The 2008 Broadway smash about a horrible ogre, a feisty princess and a garrulous donkey, Shrek the Musical simultaneously subverts and fulfills fairy-tale expectations. With wit and a mischievous humor, we follow our misanthropic, green hero as he learns about the power of friendship and the magical nature of love; all while thwarting a dastardly villain. Based on the irreverent picture book by William Steig and the award-winning animated film by DreamWorks, this singing, dancing extravaganza explores the relative nature of beauty, the beguiling myth of “happily-ever-after”, and the importance of accepting others for who they really are. This performance is recommended for adults, teens, and children 8+.

Shrek the Musical runs from April 17 to May 24, 2015 with Friday night performances at 7:30, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 1:00pm.  Final weekend performances are interpreted in ASL and Audio-described. All public performances are Open Captioned. Braille programs and audio-enhancement receivers are available upon request.

The Wheelock Family Theatre is a non-profit professional theatre affiliated with Actor's Equity Association. WFT has been producing adult dramas, family musicals, and children's plays since 1981.