The two ogres begin a new life together (along with Donkey, Dragon, and the Fairytale Creatures) as everyone celebrates their liberation against Farquaad's rule ("This Is Our Story"). They are also accompanied by Grumpy, one of the Seven Dwarfs, who reveals that he is Farquaad's father, and he kicked Farquaad out at the age of 28 when he wouldn't move out of the basement, revealing Farquaad is a freak as well. Talia Suskauer comes to the Broadway company of Wicked from the show's National Tour, where she played the role of Elphaba since 2019.Originally from Florida, Talia attended Penn State, where . 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. 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. [197] On December 8, 2022, it was announced that Michelle Yeoh will be playing Madame Morrible, and Goldblum was confirmed to be playing the Wizard. The majority of critics have appreciated the spectacle of the lavish production, and the "powerhouse" performances of actors in the roles of the two witches. Northen. [119] While not technically an "award," the character of Elphaba was named 79th on Entertainment Weekly's list of The 100 Greatest Characters of the Past 20 Years. Audition Central: Shrek The Musical JR. The show received its world premier at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle in August 2008. Wicked Witch Ugly Duckling Shoemaker's Elf Mad Hatter Mama Shrek Papa Shrek Little Shrek Grumpy Fiona Mother Fiona Father Duloc Greeter Head . [113] Menzel won the Best Actress award, and the show also won the Tony Awards for Best Scenic Design and Best Costume Design, notably losing Best Book, Original Score and ultimately Best Musical to Avenue Q. The tryout ran through September 21, and played to generally favorable reviews, being cited as one of the few movie-to-stage adaptations "with heart". Elphaba tries to help by enchanting the jeweled shoes and giving Nessa the power to walk. 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"). [35] In the song "The Wicked Witch of the East," however, when Elphaba finally uses her powers to let her sister walk, the "Unlimited" theme is played in a major key. The original Broadway production of Wicked was nominated for ten Tony Awards in 2004, including Best Musical, Book, Orchestrations, Original Score, Choreography, Costume Design, Lighting Design, Scenic Design while receiving two nominations for Best Actress for Menzel and Chenoweth. [194] The following month, Jeff Goldblum was reported to be in final talks to play the Wizard. Not even half a year later, on October 7, it was announced that Wicked will return to Australia for an exclusive 20th anniversary run, with performances starting in August, 2023 at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. PIG #1 Power to zee piggies! The tour concluded at The Lowry, Salford on February 20, 2016. She insists that they rest for the night and that she spend the night alone in a nearby cave. The cast included d'Arcy James as Shrek, Foster as Fiona, Sieber as Farquaad and Tartaglia as Pinocchio. Because of the color of her skin and . An Overture and Entr'acte were added following the Seattle run, along with the song "Build a Wall" which was originally "More To The Story." Shrek The witch is among the other fairytale creatures being turned in to the Duloc Guards. [177] As of 2021, it costs $800,000 a week to run the Broadway Production of Wicked [178], A film adaptation of Wicked had been discussed since 2004. [16], Elements of the book were rewritten, while several songs underwent minor changes. Morrible recognizes Elphaba's potential and decides to teach her sorcery. Tickets can be obtained online or by calling (210) 267-8388. Musical in 2 Acts. Vocal Audition. Although Schwartz rarely reuses motifs or melodies from earlier works, the first Elphaba's theme came from The Survival of St. Joan, on which he worked as musical director. Elphaba is asked to perform a levitation spell on the Wizard's monkey servant, Chistery, but it makes Chistery very painfully sprout wings. It is notable for being the only Cast Album of the show that includes Glinda's Finale dialogue. Something Bad Dancing Through Life Popular I'm Not That Girl One Short Day A Sentimental Man Defying Gravity Thank Goodness The Wicked . Life is but a witch hunt Mama's in the mud Mama's in distress They ridiculed my hat . [2] The home video release is also available on Netflix Streaming as of January, 2014. MsMojo. Contents 1 History 1.1 Act I 1.2 Act II 2 Songs 2.1 Solos 2.2 Solos (In A Duet) 2.3 Solos (In A Group Number) 2.4 Others 3 Trivia 4 Portrayers 4.1 Broadway 4.1.1 Broadway Standbys 4.1.2 Broadway Understudies 4.2 1st National Tour There have been various international