Shrek the Musical

On the season premiere, Frederick discusses one of the most popular musicals performed by high schools these days. This musical greenified Broadway in 2008 when it opened and might have made it smell a little rank too. No, we’re not talking about Wicked. I’m talking about the other green hero that sings—the ogre named Shrek.   Shrek the Musical features a score by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire. Despite being based on a popular film that even won an Academy Award for Best Picture, Shrek the Musical did not receive much love by the industry when it arrived on Broadway. Stick around as we peel back the layers on this onion of a musical and pour some green tea to go with it. For a transcript of today’s episode, click here.   To see more of Frederick’s dramaturgical adventures as the Musical Theatre Dramaturg, give him a follow on Instagram @themtdramaturg.