Shrek the Musical

We are excited to present Shrek the Musical as the 2025 spring musical at the Akron Opera House. Nearly 40 cast members will shine on the historic stage. Tickets range from $10-$18 and can be purchased at www.akronoperahouse.org. "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. 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. Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions. Sponsored by Ag Optimus, Security National Bank and Security National Insurance.