productions which are all non-replica's of the Broadway or West End staging. [58] The cast included Teal Wicks as Elphaba, Kendra Kassebaum as Glinda, Nicolas Dromard as Fiyero, Carol Kane as Madame Morrible, David Garrison as the Wizard, Deedee Magno Hall as Nessarose, Tom Flynn as Doctor Dillamond, and Eddy Rioseco as Boq. Later, she sings "Freak Flag" with the other creatures. [57], A San Francisco production of Wicked officially opened February 6, 2009, at SHN's Orpheum Theatre, following previews from January 27. [26] Carley Stenson later took over as Princess Fiona from May 23, 2012. [198] On December 9, 2022, it was reported that Keala Settle, Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, Aaron Teoh, Colin Michael Carmichael, and Marissa Bode had also joined the cast as Miss Coddle, Pfannee, ShenShen, Avaric, Nikidik, and Nessarose, respectively. The short reprise of "No One Mourns the Wicked" that opens ActII is attached to the beginning of "Thank Goodness. However, feel free to browse tips and download any public domain (free) monologues on our site. [Wolf] They tore my cotton granny dress. Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. That time is what made the show work. [143] In the final weekend of 2013, Wicked became the first musical to gross $3 million in one week. This became another role originally played by Idina Menzel that Verkaik played, following her success in the German, Dutch and English language productions of Wicked. Shrek The Musical Jr. By. The headmistress of Shiz, Madame Morrible, decides to take Nessa under her wing, assigning the nerdy Elphaba and the popular Galinda to be roommates. Shrek The Musical Woodlawn Theatre Fridays-Sundays, June 30 - July 30, 2017 In the end, Shrek and Fiona (in association with Donkey and Dragon) host their post-wedding party ("I'm A Believer"). Backdrop/Flown Piece Collection: Tree Legs/Walls x 16 Canopies x 4 "Do Not Cross" Sign Castle Legs x 6 Torture Room Drop Duloc Walls x 6 Fiona's Bedroom Wall Portcullis Wall Barn Silhouette Wall . Directed by Hans Berndtsson,[105] the cast includes Maria Ylip as Elphaba, with Tuukka Leppanen as Fiyero. Shrek arrives near the end of the conversation and misunderstands Fiona's description of herself as an ugly beast, and thinks she is talking about him. [20], A newly revised scaled down version, began performances in the West End at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, on May 6, 2011. Jon M. Chu explained why:[191]. [76], A third UK/Ireland tour begins on 7 December 2023 at the Edinburgh Playhouse, in Edinburgh where it's playing to 14 January 2024. A press conference to celebrate their engagement is hijacked by the crowd's panicked rumors about Elphaba; one saying that she can be melted by water. Verkaik's West End debut came in 2014 however she was unable to finish her run due to picking up a back injury which meant she had to cut her run short. Galinda decides to give her new friend a personality makeover ("Popular"). 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!. As Shrek opens up to Donkey on who he would wish to be, it is revealed that Fiona transforms into an ogress after sunset, as part of her curse, and as she stands apart, alone, and listens, she empathizes with Shrek's feelings ("Who I'd Be"). Musical Supervisor: Tim Weil; Musical Coordinator: Michael Keller; Conducted by Andy Grobengieser; Associate Conductor: Michael Gribbin; Keyboards: Dan Bailey; Drums: Jeff Trudell; Guitar: Bobby Stanton; Electronic Music Design: Andrew Barrett and Lionella Music LLC; Music Copying: Kaye-Houston Music Illusions Consultant: Marshall Magoon It was created by Sean McCourtan original Broadway production cast member who played the Witch's Fatherand Anthony Galde, who was a long-running swing in the Broadway company from 2004 to 2012. Glinda arrives to warn Elphaba of the danger and begs her to free Dorothy. Click here. Wicked the Musical the smash-hit musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is "the must-see . A national tour of North America began previews at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago, on July 13, 2010, with opening night on July 25. Story Of My Life (Recording) File Size: The Broadway production of the show received a total of twelve Drama Desk Award and eight Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical and acting awards for d'Arcy James, Foster and Sieber. Shrek the Musical She was seen as a fairy tale creature banished to Shrek 's swamp. Shrek the Musical (2013) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb Full Cast & Crew Produced by Music by Jeanine Tesori Cinematography by Declan Quinn . The show was nominated for a total of four awards at the 2012 Laurence Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical, Best Actor for Lindsay and Supporting Actor for Harman, as well as Best Costume Design for Tim Hatley. [2] A typical performance of the show takes about two hours and 30 minutes, including an intermission.