originally published: 09/22/2026
(WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ) -- presents Shrek the Musical across three weekends from October 8-24, 2026 at the Grand Theatre. Everyone's favorite ogre is back in this hilarious stage spectacle, based on the Oscar-winning, smash-hit film.
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical TYA 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.
The cast includes Christian Milazzo (Shrek), Nicole Perri (Fiona), Craig Bazan (Donkey), Paul O'Brien (Lord Farquaad), Jaslene Williams (Dragon), Silas Perez (Young Shrek/Baby Bear), Juliana Schleper (Young Fiona/Elf), Croix Skanes (Teen Fiona/Mad Hatter), Domenica Castro:Mama Ogre and Wicked Witch), Adam Johnson (Papa Ogre/Papa Bear), Maggie Quindlen (Pinocchio), Amber Murray (Sugar Plum Fairy/Gingy), Ibrahim Kargbo (Pig #1/Knight #1), Joseph Fillari (Pig #2/Knight #2), Tyler Kulik (Pig #3/Knight #3), Omar Kargbo (Peter Pan/Knight #4), Olivia Frankenbach (Fairy Godmother), Sophia Waninger (Ugly Duckling), Quinn Moscariello (Humpty Dumpty), Krista Reinhardt (Mama Bear and Queen Lillian), Lindsey Sowers (White Rabbit), Rob Muniz (King Harold/Big Bad Wolf), Ibrahim Kargbo Pig #1/Knight #1), Lauren Coffey (Fairytale Creature), Brianna Rowland (Fairytale Creature), Abigail Williams (Fairytale Creature), William Young (Guard/Bishop), Paul Agostino (Happy Village People), Michele Rath (Happy Village People), and Agnes Newton (Happy Village People).
Performances take place Thursday, October 8 at 7:30pm; Friday, October 9 at 8:00pm; Saturday, October 10 at 8:00pm; Sunday, October 11 at 8:00pm; Thursday, October 15 at 7:30pm; Friday, October 16 at 8:00pm; Saturday, October 17 at 8:00pm; Sunday, October 18 at 2:00pm; Thursday, October 22 at 7:30pm; Friday, October 23 at 8:00pm; and Saturday, October 24 at 8:00pm. Tickets are online. The theater is located at 405 S. Main Street in Williamstown, New Jersey.