The musical based on the hit Dreamworks film is coming to Manila, bringing all the magic and mischief of Far Far Away to the stage.
Shrek has become a cult classic since it hit theaters in 2001—a fresh amalgamation of various fairy tales, it captivated audiences with its comedic story of a curmudgeonly ogre who unwittingly finds love and friendship where he least expects it. Its success has yielded numerous sequels, as well as a 2008 Broadway production Shrek the Musical. This October 2025, the ogre-sized spectacle is coming to the Newport Performing Arts Theatre, ready to take Filipino audiences to the world of Far Far Away.
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Shrek the Musical features a book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, and music by Jeanine Tesori. The hit musical was originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions. In 2009, it received a total of eight Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical, and won Best Costume Design of a Musical. The upcoming production is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) in New York.
Fans who register to the musical’s waitlist will receive early access to the pre-sale period, which opens on June 25, 10 AM. General ticket sales will begin on June 28, 10 PM.
Tickets will be available at Ticketworld, Newport World Resorts Box Office, and Helixpay. For inquiries, including block bookings, contact Customer Care at 7908-8888 or email [email protected].
For more information on Shrek The Musical, visit www.newportworldresorts.com and follow @newportworldresorts and @nwr.musicals on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
Poster photo courtesy of Newport World Resorts.
