Branford High School (BHS) Performing Arts will present Shrek The Musical, March 21-25, 2018.  The performances will mark the debut production for BHS Choral Director Mike Martone, Jr. 

"This show will be a wonderful and fun musical experience for adults and children," said Martone. "Shrek has a wonderful story based on the movie with the addition of several amazing musical numbers, as well as tons of laughs. A great night out for the entire family!"

Shrek The Musical runs March 21-25, 2018.  An advance ticket sale to the public will be held Saturday, December 16, 2016, 9 a.m. - noon at Branford High School, 185 East Main St.  This will be the only opportunity to purchase tickets before the general public ticket sale begins January 2. Visit www.thechoirlobby.com for more information.

ABOUT SHREK THE MUSICAL:

With music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, Shrek the Musical ran on Broadway from 2008 to 2010, garnering 10 Tony nominations.

Based on the Dreamworks motion picture, Shrek The Musical tells the story of a big, green ogre.  Rejected and ostracized because of his appearance, Shrek lives alone until the day the FairyTale characters are banished to his swamp by Lord Farquaad.  Wanting to get rid of the new swamp-dwellers, Shrek negotiates a deal with Lord Farquaad: rescue Princess Fiona from Far Far Away and bring her back to marry Lord Farquaad, and in exchange, receive the deed to the swamp.

Joined on the mission by a wise-cracking, yet insightful, Donkey, Shrek's journey becomes one of personal transformation, as he opens his hardened heart to friendship and love, falling for the beautiful Fiona, who herself bears an unsightly burden.

A feel-good story, brimming with positive messages of acceptance and self-confidence, Shrek the Musical will be sure to have audiences of all ages cheering along as the characters let their "Freak Flag" fly and learn the meaning of true love.