The , composed by Tony Award-winner Jeanine Tesori with book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lindsay-Abaire , is a masterclass in modern theatrical adaptation. Moving far beyond a simple live-action replication of the 2001 DreamWorks animated blockbuster, the stage production utilizes a rich, original Broadway song list to flesh out its fairytale characters.
: Fiona’s big Act Two opener is a bright, "synthetic pop" number that feels like a nod to Wicked or Thoroughly Modern Millie —until she accidentally explodes a bird. Shrek the musical score
The score was nominated for multiple Tony Awards, including (losing to In the Heights ). However, it won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music and has become a staple of high school and regional theatre. The , composed by Tony Award-winner Jeanine Tesori