About the show

Everyone's favourite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar-winning, smash hit film.

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears.

"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek.

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enjoy special performances

Pay-What-You-Can Preview: Thursday, May 7 at 7:30pm
Pay whatever you’d like to get a sneak peek of our final show of the season before our official Opening Night!

Opening Night and Reception: Friday, May 8 at 7.30pm
Come out to the official Opening Night and celebrate with the members of our team with a reception in the Auburn Lounge following the performance. Cake, photos and speeches will ensue for a great night!

Relaxed Performance: Sunday, May 10 at 2pm
This performance is designed to provide a comfortable and accessible experience for everyone. During this afternoon's presentation, noise from the house/audience will be welcome and light/sound levels are adjusted to create a sensory-friendly environment.

The Auburn Stage is on the lower level of the Grand Theatre, and is accessible by both stairs and elevator. Please note that there are steps up to all rows of seating except for the first row, and since the venue is general admission, wheelchair-appropriate level-access seating must be booked through the Box Office. If you require level-access seating, please call 519-672-8800.

Understudy Performance: Friday, May 15 at 7:30pm
Catch the hardworking and stinkingly talented Understudy, Michael Heath, as they take on the leading role of Shrek, supported by their Swing, the incomparable Lucas McHugh, who will be taking over their roles in the production this evening.

THE CAST

Adriano Burgo as Shrek
Dwight P. Anderson as Donkey
Rosalie Mattison as Princess Fiona

Leo Sigut as Lord Farquaad
Eden Eidt as Gingy and others
Cameran Shalatski as Pinocchio and others
Amelia Hilton as Dragon and others

Tevin Pritchett-White as Child Shrek and others
Emily Molina as Child Fiona and others
Tessa Pritchett-White as Teen Fiona and others

Ensemble:

Keirah Buckley (featured as the Ugly Duckling)
Matt Butler (featured as the Captain of the Guard)
Nicole Chapple (featured as the White Rabbit)
Niamh Coady (featured as the Wicked Witch and 3 Blind Mice)
Lauren DaSilva (featured as Queen Lillian and Peter Pan)
Michael Heath (featured as Pig 1)*

Mariana Hrnjak (featured as Pig 3 and Duloc Greeter)
Elvis Ibekwe (featured as Papa Bear)
Solange Kirkwood (featured as Pied Piper and Elf)
Natalia Martin (Featured as Mama Ogre and Fairy Godmother)
Lucas McHugh (featured as Papa Ogre and Grumpy)**
Celine Medeiros (featured as Mama Bear and Dragon Wing)

Olivia Power (featured as Humpty Dumpty and 3 Blind Mice)
Haven Raeburn-Gibson (featured as the Mad Hatter)
Duncan Sizeland (featured as Pig 2 and the Bishop)
Ahrielle Tilson Diaz (featured as the Sugarplum Fairy and Dragon Wing)
Ewen Van Wagner (featured as the Big Bad Wolf)

*Shrek Understudy
**Swing

Creative Team

Director: Brittney-Lee Lowey
Assistant Director: Emilie Forrat
Stage Manager: Aleesa Prendergast
Assistant Stage Manager: Sam Stack Couture
Music Director: Jaclyn Cunneyworth
Pianist: Juan Giraldo
Choreographer: Stephany Pritchett
Set Designer: Haley Helm
Lighting Designer: Joe Recchia
Props Master: Alyssa Palma
Head of Wardrobe: Sally Buchanan
Head of Hair: Jordann Atha

*Shrek is also supported by a Production Committee, consisting of members from the MTP Board of Directors and local theatre community.

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