Three More Characters Lined Up For "Shrek The Musical"

Three more actors have signed on to be featured in “Shrek the Musical”, the new musical based on the book by William Steig and the first animated movie by Dreamworks.

Brian d’Arcy James has joined the cast and will be playing the title role of Shrek, the swamp-loving ogre who is sent on a quest to rescue the pretty princess, Fiona. Having previously earned a Tony nomination for his role in Sweet Smell of Success, d’Arcy James has also starred in Broadway hits such as Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Apple Tree and many other stage favorites.

Also creating a new role, Chester Gregory has signed on to play the comedic counterpart to Shrek, Donkey, who was brought to life by the talents of Eddie Murphy. Gregory, currently seen on Broadway in Cry-Baby as Dupree has also been in Tarzan as Terk and both the stage and screen version of Hairspray.

Joining Gregory and d’Arcy James is puppet master, television and stage icon, John Tartaglia. Best known for his work in Avenue Q (Tony Nomination) and his new television show, “Johnny and the Sprites”, Tartaglia will be playing the role of Pinocchio.

These three actors will be joining the previously announced team of Sutton Foster (Fiona), Christopher Sieber (Lord Farquaad), and Kecia Lewis-Evans (Dragon).

Shrek The Musical will begin it’s Pre-Broadway run in Seattle 5^th Avenue Theatre from August 14^th through September 21^st. After it’s run in Seattle, Shrek will travel to The Great White Way to The Broadway Theatre for it’s Broadway Previews starting on November 8^th until it makes it’s official Opening Night on December 14^th.