[3]. At Kiamo Ko, Elphaba casts a spell to save Fiyero but is crestfallen by the limitations of her power. Alwayz On Stage's "Shrek The Musical Jr." is a wild and . Casts for both productions are yet to be announced. [208] It was featured again in the season five episode 100, the hundredth episode in the series, this time sung by the characters from the series, Rachel, Kurt and Mercedes (Amber Riley). No One Mourns The Wicked Dear Old Shiz The Wizard and I What is This Feeling? During previews, "I Could Get Used to This" was replaced by "Don't Let Me Go," and "Let Her In" became "Make a Move". 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. Their introductory number . [108] The first Spanish-language production opened in Mexico City, Mexico on October 17, 2013, following previews from October 10. Elphaba refuses until she receives a letter concerning Fiyero. After, it took place in So Paulo in 2013, before touring around the country. The bass player doubles on the upright bass, the electric bass, and the 5-string bass guitar. Performances began on February 10, 2007, with an official opening on February 21. The first reed doubles on alto sax, clarinet, flute, and piccolo. It then toured the UK and Ireland before concluding in Salford on July 25, 2015. [144] The production joined its Broadway counterpart in setting a new record over Christmas 2007 with $1,949,968, with records also set in Chicago ($1,418,363),[145] and St Louis ($2,291,608),[146] to bring the collective gross of the seven worldwide productions to a world record-breaking $11.2 million. At the Tony Awards, the entire cast performed a section of "Freak Flag" for the opening number medley; later on, d'Arcy James, Foster and Breaker introduced Sieber and company, who performed "What's Up Duloc?". This musical, having garnered 35 major awards, a Grammy and three Tonys, based on the bestselling book, "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West" by Gregory Maguire, with . [Mama Bear] Mama's in the mud. The cast included Megan Hilty as Glinda, Eden Espinosa as Elphaba, Carol Kane as Madame Morrible, Timothy Britten Parker as Doctor Dillamond, Jenna Leigh Green as Nessarose, Adam Wylie as Boq, Kristoffer Cusick as Fiyero, and John Rubinstein as the Wizard. He will don a face caked in green makeup, a mask and antenna-like ears for Fort Walton Beach High School's "Shrek the Musical" at 7 p.m. April 19-21 and . [185] On April 1, 2020, Universal put the film on hold once again due to Universal shifting release dates amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and gave Sing 2 the 2021 release date. Elphaba, anxious, uses magic to pull Nessarose's wheelchair back after Morrible attempts to depart with her sister. [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. I've suddenly got lots of projects on my plate and I'm recovering from a cold. Schwartz's shrewd formula of fusing traditional Broadway with MOR pop-rock . [157], International productions of Wicked have matched the extremely positive reception at the box-office. She regrets that she will never see Glinda again. [Guard] Sugar Plum Fairy! She performed her version of "Defying Gravity" at the 2008 Royal Variety Performance, alongside May on guitar. 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. Excellent singer and actor. [81], Amanda Harrison was originally cast as Elphaba, with Lucy Durack as Glinda. [9] The Dragon was voiced by company members Haven Burton, Aymee Garcia and Rachel Stern, instead of a soloist. Living The Broadway production has been featured in episodes of television programs, including Brothers & Sisters and The War at Home. FIONA I canu0019 t. (FIONA rushes off.) 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. Performances resumed on September 14, 2021 with Lindsay Pearce as Elphaba and Ginna Claire Mason as Glinda. [149][150] With an opening-week gross of $1,400,000, it continually set records and became the longest-running Broadway musical in Chicago history. Adapted for young performers and featuring a host of over-the-top roles for an expandable cast, there's a part for everyone in this dazzling adventure story. Begins as a grumpy hermit, but reveals his layers and eventually becomes the hero. I know we divided the critics. The original principal cast appear, as well as various alumni across the show's Broadway run. [70] It resumed performances on September 15, 2021, in time for the production's 