It is water-based for easy removal. Shrek the Musical She was seen as a fairy tale creature banished to Shrek 's swamp. Performances Resume 15th September 2021", "Check Out New Photos as London's Wicked Celebrates Milestone Performance", "Full cast announced for Wicked UK and Ireland tour | WhatsOnStage", "Die Vampire kehren zurck" (March 19, 2009), "Cast fr "Wicked" in Hamburg bekanntgegeben", "Harrison, Durack, Guest, Mills, Callea and Kirkpatrick To Star in Australia's Wicked", "Theatre Great Rob Guest Dies after Suffering a Stroke", "Wicked effect on star's voice forces her to call it quits", "Meet the Rising Wicked Witch of the West", "David Harris Becomes the New Fiyero for 'Wicked' Australia", "Something Wicked Is Coming To Singapore! "[34] Schwartz further obscured the motif's origin by setting it in a minor key in most instances. [60], The second national tour of Wicked (called the "Munchkinland Tour")[50] began in 2009 with previews on March 7 and official opening night on March 12 at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers, Florida. However, his solitude is disrupted when a refugee caravan of fairytale creatures show up on his property. Shrek The Musical is a musical with music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire. Block with Schwartz at the piano, "I'm Not That Girl" by Kerry Ellis (featuring Brian May on guitar), Menzel's dance mix of "Defying Gravity" and "For Good" sung by LeAnn Rimes and Delta Goodrem. Some years later, an embittered, grown up Shrek is living contentedly alone in a swamp ("Big, Bright, Beautiful World"). Although West End theatres do not publish audited weekly grosses,[158] the West End production of Wicked claimed to take the record for highest one-week gross in December 2006, taking 761,000 in the week ending December 30. Original Production Directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford Music Direction by Sean Paxton Direction and Choreography by Valerie Rachelle The greatest fairy tale never told comes to life in Shrek The Musical, the award-winning Broadway musical comedy adventure based on the Oscar-winning film. Verkaik reprised her role of Elphaba from the German productions, becoming the first actress to play the role in two different languages. Fiona then insists that Shrek reveal his identity and is shocked that her rescuer is an ogre and not the Prince Charming her stories indicated. [118] The original Australian production received six Helpmann Awards out of 12 nominations, including Best Musical. Joe Mantello was engaged as director and Wayne Cilento as choreographer, while designer Eugene Lee created the set and visual style for the production inspired by W. W. Denslow's original illustrations for Baum's novels and Maguire's concept of the story being told through a giant clock. and mocking her tragic childhood circumstances. Kecia Lewis-Evans, who played Dragon in Seattle, was offered a part in the show's ensemble but declined. Glinda realizes that Madame Morrible was responsible for Nessa's death and that the situation and rumors have already gone too far. Just as Gingy was going to reveal what he knows, the Captain of the guards arrives and announces that they have found the Magic Mirror. The long-awaited big-screen adaption of acclaimed musical Wicked has cast its two most major roles: pop icon Ariana Grande and acclaimed English actor Cynthia Erivo as Glinda the Good Witch and . She finally accepts her reputation as a wicked witch ("No Good Deed"). Fan casting suggestion made by: user_2465 Performances began on February 10, 2007, with an official opening on February 21. Performances resumed on September 14, 2021 with Lindsay Pearce as Elphaba and Ginna Claire Mason as Glinda. [15] Holzman recalled: Stephen [Schwartz] wisely had insisted on having three months to rewrite in between the time we closed in San Francisco and when we were to go back into rehearsals in New York. Although Charles Spencer of The Daily Telegraph described it as "at times a bit of a mess," he praised Holzman's script, described Kenneth Posner's lighting design as "magical" and lauded Menzel's Elphaba and Helen Dallimore's Glinda. Further information and casting are to be announced. The concert special was directed by Glenn Weiss. The show received its world premier at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle in August 2008. [207], The closing song of Act I, Defying Gravity, is featured in the Glee episode Wheels, where Rachel (Lea Michele) and Kurt (Chris Colfer) sing it separately in a competition for the lead solo from the first season. Long Beach, California, United States. [56] The production closed on January 11, 2009 with Hilty and Espinosa, after 791 performances and 12 previews. [7] The principal cast included Brian d'Arcy James as Shrek, Sutton Foster as Princess Fiona, Sieber as Lord Farquaad, Chester Gregory II as Donkey,[8] John Tartaglia as Pinocchio and Kecia Lewis-Evans as the Dragon. Shrek The Musical Woodlawn Theatre Fridays-Sundays, June 30 - July 30, 2017 [41] The Japanese cast recording was released on July 23, 2008, featuring the original Tokyo cast. On October 19, 2022, it was announced that Wicked would get a non-replica revival in Brazil through a limited run, starting March 9, 2023, at the Santander Theater, in So Paulo, produced by Atelier de Cultura. Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. National Tour of Shrek the Musical Kicks Off July 13 in Chicago", "'Shrek the Musical' National tour Will Debut An All New Dragon", "Ashford to Co-Direct 'Shrek' Tour; Cast Announced", "David F. M. 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Directed by Hans Berndtsson,[105] the cast includes Maria Ylip as Elphaba, with Tuukka Leppanen as Fiyero. Categories The story of Wicked follows Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West) and Galinda (Glinda the Good Witch) back before they were adversaries and were actually friends. A Munchkin named Boq asks Galinda to go with him, but she convinces him to take Nessarose so she can go with Fiyero. The villager who turns her in is rewarded twenty silver pieces by the Captain of the Guard. Also, it keeps the song "Donkey Pot Pie" instead of the replacement, "Forever." [8] However, Maguire had released the rights to Universal Pictures, which had planned to develop a live-action feature film. When played by the piano with some electric bass in "As Long As You're Mine," however, the same chord progression becomes the basis for a romantic duet. [42], Wicked officially opened on June 10, 2003 at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco, after previews began on May 28, in a pre-Broadway tryout presented by SHN. By seats sold on Broadway, it ranks tenth of all time. [21] Nigel Lindsay headlined as Shrek, Richard Blackwood as Donkey, Nigel Harman as Lord Farquaad and Amanda Holden as Princess Fiona. The show then made its premiere in New Zealand, with previews taking place on September 17, 2013, and the official opening night on September 21. Most critics were positive about the production, and in particular praised Harman's performance, branding him "hysterically funny".[25]. Nessa becomes deeply enamored with Boq and convinces Elphaba to find a way to thank Galinda for her "help". The West End production opened to a slightly more upbeat response. After a fight between the two witches, the Wizard's guards arrive. [15][20] Stephanie J. [52] Three times again, the tour returned to Chicago in 2010, 2013, and 2022. Unfortunately, a bitter Pinocchio (remembering they are not allowed back to Duloc) who doesn't want his friends to get killed, suggests that they should just keep going and wait until everything gets better, all the while wishing to be a real boy. In return for rescuing him, and offering his friendship, Donkey insists on tagging along to show Shrek the way to Duloc, to which he reluctantly agrees ("Don't Let Me Go"). [34], Schwartz uses the "Unlimited" theme as the second major motif running through the score. [88], An Asian tour began at Singapore's Grand Theater in Marina Bay from December 6, 2011 with Suzie Mathers taking over as Glinda opposite Rix. Just then, the Fairytale Creatures storm into the wedding and protest their banishment. Glinda the Good floats in and reveals Elphaba's past: her mother had an affair with a traveling salesman while her father, the governor of Munchkinland, was away. [81], Amanda Harrison was originally cast as Elphaba, with Lucy Durack as Glinda. [80], An Australian production officially opened on July 12, 2008, with previews commencing June 27 at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne. [184] On February 8, 2019, Universal announced a new release date of December 22, 2021, for the Wicked film. She repeats the effect of the levitation spell on a broom and flies away from the Emerald City, leaving Glinda behind ("Defying Gravity"). Wicked tells the story of two unlikely friends, Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West) and Galinda (later Glinda the Good Witch), whose relationship struggles through their opposing personalities and viewpoints, same love-interest, reactions to the Wizard's corrupt government, and, ultimately, Elphaba's fall from grace after becoming an animal activist. Shrek The Musical TYA is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Galinda tries to impress Fiyero by changing her name to "Glinda" in solidarity with Dr. Dillamond, but Fiyero just barely notices and says goodbye to Elphaba. The principal characters were played by Diego Luri as Shrek, Sara Sarres (Rio) and Giulia Nadruz (So Paulo) as Princess Fiona, Rodrigo Santanna as Donkey, Marcel Octavio (Rio de Janeiro) and Felipe Tavolaro (So Paulo) as Lord Farquaad, Camila Braunna as the Dragon, and Lucas Drummond (Rio) and Marcelo Ferrari (So Paulo) as Pinocchio. Scene Breakdown SCENE 1 p. 1-4 Songs: Big Bright Beautiful World Characters: Storytellers (p. 1-4) Mama Ogre (p. 1-4) Papa Ogre (p. 1-4) Young Shrek (p. 1-4) Shrek (p. 3-4) Pinocchio(p. 1-4) Pig 1 (p. 