sets off on a quest to save a princess from a dragon.

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Is there a kissing scene in Shrek the musical Jr.?

Shrek and Fiona finally share "true love's kiss" and, although the spell is broken, Fiona doesn't turn back into a human. Shrek convinces her that she is beautiful just as she is, and everyone celebrates their individuality ("Finale").

What age is best for Shrek?

Does the dragon have lines in Shrek Jr.?

DRAGON Female, sings solo, no lines, movement/dance feature After years of guarding Fiona in her tower, Dragon gets the heart flutters for Donkey as he and Shrek rescue the princess.

How many lines does Donkey have in Shrek the Musical Jr.?

Donkey: (a big part) Male Lead - 80+ lines and several songs.

Why did they shut down Shrek the Musical?

The Broadway production closed on January 3, 2010, after 441 performances and 37 previews. At the time, it was one of the most expensive musicals to open on Broadway, at an estimated $25 million, and despite generally good reviews, it failed to recoup its initial investment.

Why is Shrek rated G?

Sex, Romance & Nudity. Mild sexual humor. Some innuendo that will go over kids' head (for example, when Shrek sees the big tower that is Farquaad's castle and says to Donkey, "Gee, think he's compensating for something?").

What are the content warnings for Shrek the Musical?

Shrek the Musical is produced with permissions from Music Theatre International. Content warnings for the show include mild language and inuendo, atmospheric effects, flashing lights, and some very light fantasy violence. This is a family-friendly show that can be enjoyed by all!

What is the target audience of Shrek the Musical?

I would say this show is for kids, big and small. The show followed the basic story of the first Shrek film, following the titular ogre as he reluctantly befriends donkey, reluctantly rescues a princess and inevitably falls in love.

Does Shrek the Musical have swear words?

Profanity (2)

1 use of crap and 3 uses of blows in "The Story of my Life." One use of the slur "tr*nny" in a song.

Is Shrek the Musical scary?

☹ The scene contains Lord Farquaad. The scene is a little dark and scary, characters are menacing. ☹ The Gingerbread Man is scared and crying. Lord Farquaad threatens to torture him.

What is the age limit for Shrek the Musical?

Age restriction

14's and under to be accompanied by an adult.

Is mean girls Jr. appropriate?

Appropriate for all ages. Mean Girls JR is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

Can a female play Donkey in Shrek the Musical?

A female actor is permitted to be cast as Donkey, but the character must still be played as a male.

What is donkey's last name in Shrek?

In the Shrek cinematic universe (2001-present), “Donkey” is actually a nickname given to the character by Shrek (character; for film, see “Shrek (2001)”). While it is never revealed in the films, the character's full name is Donald Keyton.

Is Shrek Jr a movie?

Shrek The Musical JR. Everyone's favorite ogre is back in this hilarious stage spectacle, based on the Oscar-winning smash hit film and outrageous Broadway musical. Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical.

What is the best line in Shrek?

What is Shrek and Fiona's age gap?

did you know that Shrek is 108 years old in the first Shrek movie, making an 86 year age gap between him and Fiona, who's supposed to be 22?

Is Shrek ok for a 4 year old?

Too dark for kids

It contains quite a bit of dark content that isn't appropriate for young kids. For example, in one scene fairy tale creatures are rounded up and sent off in cages, including The Three Bears.

Is Shrek 4 good or bad?

Though it is not as great as "Shrek" or "Shrek 2" it is a HUGE improvement over "Shrek the Third." The movie helped the franchise gain some of its heart back that was lacking in the third film and had some terrific action scenes.