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Who wrote the lyrics for Shrek The Musical?

David Lindsay-Abaire
Shrek The Musical/Lyricists

Who has played Fiona in Shrek the Musical?

Sutton Foster
Casts

Character Original Seattle previews 2008 Original Broadway cast 2008
Princess Fiona Sutton Foster
Donkey Chester Gregory Daniel Breaker
Lord Farquaad Christopher Sieber
Pinocchio John Tartaglia

What are three allusions in Shrek the Musical?

So here is my list:

  • The Freak Flag… Flag.
  • Travel Song Circle of Life.
  • Gypsy of my Life.
  • A Chorus Line in Duloc.
  • Farquaad = Matilda.
  • Shared ensemble with Into the Woods?
  • Wicked witch.
  • Shrek of the Opera.

Does Shrek the Musical have curse words?

Some mild profanity is used, including “hell” and “damn.” There’s also a lot of potty humor (including a song that mostly consists of Fiona and Shrek burping and farting), and the fairy tale creatures are called “fruitcakes and freaks.”

Was Shrek the Musical successful?

“Shrek the Musical” is a fun, largely successful musical version of the first installment of the hugely successful film franchise. Only the daunting economic climate could get in the way of this show becoming a family audience Broadway hit.

Who plays Shrek’s mom in Shrek the Musical?

US National Tour Cast

Eric Petersen Shrek
David F.M. Vaughn Lord Farquaad
Blakely Slaybaugh Pinocchio
Aymee Garcia Gingy Mama Bear
Carrie Compere Dragon

What is the theme of Shrek the Musical?

Friendship is a central theme in Shrek the Musical. A lot of the play is about Shrek and Donkey, and their budding friendship.

What allusions are in Shrek?

The Shrek Franchise’s 16 Best Pop Culture References

  1. 1 When Shrek And Fiona Perform A Cinematic Hat-trick.
  2. 2 When Fiona’s Wedding Ring Alluded To The One Ring.
  3. 3 When Pinocchio Channels Michael Jackson.
  4. 4 When Puss In Boots Does A Move From Flashdance.
  5. 5 When Fiona Becomes Marilyn Monroe.

What are the examples of allusion?

Common Examples of Allusion in Everyday Speech

  • His smile is like kryptonite to me.
  • She felt like she had a golden ticket.
  • That guy is young, scrappy, and hungry.
  • I wish I could just click my heels.
  • If I’m not home by midnight, my car might turn into a pumpkin.
  • She smiles like a Cheshire cat.