1-4) Pig 2 (p. 1-4) Pig 3(p. 1-4) Ugly Duckling (p. 1-4) Papa Bear(p. 1-4) Baby Bear (p. 1-4) Big Bad Wolf (p. 1-4) Gingy (p. 1-4) Peter Pan (p. 1-4) . Shrek The Musical Jr Cast. A movie follow along packet for Shrek: The Musical. Composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz discovered Maguire's 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West while on vacation, and saw its potential for a dramatic adaptation. The review also noted, however, that "Like other musical adaptations of hit films, Shrek leans heavily on winking satire. [170] Several other productions have also reached the 1,000th performance milestone, including the first North American touring company on August 15, 2007,[171] the Chicago company on November 14, 2007,[151] the West End company on February 14, 2009,[172] the Australian company on May 7, 2011[173] and the second North American touring company on August 4, 2011. Her father showered all of his affection on her younger sister Nessarose, who uses a wheelchair, and gives Nessa a pair of jeweled shoes. Shrek: The Musical Follow Along Movie PacketON NETFLIX NOW. ", The score of Wicked is heavily thematic, bearing in some senses more resemblance to a film score than a traditional musical score. Unfortunately, because of copyright restrictions, we cannot sell to persons in your country. A great role for a young performer destined to be a character actress. Later, she sings "Freak Flag" with the other creatures. The next day, Princess Fiona rises early and sings with a bluebird and dances with a deer (before making the bird explode and throwing the deer off a cliff). Morrible then uses her magic to summon a tornado. 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The principal characters, consisting of Shrek, Princess Fiona, Donkey, Lord Farquaad, the Dragon, Pinocchio, and Gingy, are all portrayed by Ben Mingay, Lucy Durack, Nat Jobe, Todd McKenney, Caleb Vines, Marcia Hines, and Manon Gunderson-Briggs respectively at the start of this tour.[34]. [1] It also became available "in HD for playback on Kindle Fire HD, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Roku or other HD compatible devices" beginning October 15, 2013. [188] In July 2021, Schwartz stated that filming would begin in fall 2021 in Georgia, but filming was later postponed to March 2022 and again to June 2022. Living Get Tickets GREAT AVAILABILITY THIS WEEK Selecting any of the shows will take you to Ticketmaster. [2] The home video release is also available on Netflix Streaming as of January, 2014. SHREK THE MUSICAL JR- CAST LIST *Please note: ensemble may be several parts including Duloc Performers, Rats, Knights, Guards, Fairy Tale Characters . [6], Wicked's productions across North America and abroad have been equally financially successful. "Donkey Pot Pie" (which is included on the original Broadway cast recording) was cut from future productions, replaced by "Forever." In Oz, the citizens are celebrating the death of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West. Wicked Witch | Shrek the Musical Wiki | Fandom SHREK THE MUSICAL 37 pages Explore Wiki Content Community in: Fairytale Creatures Wicked Witch View source She was seen as a fairy tale creature banished to Shrek's swamp. Shrek The witch is among the other fairytale creatures being turned in to the Duloc Guards. The inspiration for wicked musical came from a 1995 novel with the same unique name, "Wicked": The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, written by Gregory Maguire. All of the songs featured on stage are present on the recording with the exception of "The Wizard and I (Reprise)," "A Sentimental Man (Reprise)" and "The Wicked Witch of the East." In this orchestration, the first reed doubles on piccolo, flute, and recorder. and "More To The Story" were cut. Occupation It is based on the 2001 DreamWorks Animation's film Shrek and William Steig's 1990 book Shrek!. [Fairytale Creatures] Story of my life. [206], Entertainer John Barrowman sang a version of "The Wizard and I" (retitled "The Doctor and I") on his 2008 tour of the UK, with adapted lyrics referring to his Doctor Who and Torchwood character Jack showing affection for The Doctor. Accepting this as a task, Farquaad decides to marry her to become king, and rushes out to plan a raffle to see which knight would be worthy enough to embark on a quest to retrieve Fiona before the Mirror can tell him what happens to her at night. [23] The production closed on January 25, 2009 with Dee Roscioli as Elphaba and Annaleigh Ashford as Glinda. Speaking to The Arizona Republic in 2006, Schwartz commented, "What can I say? During the scuffle, the sun sets, causing Fiona to turn into an ogress in front of everyone. They dragged me from the pond They broke my magic wand They blew our condos down Mad Hatter! The short reprise of "No One Mourns the Wicked" that opens ActII is attached to the beginning of "Thank Goodness. Countries staging the musical are: Israel (2010), Gdynia, Poland (201113), Madrid, Spain (201112), Paris, France (2012), So Paulo, Brazil (2012), Italy (2012), Netherlands (2012), Mexico, Spain (2014), Berlin, Germany (201415) and Argentina (2015-16). Meanwhile, the citizens of Oz, led by Madame Morrible and Boq the Tin Man, set off to destroy Elphaba. Gender It is based on the 2001 DreamWorks Animation film Shrek, along with elements of its sequels: Shrek 2, Shrek Forever After and William Steig's 1990 book Shrek!. "Curtain To Close on 'Wicked' After 660 Performances". But Godspell/Pippin composer Stephen Schwartz's 21st century Broadway musical version comes courtesy of a slightly more obtuse take on Baum's story: novelist Gregory Maguire's 1995 revisionist prequel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. [3 Pigs] Zey said zat vee vere fat! Widget Area 3. [99] At the time of the show's 20th anniversary on Broadway, Wicked will return to Australia in 2023 with an exclusive season in at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in August. After she refuses to take Glinda's advice to go back and apologise, Elphaba decides to go off to do what's right for her. Witch Schwartz included it as an inside joke as, "according to copyright law, when you get to the eighth note, then people can come and say, 'Oh you stole our tune.' Shrek brings down her mood by attempting to give subtle hints about her groom-to-be ("Men of Farquaad's stature are in short supply", "He's very good at small talk", etc.) Add a photo or add a quote . Shrek The Musical. [163] The Melbourne production broke Australian box-office records, selling 24,750 tickets in three hours during pre-sales and grossing over $1.3million on the first business day after its official opening. [57], A San Francisco production of Wicked officially opened February 6, 2009, at SHN's Orpheum Theatre, following previews from January 27. [16], Elements of the book were rewritten, while several songs underwent minor changes. Discover the untold story of the witches of Oz at the West End Musical Phenomenon--WICKED. [174], The success of the Broadway production has led to the development of an auxiliary show for purposes of marketing and promotion titled Behind the Emerald Curtain. 42:22. . WITCH It ends today! Their introductory number . [87] The touring production then moved to the Festival Centre in Adelaide, running from April 14 until June 4, 2011, with the final leg of the tour playing the Burswood Theatre in Perth, from June 19 to September 11, 2011, wrapping up more than three years of performances in Australia. [183] On August 31, 2018, Universal put the film on hold, due to production scheduling, and gave the film adaptation of Cats, which became a box office bomb, the release date formerly held by the film. Passionate people providing musical theatre at its very best. [9], The novel, described as a political, social, and ethical commentary on the nature of good and evil, takes place in the Land of Oz, in the years surrounding Dorothy's arrival. [199] On December 9, 2022, Chu confirmed on Twitter that filming had begun. Following on from 2017's sell-out season of SHREK the Musical Jr. and many other successful shows in the Musicals for Young People series, WICKED will be the Young Australian Broadway Chorus' most ambitious project to date, with a full orchestra, spectacular sets and costumes, and an extraordinary young cast. Caught between love and her desire to break the curse, Fiona tries to escape the event. [6] In 2016, Wicked surpassed $1 billion in total Broadway revenue, joining The Phantom of the Opera and The Lion King as the only Broadway shows to do so. It's over a different chord and so on, but still it's the first seven notes of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'. [131] Michael Billington of The Guardian gave it three out of five stars and remarked on the competence of all the lead actors; however, he complained that Wicked was "all too typical of the modern Broadway musical: efficient, knowing and highly professional but more like a piece of industrial product than something that genuinely touches the heart or mind. It is loosely based on the 1995 Gregory Maguire novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, in turn based on L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its 1939 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film adaptation. It was later included as part of a Highlighted Cast Recording, released on November 17, 2009. Shrek The Musical JR. follows an ogre named Shrek (AJ Phaneuf) who has learned the hard way that "people hate the things they cannot understand." For many years he has protected himself from the hurtful actions of those who are scared of him by living as a recluse in a cozy cesspit. Shrek the Musical (2013) - Jennifer Simard as Wicked Witch - IMDb Shrek the Musical (2013) Jennifer Simard: Wicked Witch It looks like we don't have any photos or quotes yet. The tour ran in the U.S. through April 29, 2012, with the final show in Springfield, Missouri,[18] before playing Asia.