'Shrek the Musical' stomps onto Kroc stage April 24
Coeur d'Alene Press | UPDATED 58 minutes AGO
From left, Director Abel Siemens works with Knights Ian Sadler, Collin Thompson, Makayla Kaufman and Scarlet Hunt and Donkey (Dr. Gatieh Nacario) during a "Shrek the Musical" rehearsal. The show opens Friday, April 24 at the Midge and Pepper Smock Family Theatre at the Kroc and runs through May 3.
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Taylor Wenglikowski will play Princess Fiona in Aspire's upcoming production of "Shrek the Musical."
It's hard to believe the beloved ogre Shrek first stomped his way around Duloc 25 years ago.
The wildly popular animated film, "Shrek," was released in 2001 and became an instant hit with kids and adults alike.
The "Shrek" franchise went on to create several follow-up films, as well as the award-winning Broadway sensation, "Shrek the Musical," which is coming to the Midge and Pepper Smock Family Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on April 24 via Aspire.
The original musical production of "Shrek," with a book by David Lindsay-Abaire and composed by Jeanine Tesori, has been a cultural phenomenon since its first performance in 2008. The production garnered eight Tony nominations that year, winning Best Costume Design.
The story centers on the infiltration of Shrek's swamp by recognizable fairy-tale characters, who have been relocated there without Shrek's permission by the not-so-nice Lord Farquaad. Farquaad doesn't like the "freaks" of the kingdom and banishes them, which isn't received well by Shrek. In exchange for his land free and clear, Shrek agrees to go on a quest for Lord Farquaad to capture the fair maiden Fiona from her fiery tower. Right at the top, Donkey befriends Shrek, and the two — much to Shrek's chagrin — become inseparable. The two set out on their (madcap) adventures in the fairy tale kingdom of Duloc.
"Shrek the Musical" is chock-full of toe-tapping songs and hilarious dialogue that leave audiences grinning from ear to ear.
Aspire's production is helmed by first-time director Abel Siemens, with music direction by Presley DuPuis, and co-choreographed by Artistic Director Trigger Weddle and Aspire favorite Paisley Siemens.
Tickets are $30. Visit aspirecda.com for tickets and info or call 208-696-4228.
Taylor Wenglikowski will play Princess Fiona in Aspire's upcoming production of "Shrek the Musical."