15th anniversary. PLEASE BE AWARE: water-based smoke, loud confetti cannons, and strobe effects are used in this production. "), such as history, with Doctor Dillamond, an anthropomorphic goat who, as the only Animal professor at Shiz, is beginning to suffer from discrimination. Louise Dearman, who has played both Elphaba and Glinda in the West End, released an acoustic version of "Defying Gravity" for the Wicked edition of her album Here Comes the Sun. Voiced by: Mike Myers (films, Shrek the Halls and Scared Shrekless ), Michael J. Gough (games and Shrek: Thriller Night) Foreign VAs. One of the guards tells her that her "flying days are over" and snaps her broom in half. Just know things are going great. a few scenes earlier. They gather new confidence and strength in themselves, as they declare that they'll raise their "Freak Flag" high against their tormentors ("Freak Flag"). Donkey shows up attempting to seal off his half of the swamp with stone boulders, which Shrek rebuffs. Gregory Maguire's acclaimed 1995 novel, 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West', re-imagines the Land of Oz, creating a parallel universe to the familiar story written by L. Frank Baum and first published as 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' in 1900. Shrek The Musical by DreamWorks Shrek The Musical is a musical with music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire. Back outside the Wizard's palace, Glinda informs the People of Oz that the Wicked Witch is dead and that she will earn her title as "Glinda the Good". Meanwhile, Dorothy's friend, Fiyero (now a scarecrow) comes to the spot where Elphaba melted. [137] In the week ending January 1, 2006, Wicked broke the record, previously held by the musical The Producers, for the highest weekly box office gross in Broadway history, earning $1,610,934. The Broadway production closed on January 3, 2010, after 441 performances and 37 previews. | the Drama Teacher", "Universal Moves Forward With WICKED Film Adaptation; Stephen Daldry to Direct? Shrek the Musical review. She was seen as a fairy tale creature banished to Shreks swamp. 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.) Mama's in distress. 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. He noted that Glinda is such a showy role that the audience ends up rooting for her rather than the "surprisingly colorless" Elphaba, who is "nominally" the hero. Kurt Gardner's theatre reviews also appear at BlogCritics.org. [189] In November 2021, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were cast as Glinda and Elphaba respectively, with production originally set to begin in summer 2022 in the United Kingdom. Madame Morrible appears as the Wizard's new "press secretary." They approach Farquaad, with him being impressed by Shrek's size and appearance. [182] In May 2017, Schwartz stated that the film would feature "at least two" new songs. Elphaba visits Nessarose, now the governor of Munchkinland after the death of their father. After a trial run in Seattle, the original Broadway production opened in December 2008 and closed after a run of over 12 months in January 2010. [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. They dragged me from the pond They broke my magic wand They blew our condos down Mad Hatter! The settings and costumes by Tim Hatley and the lighting by Hugh Vanstone are in the grand old tradition of being a treat to the eyes. Glinda realizes that Madame Morrible was responsible for Nessa's death and that the situation and rumors have already gone too far. 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. When Dorothy famously triumphed over the Wicked Witch of the West, we only ever heard one side of the story. [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. Status 42:22. Shrek: The Musical - OPEN AUDITIONS September 12, 2021 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Recurring Event (See all) website builder Audition Dates: Tuesday, September 7 @ 6:30pm Thursday, September 9 @ 6:30pm Sunday, September 12 @ 2:00pm Tech Week & Performance Dates (mandatory): Tech Week - Sunday, November 28-Thursday, December 2, call times TBA Kecia Lewis-Evans, who played Dragon in Seattle, was offered a part in the show's ensemble but declined. [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. The tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into putting on the show every day. Also, it keeps the song "Donkey Pot Pie" instead of the replacement, "Forever." The Best Audition Songs for Shrek the Musical - by Character : PerformerStuff More Good Stuff It appears that you are outside of North America. Along the way, Shrek rescues a talkative Donkey from some of Farquaad's