Shrek: The Musical

I can't put words to how amazing this story is. This is almost as good as shrek two. I can't stress this enough. THIS IS AMAZING! If you want to know what I mean just watch it. It is available on youtube for free. WATCH IT. The story is so good I even named my child after the three main characters. Shrek, Donkey and Fiona.

This is a musical I didn't think I would enjoy but it pretty much follows the original film and has some great musical numbers. This is a filmed version of the Broadway production. I'm not a big musical fan but this is quite enjoyable and there are tap dancing numbers (which makes every show better). This is probably mostly for Shrek and "fun" musical fans as it is based on an animated film. This is also a great musical for children and the whole family and doesn't loose its edge just because it's a staged production. I'm not always a fan of the filmed version of a staged musical production but I think this is one that does a great job with the production.

Those people that complained it wasn't like the movie have apparently never been to a Broadway show that a movie was adapted from. It is hardly ever the same. I actually like this version better than the movie and I like the movie. They went into the past more and to me that made the story make more sense.

Sound of Music stage production- different than the movie

Grease stage production (original) - different than the movie

Frozen stage production- different than the movie and in a different order

Shall I go on? Take a hint nay sayers - this is the exact reason I ignore the reviews - I like to make up my in mind and think for myself!

Oh my, I haven't laughed so much in a long time. These actors did a fantastic job. Old lord Farquaard is so annoying. He reminds me so much of Lockhart from Harry Potter. I'm going to pull a Hermione and say: What. An. Idiot!!!!! Good inside jokes about dear old Farquaard. I haven't know there was a musical out of Shrek. But its great. The guy playing Donkey is just as good as Eddie Murphy.

This is a really cool musical! The songs are solid and the stage design is great. Fun for the whole family!