Shrek The Musical

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

Shrek presents a treasure trove of creative opportunities, including costumes, sets, puppets (there is a fire-breathing dragon after all) and more! Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.

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Concert Selections for Shrek The Musical

MTI is pleased to provide the pre-approved rental materials of select songs for your symphonic concert performance. Please note, MTI is unable to grant the necessary Performance Rights with this material rental. The Performance Rights needed must be obtained separately through the individual song’s respective small rights agency such as ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC. Please email concerts@mtishows.com with any questions.

  • BIG BRIGHT BEAUTIFUL WORLD
    From
    Shrek The Musical
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    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • DON'T LET ME GO
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    Shrek The Musical
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    $175
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    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • I KNOW IT'S TODAY
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    Shrek The Musical
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    $175
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    $100
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    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • WHO I'D BE
    From
    Shrek The Musical
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Jeanine Tesori
    Lyrics by
    David Lindsay-Abaire
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    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Instrumentation

    Reed 1 (Flute, Piccolo), Reed 2 (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet), 1 Horn, 1 Trumpet (Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Piccolo Trumpet), 1 Bass Trombone, Drums, Percussion, 1 Guitar (12-String), 2 Keyboards, (8) Violin 1, (8) Violin 2 (6) Cello, 1 Bass (Electric). 4 Piano-Conductor Scores.

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Music by
Jeanine TesoriJeanine Tesori
Book and Lyrics by
David Lindsay-AbaireDavid Lindsay-Abaire
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Songs

Overture/Big Bright Beautiful World

Story of My Life

Don't Let Me Go

What's Up, Duloc?

I Know It's Today

Travel Song

This is How a Dream Comes True

Who I'd Be

Morning Person

I Think I Got You Beat

The Ballad Of Farquaad

Make A Move

When Words Fail

Morning Person (Reprise)

Build a Wall

Freak Flag

This is Our Story (Big Bright Beautiful World Reprise)

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By seb160
August 09, 2025
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More to the Story

Is it possible to get rights to More to the Story (Fiona’s song that is a bonus track on the cast recording)?

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By kschuster777
April 15, 2025
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Is there a Full Reference Conductor score available for Shrek the Musical?
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January 11, 2025
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Chances of Lady Shrek

I know I’d need to put in a request for this, but do you think I’d be approved to gender bend Shrek? I think having Shrek and Fiona both be women/gay would fit well with the story and the themes of the show! Do you see them approving this or giving a flat rejection?

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May 10, 2023
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hey I am doing a project for school on budgeting a play. How much would it cost to license Shrek the Musical in the USA?

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May 28, 2022
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By jamespackman
January 13, 2022
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Hi there,
Are the amateur rights available for SHREK THE MUSICAL for New Zealand in 2023?
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January 11, 2022
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