guards. The production's real achievement, however, is that the busy visuals and gargantuan set-pieces never overwhelm the personalities of the actors or their characters. and "More To The Story" were cut. ", "WICKED National Tour Celebrates 5,000th Performance In Minneapolis", "Broadway Hit Wicked Opens in London Sept. 27", "Wicked Celebrates 10th Anniversary in the West End", "Idina Menzel to Star in London's Wicked", "She's Not That Girl: Menzel Departs London 'Wicked' Dec. 30", "The West End and UK Theatre venues shut down until further notice due to coronavirus", "Return to Oz! The two then go back to Duloc, where Shrek objects to this marriage before Farquaad can kiss Fiona, and Fiona convinces him to let Shrek speak with her. This article is about the musical. See Story Has this person been officially cast for this role? While many musical scores employ new motifs and melodies for each song with little overlap, Schwartz integrated a handful of leitmotifs throughout the production. Nessa, Fiyero, and Galinda see her off at the train station. [74], The show began its first UK/Ireland tour on September 12, 2013 at the Palace Theatre in Manchester, where it is played to November 16. Some of these motifs indicate irony for example, when Glinda presents Elphaba with a "ghastly" hat in "Dancing Through Life," the score reprises a theme from "What Is This Feeling?" [10] In these developmental workshops, Kristin Chenoweth, the Tony Awardwinning actress whom Schwartz had in mind while composing the music for the character,[15] joined the project as Glinda. This Wicked Witch is a minor character who appears in Shrek and Shrek the Musical. Booted from the ball. [16] The tour played its final performance at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles on July 31, 2011, ahead of a non-equity tour in September.[17]. Both songs were produced by British musician Brian May and were featured on her extended play Wicked in Rock (2008) and debut album Anthems (2010). Producers announced their plans to tour Shrek across the UK in 2014. Bode's casting as Nessarose makes her the first wheelchair-assisted actor to play the part. A high definition filming of the Broadway production, shot by RadicalMedia, was released on DVD, Blu-ray and digital download on October 15, 2013 in North America and December 2, 2013 in the United Kingdom. She repeats the effect of the levitation spell on a broom and flies away from the Emerald City, leaving Glinda behind ("Defying Gravity"). Passionate people providing musical theatre at its very best. - Banished from the town - Wicked Witch! Widget Area 2. Great for a musical unit, or just a way to lighten things up and watch a movie about Shrek. 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) . Theatre, Musicals; 3 out of 5 stars. Fan casting suggestion made by: user_2465 This live shoot is from 2013. "[15] By April 2003, the show was in rehearsals.[15]. The tour ran in the U.S. through April 29, 2012, with the final show in Springfield, Missouri,[18] before playing Asia. Click here to assign a widget to this area. After crossing the rickety old bridge and arriving at the castle, Shrek sets off alone to rescue Fiona while Donkey encounters Dragon who initially wants to eat him, but then decides to spare him by keeping him for herself after Donkey manages to charm her ("Donkey Pot Pie"/"Forever"). 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. The Broadway tour is currently led by McCourt and long-running ensemble member, Lindsay K. The Auckland run concluded on November 24, 2013, where it played the Civic Theatre. [179] By July 2012, Universal Studios was reported to be producing the film,[180] with Stephen Daldry as director and Winnie Holzman, who wrote the musical's book, to pen the screenplay. Their co-stars include Tiago Barbosa as Fiyero, Marcelo Mdici as The Wizard, Diva Menner as Madame Morrible, Cleto Baccic as Doctor Dillamond, Nayara Venancio as Nessarose and Dante Paccola as Boq. [187] In February 2021, Deadline reported that Jon M. Chu had signed on to direct the film adaptation. Wicked Witch. It's over a different chord and so on, but still it's the first seven notes of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'. At the time, it was one of the most expensive musicals to open on Broadway, at an estimated $25 million, and despite generally good reviews, it failed to recoup its initial investment. See also Release Dates | Official Sites | Company Credits | Filming & Production | Technical Specs [59][27] The production closed on September 5, 2010 with Marcie Dodd as Elphaba and Alli Mauzey as Glinda, after 660 performances and 12 previews.
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